Classic Tanzania: Safari & Beach
Tanzania and Zanzibar Archipelago
Zanzibar Archipelago vacations 2020 & 2021
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With its white sands and turquoise waters, the Zanzibar Archipelago is an ideal place to unwind following a safari in Tanzania. You can spend your days snorkeling and diving among coral reefs, sailing on a traditional dhow and absorbing the Swahili culture. Our specialists, having visited Zanzibar Island, Pemba Island and the Mafia Islands many times, can help you plan a vacation to Zanzibar that takes in the archipelago’s highlights.
There’s more to this string of islands than basking on palm-fringed beaches. Once a hub for spice traders, history here goes back 2,000 years. Nowhere is this more apparent than in Stone Town, the Zanzibari capital, where you can wander winding alleys leading to spice markets and see piles of cinnamon and nutmeg lying in the sun. Exploring the green interior of Pemba Island, you might come across farmers tending their crops. And, on the Mafia Islands, watch as fishermen make and mend their nets in tiny coastal villages.
There’s more to this string of islands than basking on palm-fringed beaches. Once a hub for spice traders, history here goes back 2,000 years. Nowhere is this more apparent than in Stone Town, the Zanzibari capital, where you can wander winding alleys leading to spice markets and see piles of cinnamon and nutmeg lying in the sun. Exploring the green interior of Pemba Island, you might come across farmers tending their crops. And, on the Mafia Islands, watch as fishermen make and mend their nets in tiny coastal villages.
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Suggested tours for Zanzibar Archipelago
These tours give you a starting point for what your trip to Zanzibar Archipelago could entail. They cover routes we've found work particularly well and feature some of our favorite places to stay. Treat them as inspiration, as each trip is created uniquely for you.
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![Lioncub, Lake Manyara National Park]()
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![Chimpanzee in the Mahale Mountains]()
Chimpanzees of Western Tanzania
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![The Rock Restaurant, Zanzibar]()
Tanzania's Spice Islands
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![Silverback in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest]()
Gorilla & Zanzibar Adventure
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![Zanzibar Island, Tanzania]()
Gorilla tracking & Zanzibar adventure
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![Male lions, Masai Mara]()
Green season safari in Kenya & Zanzibar
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![Young white rhino, Lewa wilderness conservancy]()
Kenya Safari & Zanzibar Beach
Kenya and Zanzibar Archipelago
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Best time to visit
Our specialists advise on the best months to visit Zanzibar Archipelago, including information about climate, events and festivals.
Travel advice
Practical tips for traveling to Zanzibar Archipelago, from social protocols to guidance on money matters, with a link to the latest government travel advice.
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Zanzibar Archipelago in pictures
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![Zanzibar Island, Tanzania]()
Relax on an idyllic white sand beach -
![Dhows off Chole Island]()
Relax on the Mafia Islands -
![Stone Town, Zanzibar]()
Stroll around historic Stone Town -
![Chumbe Island, Zanzibar]()
Snorkel off Chumbe Island -
![Wooden dhow in Zanzibar]()
Try a traditional dhow cruise -
![Strangler figs covering Swahili ruins on Chole Island]()
Learn about Swahili culture -
![Diving with turtles, Pangani]()
Watch turtles hatch -
![Snorkelling with whale sharks in the Kilondo Channel, Mafia Archipelago]()
Go diving or snorkeling
Our expert guides to traveling in Zanzibar Archipelago
Written by our specialists from the viewpoint of their own travels, these guides will help you decide on the shape of your own trip to Zanzibar Archipelago. Aiming to inspire and inform, we share our recommendations for how to appreciate Zanzibar Archipelago at its best.
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![Dhow sailing off Mnemba Island]()
Cruise destinations in Africa
Africa is blessed with hundreds of miles of wonderful coastline and mighty inland lakes. Enjoy short adventure cruises such as a sunset yacht cruise on Lake Malawi or a dhow cruise off the coast of Mozambique or Zanzibar.
