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    Beach & Watersports Festival

    The Zanzibar Beach & Watersports Festival is a celebration of beach life, culture and music. It takes place in Jambiani...Read More

    • Dance for hours at Zanzibar Gathering

      Dance for hours at Zanzibar Gathering

      Each year since 2022, Paje has been one of the spots hosting musical performances and DJ sets as part of Zanzibar... Read More

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    • Dance the night away at Soundscapes Zanzi

      Dance the night away at Soundscapes Zanzi

      Soundscapes Zanzi is a unique mix of electronic music and wellness activities. Think yoga and meditation during the... Read More

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    • Festival of the Dhow Countries

      Festival of the Dhow Countries

      Held annually during the first half of July, the Festival of the Dhow Countries ... Read More

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    • Get a taste of the local culture at the Seafood Festival

      Get a taste of the local culture at the Seafood Festival

      If you’re in Zanzibar in June, it’s worth visiting Kwenda for the Seafood Festiv... Read More

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    • Bag a bargain in Stone Town

      Bag a bargain in Stone Town

      Your best bet for a little retail therapy is to drive an hour west over to Stone... Read More

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    • Bob across Chwaka Bay

      Bob across Chwaka Bay

      Cast an eye towards the horizon at sunset, and you’ll see pointed, fin-like sail... Read More

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    • Catch a boat to Changuu Island

      Catch a boat to Changuu Island

      Changuu is one of Zanzibar’s 40-odd islands, and a regular boat from Stone Town ... Read More

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    • Catch a glimpse of a red colobus monkey

      Catch a glimpse of a red colobus monkey

      There are loads of scenic spots to visit in Zanzibar, and one of the most talked... Read More

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    • Catch a tan at Pongwe Beach

      Catch a tan at Pongwe Beach

      Zanzibar’s beaches are recognised by their pristine appearance, and Kiwengwa’s m... Read More

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    • Celebrate with the locals at Mwaka Kogwa

      Celebrate with the locals at Mwaka Kogwa

      Mwaka Kogwa's an annual tradition celebrating the Shirazi or Persion new year. E... Read More

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    • Dine on spice-infused island specialities

      Dine on spice-infused island specialities

      There’s a long list of local delicacies in Zanzibar, and you’ll want to try as m... Read More

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    • Eat out at the Forodhani Market

      Eat out at the Forodhani Market

      The Forodhani Market has a bit of a celeb status when it comes to Zanzibar’s foo... Read More

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    • Explore the best of Stone Town

      Explore the best of Stone Town

      For some serious sightseeing, take a taxi to the famous Stone Town, the oldest p... Read More

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    • Flip a coin for the sand or the sea

      Flip a coin for the sand or the sea

      The beach is the shining star of this place. It has velvet-soft sands and water ... Read More

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    • Get a souvenir for your spice rack

      Get a souvenir for your spice rack

      Zanzibar didn’t earn the nickname Spice Island by accident. Taking a stroll thro... Read More

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    • Get to know Bububu with an experience

      Get to know Bububu with an experience

      We offer a range of experiences in Bububu – from 4x4 safaris to island-hopping b... Read More

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    • Get to know Kendwa with an experience

      Get to know Kendwa with an experience

      We offer a range of experiences near Kendwa – from Nyere National Park one-day s... Read More

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    • Get to know Michamvi Kae with an experience

      Get to know Michamvi Kae with an experience

      We offer a range of experiences around Michamvi Kae – from spice plantation tour... Read More

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    • Get to know Pingwe with an experience

      Get to know Pingwe with an experience

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    Destinations in Zanzibar

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    • Kiwengwa

      Sunbathing, animal encounters and sunsets over the sea – when it comes to exotic island adventures, Kiwengwa holidays tick all the right boxes.

    • Nungwi

      Holidays to Nungwi revolve entirely around the seafront. Traditional Tanzanian fishing boats, palm trees and smart hotels line up along one of Zanzibar's standout beaches.

    • Jambiani

      Holidays to Jambiani take you to the south-west coast of Zanzibar, where there's sun, sea and plenty of room to nap on the sand.

    • Marumbi

      Picture paradise, and the image that comes to mind will look a lot like a holiday to Marumbi.

    • Pingwe

      Prepare to become a super-fan of Zanzibar’s east coast, where Pingwe holidays come with postcard-perfect scenery.

    • Kizimkazi

      White sand beaches, close-ups with wild dolphins and top snorkelling spots are all part of the mix on Kizimkazi holidays

    • Matemwe

      Palm tree-flecked beaches, coral reefs and emerald-green waters – Matemwe holidays are definitely of the tropical variety.

    • Kendwa

      Holidays to Kendwa are based on one of Zanzibar’s best beaches, where you can swim all day and party all night.

    • Bwejuu

      Holidays to Bwejuu highlight Zanzibar’s quieter side, where an ice-white beachfront takes most of the spotlight.

    • Paje

      Holidays to Paje are set on tropical beaches, within arm’s reach of balmy forests and tucked-away caves.

    • Bububu

      Holidays to Bububu go toe-to-toe with the Indian Ocean, and give you easy access to Zanzibar’s historic hub, Stone Town.

    • Uroa

      Holidays to Uroa are slow and steady, with sprawling white-sand beaches and a big helping of natural beauty.

    • Mangapwani

      Holidays to Mangapwani are set on the north-west coast of Zanzibar, where the sand’s paper-white and as soft as flour.

    • Michamvi Kae

      Holidays to Michamvi Kae promise barefoot beach strolls, memorable sunsets, and chilled-out bars right on the sand.

    • Pwani Mchangani

      Pwani Mchangani holidays base you in a traditional village where beach strolls and boat trips top the things-to-do list.

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    Our destinations in Zanzibar

    • Bububu

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    • Jambiani

    • Kendwa

    • Kiwengwa

    • Kizimkazi

    • Mangapwani

    • Marumbi

    • Matemwe

    • Michamvi Kae

    • Nungwi

    • Paje

    • Pingwe

    • Pwani Mchangani

    • Uroa

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