Well planned Zanzibar island holidays at staycation resorts & vacations

About Zanzibar island holidays at staycation resorts & vacations

Zanzibar island holidays; The Spice Island

Zanzibar island holidays are a gateway to paradise, also known as the spice island 35km off main land Tanzania, Zanzibar at 6.1357° S, 39.3621° E is a 2,700 square km Island with white sand beaches that roll into the crystal clear waters of the Indian ocean. The Island is a UNESCO world heritage site having major towns and coastal areas holding ancient historical sites such as; Stone town walking tour, Freddie Mercury house tour, Forodhani night food market, Joseph’s Roman Catholic Cathedral, Christ Church Anglican Cathedral, the residence of the slave trader Tippu Tip, the Malindi Bamnara Mosque, the Jamat Khan built for the Ismaili sect, the Royal Cemetery, the Hamamni and other Persian baths.

NOTE: You need to secure a mandatory inbound travel insurance cover via https://visitzanzibar.go.tz/ before embarking on your trip to Zanzibar.

Discover Zanzibar Island holidays on Africa safari

Discover Zanzibar on the island’s top destinations at Paje and Jambiani in the south east, Nungwi and Kendwa in the North, Matemwe and Michamvi in the east and Stone town which is Zanzibar’s main city. Summer holidays on Zanzibar island are amazing luxury beach front staycation resorts, food restaurants, private boat cruises, Pemba island honeymoon treats, palm trees whose coconuts contribute to numerous flavors in different coastal dishes and delicacies. For wildlife, you find Zanzibar red colobus monkeys in Jozani forest alone, dolphin watching Kizimkazi, giant Aldabra tortoises with more than 150 years on Prison island and Mafia island whale shark watching from October to February.

The coastal waters and beaches hype tropical vibes especially from June to October attracting various sports and activities for example kite surfing, spice tours, sailing on traditionally made dhows, scuba diving in the turquoise blue waters, Mnemba snorkeling eco tours, magical underwater creatures, grey monkeys, sandbank yoga, forest bathing, horseback riding, magical breezes and sceneries on low tides, coastal cuisines and cocktails, rock island restaurant.

Zanzibar island holidays & staycation packages

Zanzibar Island holidays, staycation & vacations

Along Zanzibar Island holidays hospitality, the local people participate in growing of spices such as cloves, nutmeg, pepper and cinnamon a practice carried on from ancient times thus maintaining the island’s name “SPICE ISLAND“. The demand and use of spices from different parts of the world attracted colonial influence from Portugal and Arabs which gave birth to new cultures such as the Swahili culture and setting up of various administration centers with unique ancient Arabic and Persian architecture.

Some of these ancient towns include; Stone town– having most of its architecture with stones as major building materials, Prison island– which was used to isolate rebel slaves and a coral mine is the colonial era, has some of the world’s largest tortoises, Nakupenda beach island 30km from stone island. During city tours of these towns, you will get a chance to taste multiple spiced dishes and coastal street foods.

Safari blue experience on Zanzibar island holidays

The safari blue zones are areas with clear transparent turquoise water in the Indian ocean on Zanzibar Island. Safari blue zones on Zanzibar Island holidays are best found off Fumba town on Kwale island and off Kizimkazi around the Pungume white island in the ocean. On the safari blue experience, you will have guided snorkeling in the clear waters having views of different unique colorful fish species.

You will be taken on dhow sailing throwing some bread crumbs in the ocean attracting sea fish that will come in your vicinity view. While at the sand bank, you’ll taste tropical fruits and also enjoy a sea food buffet as you enjoy the Indian ocean breeze.

Activities done on Zanzibar Island holidays

Scuba diving
Snorkeling
Swimming
Kite rafting
Ocean cruising/ boat cruises
Bird watching
Wildlife tours
Kayaking
Nightlife experience

Stone town tours

Stone town is the most popular town on Zanzibar island and derives its name from its stature as almost all its buildings were constructed with stones. It was a major trading center during the colonial trade error and was a meeting point for international traders from Asia and Europe.

