Audley in the Zanzibar Archipelago
Zanzibar is a group of fifty islands. That said most people stay on just one island - Zanzibar Island, which is the best known and has the famous Stone Town, as well as some of the most stunning beaches. This is where the majority of the hotels are and there are a myriad of beach hotels to choose from. There are some very busy beaches, backed by large resorts which we don’t use. We have driven all round the island and found quiet beaches with small boutique hotels and simple lodges. We’ll drive you across the island to these and you can relax in peace. Many people staying on Zanzibar combine a longer stay on the beach with a night or two in Stone Town. This is busy and bustling and a very exotic place to explore, to eat out at some fabulous restaurants and pick up a few presents to take back home. There are converted Swahili houses to stay in and we can recommend not only these but the best restaurants and even shops to explore!
There are daily flights between Zanzibar Island and Pemba Island, to the north. Flights take about forty minutes. Pemba is a quiet island with only a couple of hotels. It’s an ideal place for divers, snorkellers and people looking to escape to somewhere very quiet.
For those that want exclusivity there are a number of small islands surrounding Zanzibar. Reached by boat some have small boutique hotels on whilst others are private islands. These come at a premium but offer the ultimate in accommodation, service and privacy.
Finally, for those who want to explore all the islands of the archipelago we have a private yacht for island-hopping in real style.