Zanzibar Holidays

Since the 1980s Zanzibar has become a destination for beach holidays, opening up to the West. Zanzibar holidays don’t just include picturesque beaches, however, as there’s plenty of culture to be found in the capital of Stone Town. The labyrinthine city is packed with bazaars and mosques, bringing with them an eclectic array of architectural styles from across Africa, the Middle East and Asia. No visit to Zanzibar is complete without spending a night or two exploring Stone Town’s Moorish arches and ornate doorways, relics from its past as a trading town – a guided city tour will help you make the most of the sights.

Zanzibar’s top draw, however, is certainly its beaches, with some of its east coast gems lauded as some of the finest in the world. For your own picture-postcard view, head to the long stretch of pillow- soft white sand between Nungwi and Chwaka. To see an undeveloped side of Zanzibar you’ll want to head to the island of Pemba, a lush, green oasis in the Indian Ocean surrounded by beaches and – blissfully – very few tourists.