Enjoy historical tours and nightlife experience while on Zanzibar island holidays along with sea food cuisines, culture and tradition of the coastal people. You will also have a visit to the Freddie Mercury house- a legendary British singer & songwriter who once settled on Zanzibar island.

Prison Island tour

Also known as Changuu island, Prison island was used as a detention center for rebel slaves by the Sultans in the 1860s until the end of the slave trade. When the British came to the island and began building a prison on the island under their governor, Lloyd Matthews which was completed in 1894 though it was only ever used as a quarantine center for possible yellow-fever victims.

Today, Prison island is a tourist attraction along with the other 3 islands next to it namely; snake island, grave island and Bawe island. Along the adventure visit to Prison island, you will see tortoises aging beyond 100 years, snorkeling, coral reefs and sightings of marine creatures.

Best time to combine Zanzibar island holidays and safari

Zanzibar island holidays can be combined with several experiences in the region from Rwanda, Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania itself. Book slow long 2- 3 weeks safari on in Tanzania and multi national itineraries from Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda or in all of them. Also short fly-in safari itineraries focus on specific experiences on mainland and Zanzibar island’s special activities and these are some of the combined packages to consider;

Gorilla trekking in Uganda or Rwanda and Zanzibar beach holidays.
Chimpanzee tracking and Zanzibar island holidays
Wildebeest migration in Kenya or Tanzania to Zanzibar holidays
Mountain Rwenzori and Kilimanjaro trekking to Zanzibar beach holidays
Source of the river Nile tour in Uganda and Zanzibar holidays
Murchison waterfalls (the world’s strongest waterfalls) and Zanzibar holidays
Africa’s big 5 game (lions, leopards, buffaloes, elephants, rhinos)
Culture tours and Zanzibar island holidays etc.

What is the best time to visit Zanzibar?

The best time to visit Zanzibar island is from June to October (summer time) and from December to March. These months in Zanzibar are dry and the white sand beaches at the ocean are a top relaxation spot as you enjoy the cool Indian ocean breeze. The cool and dry June to October is a peak season with low humidity, clear skies, nature walks, white sand beach activities and stone town tours. Short hot and sunny December to February dry season is the best time for scuba diving and snorkeling with the ocean water having the highest clarity.

Zanzibar island holidays' resorts and hotels

Lux Marijani, Zanzibar

Lux Marijani hotel is a luxury staycation facility located -5.93001° S, 39.35983° E along the East African shores with the Indian ocean.

The Lux Marijani has serene lux rooms overlooking the vast expanse of the Indian ocean and white sand beach that harbor beautiful coconut trees. Some of the room options at Lux Marijani hotel include;

Suites $750
Deluxe rooms $448
Executive rooms $610
Family rooms $592

Bella Vista resort, Zanzibar

Bella Vista resort is also located on Zanzibar island’s white sand beach at the Indian ocean shores. While at Bella for Zanzibar Island holidays, you will have great relaxation moments, beach & water sports and enjoying the cool ocean breeze.

At Bella Vista resort, there are offers of numerous staycation options such as;

Single rooms starting at $193
Double/ Twin rooms starting at $197
Triple rooms starting at $243
Quadruple rooms starting from $313

Kwanza resort

Kwanza resort is another white sand beach staycation gem in Zanzibar along the Indian ocean shores with some of the best horizon sightings along relaxation moments as you are overlooking the ocean waters.

So Kwanza resort offers staycation options to its guests starting from $337.

Sultan sands island resort

Sultan sands island resort is also another excellent staycation destination while out there for a Zanzibar island holidays experience. Overlooking the turquoise waters of the Indian ocean, guests can engage in all various activities on the ocean during their stay.

Thus, Sultan sands island offers numerous stay options in classic and standard rooms starting from $355.

Well planned Zanzibar island holidays at staycation resorts & vacations

About Zanzibar island holidays at staycation resorts & vacations

Zanzibar island holidays; The Spice Island

Discover Zanzibar Island holidays on Africa safari

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