Why not finish off your African Holiday with an extension on the beautiful Isle of Zanzibar? This place is as magical as its name implies and has something to offer for everyone! Let Tropical Trails plan your island getaway - just let us know what you are looking for and we'll plan it for you based on your desires. There are so many great places to stay from secluded bungalows on the beach to all inclusive resorts and we know them all! We'll arrange in country flights, accommodation, diving excursions and anything else you might fancy.

The historic spice island of Zanzibar is truly enchanting and just waiting to be discovered!! It is a place that you can go back in time and experience the rich history and culture of days gone by. Fascinating people, exotic spice tours, Old Stone Town, beautiful soft white sandy beaches, and an extraordinary underwater world are just a few things that await you…

Background

The two islands comprising Zanzibar (namely Zanzibar and Pemba) are located in the Indian Ocean, about 35 Kms off the coast of the mainland of Tanzania. Zanzibar Island, which is known as Unguja in Kiswahili, is the larger of the two - 50 miles long and 24 miles wide.

Climate

June to October is the dry season, where as the rainy season starts in March or April and lasts several weeks. Zanzibar gets about 60 inches of rain annually. Maximum temperatures are 88.5 F in February and 81F in July. Minimum temperatures are 80F in March and 71 in June.

Things to do in Zanzibar

Explore Stone Town

It's winding streets and unique shops. See the Slave Market, Sultan Palaces and old Arab Houses with their famous Zanzibari doors.

Take a Spice Tour

Visit the villages and meet the friendly people and be shown the wide variety of spices grown on this island and taste the exotic fruits.

Take a Dhow trip to Prison Island

Home of Giant Tortoises & convenient to Stone Town for Snorkeling

Relax on the East Coast Beaches

Soft white sand and turquoise oceans

Walk in Jozani Forest Reserve

Guided by a ranger and see the rare Red Colobus Monkeys

Dive and Snorkel

On the beautiful reefs that surround the island.

And many more...