Indian Ocean Coast
White sand, turquoise water and the spice-scented lanes of Stone Town.
Overview
White sand, turquoise water and the spice-scented lanes of Stone Town.
The east coast has the best beaches and reef, the north-west the calmest swimming, and Stone Town the history. Tides matter — ask us which coast suits your dates.
Best time to visit
June to March
Getting there
A 75-minute flight from Arusha or 20 minutes from Dar es Salaam into Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ).
Highlights
Wildlife
Activities
Cultural Visit
Time with Maasai and Datoga communities, on their terms and at their pace.
Snorkelling & Diving
Reef trips at Mnemba Atoll and the Zanzibar east coast.
Stone Town Tour
Spice markets, Omani doors and the old dhow harbour of Zanzibar City.
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