Zanzibar Spice Island
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Indian Ocean / Zanzibar Archipelago, Tanzania

Zanzibar Spice Island

Turquoise Lagoons, Aromatic Spice Farms & Stone Town

Explore 6 Safari Packages
Best Season June to October
Access / Travel Direct international flights to Abeid Amani Karume Int'l (ZNZ) or 20-minute flight / 2-hour ferry
Available Packages 6 Itineraries
Itinerary Type 100% Customizable
Destination Overview

Experience the Wonder of Zanzibar Spice Island

Zanzibar (Unguja) is a tropical archipelago steeped in rich Swahili-Arab history, exotic spices, and idyllic Indian Ocean beaches. Explore the winding cobblestone alleyways of historic Stone Town, take fragrant spice tours through clove and nutmeg plantations, swim with dolphins at Kizimkazi, and unwind on the powdery sands of Nungwi and Kendwa.

Best Time to Visit

June to October & December to March (Dry season with crystal clear waters)

Getting There & Location

Direct international flights to Abeid Amani Karume Int'l (ZNZ) or 20-minute flight / 2-hour ferry from Dar es Salaam.

Lodges & Climate Guide

Accommodation: Luxury all-inclusive beach resorts, overwater villas, and historic Sultanate boutique hotels.

Climate & Weather: Tropical seaside weather (28°C–33°C).

Wildlife & Natural Highlights
  • Red Colobus Monkeys in Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park
  • Giant Aldabra Tortoises on Prison Island
  • Dolphins at Mnemba Atoll & Kizimkazi
  • Tropical Coral Reef Life & Seahorses
Signature Activities & Experiences
  • 1Stone Town UNESCO Heritage & Freddy Mercury Museum Walk
  • 2Mnemba Atoll Scuba Diving & Sandbank Snorkeling
  • 3Interactive Organic Spice Plantation Tours
  • 4Prison Island Giant Tortoise Sanctuary Excursion
  • 5Sunset Dhow Cruises along Nungwi & Kendwa Beach
Curated Itineraries

Safari & Tour Packages for Zanzibar Spice Island

Every itinerary is 100% customizable with your choice of lodge tier, private 4x4 Land Cruiser or fly-in flights.

6 Packages Available
4-Day Zanzibar Beach & Stone Town
Beach & Stone Town

4-Day Zanzibar Beach & Stone Town

Spice-scented alleyways by day, turquoise water by afternoon.

4 Days / 3 Nights Couples / Family
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6-Day Zanzibar Honeymoon Retreat
Honeymoon Retreat

6-Day Zanzibar Honeymoon Retreat

A private beachfront villa, a sunset dhow cruise, and very little else on the agenda.

6 Days / 5 Nights Couples
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3-Day Zanzibar Beach Express
Beach Express

3-Day Zanzibar Beach Express

A quick beach reset when a full week isn't on the calendar.

3 Days / 2 Nights Couples / Solo
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5-Day Zanzibar Diving & Spice Island Safari
Diving & Spice Island Safari

5-Day Zanzibar Diving & Spice Island Safari

Reef diving off Mnemba Atoll, with the spice tour worked in between dives.

5 Days / 4 Nights Divers / Couples
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8-Day Zanzibar Grand Island Explorer
Grand Island Explorer

8-Day Zanzibar Grand Island Explorer

Unguja's beaches, then the quieter reefs of Pemba and Mnemba.

8 Days / 7 Nights Family / Private
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4-Day Zanzibar Family Beach Break
Family Beach Break

4-Day Zanzibar Family Beach Break

A family-friendly resort stay with a boat trip kids will actually enjoy.

4 Days / 3 Nights Family
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