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Zanzibar Destination Guide

Discover Your Perfect Zanzibar Destination

From the UNESCO heritage of Stone Town to the pristine shores of Nungwi, the kite surfing lagoons of Paje, and the remote diving reefs of Pemba Island — let our Zanzibar specialists guide you to the perfect island escape.

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Stone Town

UNESCO World Heritage Site & Swahili cultural capital

CultureHistoryFood
4.8/5
From $749
  • House of Wonders
  • Old Slave Market
  • Forodhani Night Market
  • Arab Fort

Nungwi

White sand beaches & turquoise Indian Ocean waters

BeachesSnorkelingNightlife
4.9/5
From $599
  • Nungwi Lagoon
  • Mnemba Atoll day trips
  • Dhow building
  • Sunset cruises

Paje

East Coast kite surfing capital & tidal lagoons

Kite SurfingAdventureBudget
4.7/5
From $349
  • Kite surfing
  • Blue Lagoon
  • Jozani Forest day trips
  • Dolphin tours

Kendwa

Full moon beach parties & idyllic all-day sunsets

SunsetPartiesRelaxation
4.8/5
From $599
  • Full moon parties
  • All-day swimming
  • Sunset views
  • Beach bars

Jambiani

Authentic fishing village & serene East Coast escape

QuietAuthenticBudget
4.6/5
From $399
  • Seaweed farming
  • Snorkelling reefs
  • Swahili village life
  • Quiet beaches

Matemwe

Secluded luxury & Mnemba Atoll gateway

LuxurySeclusionDiving
4.9/5
From $799
  • Mnemba snorkelling
  • Luxury lodges
  • Uncrowded beaches
  • Whale sharks
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Kizimkazi

Dolphin encounters & the oldest mosque in East Africa

DolphinsCultureQuiet
4.7/5
From $449
  • Dolphin swimming
  • Ancient Shirazi mosque
  • Mangrove tours
  • Spice farms

Bwejuu

Calm, shallow lagoons & traditional Swahili hospitality

QuietFamiliesBudget
4.6/5
From $349
  • Swimming lagoon
  • Stargazing
  • Local fish market
  • Kiteboarding

Pemba Island

Pristine diving & untouched natural wilderness

DivingWildernessLuxury
4.9/5
From $999
  • World-class diving
  • Ngezi Forest
  • Clove plantations
  • Remote beaches

Mafia Island

Whale shark capital & pristine marine park diving

Whale SharksDivingRemote
4.8/5
From $899
  • Whale shark swimming
  • Marine park diving
  • Remote beaches
  • Sea turtle nesting

Prison Island

Giant Aldabra tortoises & historic colonial prison

Day TripTortoisesSnorkeling
4.5/5
From $199
  • Giant tortoises
  • Snorkelling coral
  • Historic prison ruins
  • Day trips

Mnemba Atoll

World-class snorkelling & exclusive private island resort

ExclusiveSnorkelingLuxury
5.0/5
From $1499
  • Reef snorkelling
  • Dolphins & turtles
  • Exclusive &Beyond resort
  • Dive safaris

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Zanzibar by Region

North Zanzibar

The island's most popular coast: turquoise waters, vibrant nightlife, and stunning sunsets.

Nungwi · Kendwa · Matemwe
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East Coast

Dramatic tidal flats, world-class kite surfing, and authentic Swahili village life.

Paje · Jambiani · Bwejuu
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Stone Town & West

UNESCO World Heritage streets, spice markets, and the gateway to Prison Island.

Stone Town · Prison Island
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Outer Islands

Remote wilderness, pristine diving reefs, and exclusive private-island luxury.

Pemba Island · Mafia Island · Mnemba Atoll
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