TAILOR-MADE ISLAND ESCAPES

Zanzibar Holidays, Beyond the

Beach.

From Stone Town and spice farms to white-sand beaches, turquoise lagoons and sunset dhow cruises, discover a tailor-made Zanzibar holiday shaped around your pace, interests and preferred style of stay.

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CHOOSE YOUR ISLAND ESCAPE
Find Your Zanzibar Holiday.

Explore thoughtfully designed Zanzibar holidays, from Stone Town and spice-island culture to relaxed beach stays, romantic escapes and family-friendly island experiences.

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Price From USD: 2,760
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Price From USD: 3,041
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Price From USD: 2,451
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Price From USD: 2,478
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Looking for something more personal? Let us create a Zanzibar holiday around your preferred beach, hotel style and island experiences.

ISLAND ESSENTIALS
Zanzibar at a Glance.

Essential facts to help you plan your Zanzibar holiday.

Zanzibar blends white-sand beaches, warm Indian Ocean waters and UNESCO-listed Stone Town with distinct coastal areas, rich Swahili culture and stays suited to couples, families and independent travellers.

Best For

Beaches & Culture

Best Time

Year-around Safaris

Ideal Length

5–7 Days

Pairs Perfectly

Tanzania & Kenya

WHITE-SAND BEACHES · STONE TOWN · SWAHILI CULTURE · IDEAL 5–7 DAYS · PAIRS WITH TANZANIA & KENYA

CHOOSE YOUR AREA
Where to Stay in Zanzibar

Compare Zanzibar’s most popular areas and find the beach, atmosphere and style of stay that suits your holiday

NUNGWI & KENDWA

Choose the north coast for easy swimming, brilliant sunsets, lively dining and a wide selection of beachfront resorts.

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STONE TOWN

Stay among historic streets, rooftop restaurants and Swahili architecture, close to Zanzibar’s cultural highlights and airport.

Explore Stone Town →
PAJE & JAMBIANI

Choose the southeast coast for long beaches, kitesurfing, relaxed cafés and a stronger connection with island life.

Explore the Southeast Coast →
MATEMWE COAST

Escape to a quieter coast with boutique resorts, peaceful beaches and excellent access to Mnemba Atoll snorkelling.

Explore the Northeast Coast →
ZANZIBAR AREA COMPARISON
Compare Zanzibar’s Best Areas.

Compare Zanzibar’s most popular areas by tides, atmosphere, recommended stay and signature experiences to find the setting that best suits your island holiday.

Nungwi & Kendwa
Stone Town
Paje & Jambiani
Matemwe Coast
Best For
Swimming & sunsets
Culture & history
Beach life & kitesurfing
Peace & snorkelling
Tidal Effect
Less noticeable
Not a beach-led stay
Strong tidal changes
Noticeable tides
Atmosphere
Lively to relaxed
Historic and energetic
Social and laid-back
Quiet and refined
Ideal Stay
4–7 nights
1–2 nights
4–7 nights
4–7 nights
Ideal For
Couples, families and first visits
Culture and food lovers
Active and independent travellers
Honeymoons and quiet escapes
Highlights
Swimming, sunsets and diving
Historic streets and rooftop dining
Kitesurfing, cafés and village life
Mnemba Atoll and peaceful beaches
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Why Travel With SafariHQ
Every journey we create is built around you. Combining local expertise,
carefully selected partners and personalised planning, we help travellers
experience East Africa with confidence.
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Tailor-Made Around You

Every safari begins with a conversation. We listen first, then design your journey around your interests, travel style, accommodation preferences and pace. No fixed templates — only yours.

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East Africa Is Our Home

From Tanzania and Kenya to Uganda and Rwanda, our specialists draw on first-hand local knowledge to recommend the right destinations, experiences and seasons for a safari designed around how you want to travel.

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Carefully Selected Lodges

Every lodge and tented camp we recommend is chosen for its location, hospitality and guest experience — ensuring each stay complements your safari rather than simply accommodating it.

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Travel With Confidence

Your journey is backed by comprehensive insurance through ICEA Lion / Lloyd’s of London, 24/7 on-the-ground support and dedicated safari specialists before, during and after your journey.

