Zanzibar Island Beach Experience
About Zanzibar – Tanzania
Zanzibar Island, set like a jewel in tranquil coral waters and only 20 minutes flight from Dar es Salaam, is certainly one of the world‘s most beautiful islands. Its name evokes a romantic past. To the shores of these islands came Sumerians, Assyrians, Hindus, Egyptians, Phoenicians, Arabians, Chinese, Malaysians, and the Portuguese, all sailing in on Monsoon winds. From these shores the great European explorers Burton, Speke, Livingstone, Krapf, Rebman, and Grant set out on their voyages of discovery into the East and Central African hinterland.
To Do List
There are exciting excursions to discover the rich history and cultural heritage of Zanzibar. These include; – Guided Walking Tour of Stone Town, Prison Island Tour, Spice Plantations Tour, Dolphin Tour, Jozani Forest Tour, Blue Dhow Safari and Zanzibar Village Tour among others.
With perfect wind conditions and beautiful tropical beaches, visitors can enjoy the ocean’s latest thrilling action sport- Kite surfing. With plenty of coast line to choose from, visitors can enjoy off-shore surfing in all our featured beach accommodation in Zanzibar.
Zanzibar is a dream destination for scuba divers. Surrounded by extra ordinary underwater landscapes alive with strange marine creatures. The best dive spots are found in the northern tip of the Island, including Mnemba, Nungwi Reefs and Tumbatu Island. Diving is generally good all year round with weather consistently warm and sunny, with excellent balmy water temperature that makes for ideal dive conditions.
Zanzibar is home to the great underwater safari and some of the best dive sites in Africa.
In Zanzibar fishing depends a lot on location! Big game fishing is widely available on the North Western tip of Zanzibar Island with highly skilled local operators in Nungwi. From here, the fishing grounds of Zanzibar, Pemba and the famous Pemba Channel are not even a stone throw away. Excellent boats with state of the art equipment and professional crew are available for full and half-day charter. The main game fish include Yellow fin Tuna, Dogtooth Tuna, Dorado, Wahoo, Giant Trevally, King & Queen Mackerel and Barracuda. A tag and release program ensures eco-friendly fishing.
Escape to the Tanzania’s famous wildlife parks in the Northern and Southern Safari Circuits. Fly to Serengeti, Selous and Ruaha for memorable wildlife adventure experiences from your holiday location in Zanzibar.
Enjoy white sandy beaches and the cool breeze that is typical of the Zanzibar Coast. With consistently warm weather and sunny conditions, the beach will entice visitors to want to spend their post Safari time here to relax and soak in the sun and the refreshing cool breeze of the Indian Ocean.