A superb holiday tailored for those who want to see the best of northern Tanzania, but with more time to...
Zanzibar is where the pace softens. Tropical beaches with soft white sand and clear turquoise shallows make it a perfect final stop after a Tanzania safari. With a rich cultural heritage in the atmospheric Stone Town, pristine diving conditions and beautiful reefs, the island has something for everyone.
Explore our popular itineraries that cover all the places you have to visit, or reach out and we’ll create a tailor-made Tanzania and Zanzibar holiday that fits your dates, budget and rhythm.
With Safari & Beach we take care of every detail from flights and transfers to timings and park fees.
Zanzibar is a great post safari destination with some glorious Indian Ocean beaches, a rich culture and some excellent places to stay. Easy connecting flights can take you from a safari in the Maasai Mara, Serengeti, Nyerere or Ruaha in just a few hours. It is realistic to have a early morning game drive in your chosen reserve and have a sea dip and sundowners on the beach the same day – making it popular for honeymoon safari and beach trips.
Zanzibar is the natural place to slow down after days on safari. The shift from open plains to warm turquoise shallows feels effortless and helps you ease gently out of the adventure. Short flights from the mainland make the journey simple so you spend less time travelling and more time enjoying the island.
Here is why so many travellers choose a Tanzania and Zanzibar holiday.
A Zanzibar safari and beach holiday works because the journey is quick and uncomplicated.
Zanzibar offers a thoughtful mix of beach lodges and boutique hotels. Many are small, welcoming and close to quiet stretches of coastline.
Stone Town adds depth to any Zanzibar stay. Its lanes, markets and architecture reveal the island’s heritage and offer a rewarding contrast to time on safari.
Zanzibar remains less developed than many Indian Ocean destinations which helps preserve its charm. This makes choosing the right hotel even more important. We have visited every place we recommend so you can be confident we will guide you to the right stay for your holiday.
Most Tanzania safari and Zanzibar beach holidays follow one of these routes:
These combinations shape many Serengeti and Zanzibar holidays and Ngorongoro and Zanzibar itineraries.
A simple guide:
Shorter trips focus on two parks. Longer stays allow time on a small island or in a more remote reserve.
Most tailor made itineraries include:
International flights can be arranged or advised on. Every trip is shaped around your pace.
Zanzibar accommodation options offer plenty of choice and variety. There’s a wide selection of stays to suit different styles of travel, whether you are on your honeymoon or travelling as a family. We select places that flow naturally from your safari whether you want quiet beaches, family friendly resorts or refined boutique hotels.
Our favourite beach lodges : Pongwe Beach, Shooting Star Lodge, Sharazad Boutique Hotel, Next Paradise
Luxury boutique beach hotels : Qambani, Zawadi, Zuri, White Sands Villas
Good Beach Resorts : Gold Beach House, LUX* Marijani, Baraza
Cool places to stay in Stone Town : Sharazad Wonders, Upendo House, Kisiwa House, The Neela
Small Island Hotels : Pongwe Island, Mmemba Island, Bawe Island
We’ve visited every property we recommend and will match you to the right option for your Zanzibar holiday.
The weather in Zanzibar is tropical, making it an ideal beach destination. Take a look at our guide to the best time to visit Zanzibar.
A stunning 30 villa boutique resort that has truly achieved 5* international standards. The quality of the furnishings and finish…
Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa is located on the long stretching white sands of Kendwa beach in the north…
A charming small hotel on a stunning stretch of beach between Matemwe and Kiwengwa. Excellent food, beautiful rooms and good…
Pongwe Beach is one of our favourite beach lodges on Zanzibar. Set within a secluded bay on the east coast,…
An exciting new addition to our luxury hotels in Zanzibar, Zawadi is a cool all villa, all inclusive boutique hotel…
Zuri is a welcome new style of property in Zanzibar. For those looking for the ultimate stylish, hip and cool…
Baladin is one of our new favourite places in Zanzibar and is extremely well run. The hotel is located in…
Bamboo Zanzibar brings a dose of elegant beach chic to Zanzibar’s South East Coast. Beautiful suites and over 100 meters…
Located in stunning Matemwe and with the amazing view of the Mnemba Atoll, this small yet luxurious boutique hotel delivers…
Kilindi is a luxurious 15 unit piece of functional art scattered along a picturesque-perfect stretch of Northern Zanzibar.
