Zanzibar Beach Holidays Activities and Attractions
Few places in the world can evoke images of white powdered sands, pristine turquoise waters and tropical palm-tree paradise like Zanzibar.
Located just off the coast of Tanzania in East Africa, this series of islands surrounded by the Indian Ocean offer a unique adventure and cultural experience along with the most idyllic setting for pure relaxation.
Start your visit by exploring Zanzibar’s capital, Stone Town, and its narrow streets, impressive architecture, bustling markets and small but interesting museums. You will also see many reminders of Zanzibar’s historic involvement in the slave trade, abolished in these parts by the Sultan of Zanzibar in 1873.
It will then be time to head for the beach. Check our Nungwi and Kendwa beaches, towards the north of the island, go snorkelling in the crystal clear waters of Mnemba Atoll, and watch the sun go down at the Africa House Hotel.
Other must-see attractions are the giant turtles on Prison Island, Zanzibar’s numerous great fish restaurants, and (if you really want to let your hair down) the Kendwa Rocks Full Moon Party.
zanzibar stone town
Stone Town is the capital of the island of Zanzibar and has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Walk through its narrow labyrinth alleyways while on your Swahili cultural tour and you will see why. This ancient metropolis has preserved traces of most historical events that occurred in it.