Guest Experiences

8-Day Mara River Crossing Safari
We were out and about for ten days with our guide James. I could not have imagined a better companion, and we saw many beautiful animals – including the Big Five. We watched the wildebeest river crossing. James knew everything about the animals and was always friendly. In addition, he answered every one of our questions.
Benjamin B
2026-08-28
7 Days Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Serengeti
The best safari company ever! We did 7 days across Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro and the Serengeti. The best trip of my life. The organisation from SafariHQ was amazing and the guides were incredible! Our guide Daniel was so kind, patient and super knowledgeable on all the animals and plants. We saw so many animals and Daniel was an excellent spotter. He is a super driver and we got amazing views of all the animals. I will definitely be doing another safari with SafariHQ. Thanks to Daniel and all of SafariHQ for the trip of a lifetime.
Nikki Gander
2026-07-23
3 Day Serengeti National Park
We had a very beautiful and unforgettable safari, during which we saw the Big 5 and many other great animals. Our guide James was very knowledgeable about everything regarding Tanzania and its wildlife. He was very nice and a great driver.
Felix S
2026-08-26
8 Days Tanzania Safari
Our guide Emmanuel was absolutely amazing. I felt he went above and beyond to make sure we saw every animal there was to see in Ngorongoro Carter and Lake Manyara National Park. Not only did we get to see the animals, we also so amazing flora, scenery and Emmanuel was full of knowledge about the area, people and animals. Overall our time in Tanzania was made exceptionally better because of the guides we had. Emmanuel was absolutely brilliant to make sure we had good viewing of all sights and animals. No task was to hard. He was friendly, polite, and I felt very safe in his company.
SafariHQ guide showing guests elephants during a game drive in Tanzania on a guided wildlife safari.
Richelle H
2026-07-09
3 night private Masai Mara NP
We were met by Simon from Safari HQ upon arrival in Nairobi and taken to our hotel which was s great way to start our Kenyan experience. Early the next morning, we were collected by Steve our Safari driver in our Safari vehicle for the long drive to the Zebra Valley Mara Lodge located adjacent to the Masai Mara National Game Reserve. Over the next 3 days, we enjoyed a series of fantastic early morning and late afternoon game Safari drives. Steve our driver was exceptional. Being an ex park ranger, his knowledge of the game reserve, the flora and fauna was fantastic. Given the condition of the roads, Steve was never in a rush and always allowed plenty of time to get us some great opportunities to view the amazing wildlife in the Mara reserve. We were extremely privileged that Steve manage to find great sighting / viewings of Elephants, Hippos, Giraffes, Ostriches, Lions, Cheetahs, numerous types of antelopes, Nile crocodiles, Wilderbeast, Zebras – the list goes on. Highlights included lunch under an Umbrella Acacia tree inside the game park. Given were on a 4 person private game Safari, Safari HQ and our Driver Steve were fantastic and the experience provided certainly exceeded our expectations.
7 Day Tanzania Safari
We spent three days in the Ngorongoro conservation area, three days in the Serengeti National Park and one day in the Lake Manyara National Park. We did our safari with Safari HQ. Our guide Emmanuel, was amazing. Not only was he a skilled Driver over the rugged and extremely challenging terrain, he knew exactly the right spots and angles to enable us to get the most spectacular photos. We saw the big five and much, much more many times over. I can only say it was a totally immersive and life changing experience. I would recommend Safari HQ and Emanuel in particular, to anyone wishing to undertake a Safari in Africa.
JC Melbourne
2026-07-09
Frequently Asked
Zanzibar Holiday FAQs

Quick answers for planning your Zanzibar holiday.

The driest periods are June to October and January to February, offering warm temperatures and excellent beach conditions. April and May usually receive the heaviest rainfall, while November brings shorter tropical showers.

Allow five to seven days for beaches, Stone Town and selected island experiences. Seven nights gives you time to combine two areas, such as Stone Town with Nungwi, Kendwa, Paje or Matemwe.

Choose Nungwi or Kendwa for swimming and sunsets, Paje or Jambiani for a relaxed east-coast atmosphere, Matemwe for tranquillity and snorkelling, or Stone Town for history, culture and food.

Yes. Tides are more noticeable along the east coast, where the sea can retreat significantly at low tide. Nungwi and Kendwa are less affected and generally offer easier swimming throughout the day.

Yes. Foreign visitors must purchase Zanzibar’s mandatory inbound travel insurance before arrival, even if they already hold separate international cover. Visa requirements depend on nationality. Away from resorts and beaches, visitors should also dress modestly and respect local customs.

Yes. Zanzibar combines easily with Tanzania’s Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire, or with a Kenya safari in the Maasai Mara and Amboseli. Regional flights make it possible to arrange the safari and island stay as one connected journey.

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