Kisiwa On The Beach, is situated on the seductive south east coast of Zanzibar, among swaying palm trees, on a…
This lodge sits on one of the best beaches in Zanzibar. It has been recently refurbished with improved and new…
Matemwe Attitude is a new beautifully designed hotel located on one of our favourite sites in North East Zanzibar at…
Set on a private island off the north eastern tip of Zanzibar, Mnemba Island Lodge offers guests the perfect destination…
A charming boutique hotel located on the stunning Jambiani beach along the south east coast of Zanzibar. There is very…
Sharazād Oasis Retreat is a small beach resort in located on the long white stretch of beach at Jambiani. The…
Shooting Star Lodge is a relaxed, family-run, boutique resort situated on the eastern beaches of Zanzibar. The Lodge has just…
A cool boutique hotel located on the stunning beach at Matemwe. The hotel has been revamped with modern design whilst…
Beautifully located amidst colourful gardens and providing spectactular views of the sea towards Mnemba Island, Sunshine Marine Lodge is a…
The Palms is a small private and intimate luxury resort with only six villas on the south east coast of…
A brand new boutique beach hotel located on the northern stretch of stunning Paje
The Z hotel has become a favourite. It is a modern boutique style hotel on the far north tip of…
Unguja Lodge is a small, owner-run, luxury hide-away enjoying a private and tucked away beach location in Kizimkazi on the…
A gem of a spot, Upendo is a very cool little beach lodge on a fantastic stretch of beach at…
Xanadu Villas & Retreat is located on one of the finest beaches on the South-East coast of Zanzibar. The hotel…
A lovely new addition to the Safari&Beach portfolio, this charming boutique hotel has everything you want for a beach holiday. …
Bawe Island is a private island, ensuring exclusivity and tranquillity. With no other resorts or large crowds, the island provides…
The Blue Bay Beach Resort & Spa is a large resort situated on landscaped, palm-decked 25-acres along the famed sparkling…
Breezes Beach Club is the perfect place for those looking for a relatively small resort style accommodation with excellent service…
Boutique luxe arrives in Zanzibar as Essque Zalu opens its beautifully crafted doors at Nungwi
Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa is located on the long stretching white sands of Kendwa beach in the north…
Located on the north-western shores of Zanzibar near Nungwi, La Gemma dell’ Est is a large 24 hour all inclusive…
Lux* Marijani brings a new type of cool to Zanzibar with fresh interiors and a very modern attention to detail….
A large adult only resort style hotel offering stylish rooms and extensive facilities on the beach between Kendwa and Nungwi.
Sultan Sands nestles on the beachfront of a twenty-five acre stretch of subtly landscaped gardens decked with over a thousand…
The Mora is a new 5 star luxury resort in north east Zanzibar on a fantastic stretch of white beach…
A luxury hotel bringing a new style and quality to Zanzibar whilst retaining resident Swahili charm
A stunning beach chic hotel made up of a collection villas spreading across this beautiful stretch of coastline.
Chumbe Island is superb example of genuine Eco-tourism which has been a successful operation for just over 10 years.
A lovely little boutique hotel well placed at Bwejuu on the south east coast of Zanzibar. Indigo beach positions itself…
Kendwa Rocks is very simple, budget, guesthouse accommodation. Situated on one of the most beautiful beaches on the island, it…
Seasons lodge is a family built, and family run, hotel, opened in 2011 by the Clarkes, an Irish-Ugandan family. The…
Sunshine Bay is a lovely boutique beach hotel located at Matemwe, one of the finest stretches on beach on the…
Zanzibar Pearl is located on a long and idyllic palm-lined beach and is one of the best beach guesthouses on…
A charming small resort on the stunning Matemwe beach in the north east of the Island. The hotel offers 35…
For those who want to experience the charm of a historical Zanzibar setting with a touch of ancient Arabian mystique,…
Dhow Palace Hotel is located in the heart of Stone Town. A very good mid range option with plenty of…
Emerson on Hurumzi is the second tallest building in Stone Town, Zanzibar. The hotel has been restored to it’s former…
Fusing a restored nineteenth-century Swahili sultanâ??s palace and Zanzibarâ??s first photographic studio, this multi-storied small hotel has an inner courtyard,…
Luxury boutique hotel convenient for exploring the centre of Stone Town. A great option for those seeking an authentic hotel…
New large scale hotel sitting on the waterfront in Stone Town. Very comfortable with excellent facilities and ideally placed for…
The Serena Inn is Stone Town’s most luxurious hotel with an old colonial style, and is a haven of tranquillity…
A charming and cool hotel located right in the centre of Stone Town, giving guests an immediate sense of place.
Located in the bustling heart of Stonetown, Swahili House has re-opened after a full renovation and is one of the…
The Neela in Stone Town is a stylish boutique hotel blending Zanzibar’s rich heritage with modern elegance. Expect refined comfort,…
The Seyyida is an elegant 17-room boutique hotel located in the heart of the World Heritage Site of Stonetown –…
A cool boutique hotel bang in the middle of Stonetown. A great little spot for an overnight stay in this…
