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.
Suggested itineraries for Zanzibar Archipelago
These itineraries 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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Zanzibar Archipelago in pictures
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![Diving with turtles, Pangani]( "Diving with turtles, Pangani")
Watch turtles hatch -
![Dhow Portrait - Zanzibar]( "Dhow Portrait - Zanzibar")
Try a traditional dhow cruise -
![Stone Town, Zanzibar]( "Stone Town, Zanzibar")
Stroll around historic Stone Town -
![Zanzibar Island, Tanzania]( "Zanzibar Island, Tanzania")
Relax on an idyllic white sand beach -
![Strangler figs covering Swahili ruins on Chole Island]( "Strangler figs covering Swahili ruins on Chole Island")
Learn about Swahili culture -
![Fisherman, Pemba Island, Tanzania]( "Fisherman, Pemba Island, Tanzania")
Go diving off Pemba Island -
![Diving, Fumba Beach, Zanzibar Island]( "Diving, Fumba Beach, Zanzibar Island")
Go diving or snorkeling -
![Chumbe Island, Zanzibar]( "Chumbe Island, Zanzibar")
Snorkel off Chumbe Island
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