Coast & islands

Zanzibar spice, stone and sea

The perfect safari finale: turquoise water, spice markets and the labyrinthine alleyways of Stone Town.

Why it matters

Zanzibar pairs easily with the Mara or the Serengeti. We build in a full day in Stone Town so the island feels like more than a beach.

Use Zanzibar as the relaxed end to a migration safari, with culture, spice and warm Indian Ocean water.

Stone Town

A full day in the old town reveals spice markets, carved doors and the island’s layered history.

Spice tours

Visit a working spice farm to smell, taste and understand Zanzibar’s nickname.

North-east beaches

The island’s best beaches sit near Nungwi and Kendwa with calm, swimmable water.

Prison Island

A short boat trip from Stone Town for giant tortoises and a look at the old quarantine station.

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