Zanzibar is synonymous with Beach Holidays that are basically about sand between your toes, cocktail, or any other drink in hand and tan all over your skin. The peaceful and secluded Island of Zanzibar tantalizes Tanzania’s endowed wilderness with its unsurpassed beauty and magnificence. Zanzibar is an archipelago comprising over 50 spectacular small and large Islands along the Indian Ocean coast, the largest and most popular being Unguja Island.
Zanzibar is a widely recognized and renowned destination for post-safaris combined with some of the spectacular beaches from across the World. However, there is more to Zanzibar than just its pristine Beaches because it is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its rich diversity-culture and nature. Besides the Beaches, Zanzibar rewards visitors with views of remarkable wildlife species that include the Zanzibar red colobus monkeys, Kirk’s red colobus monkeys, and many others in addition to adrenaline-packed water sports such as scuba diving, jet-skiing, dhow cruises, kayaking, and many others.
Zanzibar boasts of some of the most beautiful beaches in Africa and these are perfect for Beach Holidays. These Beaches include;
Nungwi Beach is the third largest beach in Zanzibar. It rewards visitors with an extraordinary Beach Holiday Experience in Zanzibar with smooth white sand to step your foot on, safe swimming, crystal clear waters, and jaw-dropping boat rides. Surprisingly, Nungwi Beach was recognized as one of the Best Beaches in the World by CNN. Visitors to Nungwi Beach can also visit the dhow building centers, outstanding fishing villages, and many other extraordinary Beach sites.
Beach Holidays are possible all year round but the months of January, February, March, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December are the best, given the fact that the Coast of marked by low tides.
Beach Holidays in Zanzibar are not complete without tours to the spectacular Stone Town, one of the ancient cities in Africa. This Town is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site with extraordinary architectural designs connected to Italians, Swahili, Arabs, and Europeans. Spicing up your Beach Holiday in Zanzibar with Spice tours will add flavor to your safari. Different spices on Zanzibar Island were introduced during the 16th Century and these made the Island the hot spot for different spices including Turmeric, Papaya, cloves, black pepper, vanilla, Cardamom, Cinnamon, nutmeg, red Chilli, and many others.
The best places to stay in Zanzibar range from Budget, Mid-range/Moderate to luxury/Up-market. Zanzibar, Tanzania’s most splendid archipelago, lies on the East African coast and is characterized by beautiful white-sand beaches. Here are the best places to stay in Zanzibar for every holiday.