Brayan's Travel Guide
Zanzibar, Tanzania

Zanzibar

Spice island of the Indian Ocean

Best time: June–October and December–FebruaryTanzania

Overview

Historic Stone Town opens onto turquoise water and powder beaches. A relaxed, sociable place to recover after a safari or Kilimanjaro climb.

Top things to do

Wander Stone Town

Carved doors, markets and Swahili history.

Spice farm tour

Taste cloves, vanilla and cinnamon at the source.

Nungwi & Paje beaches

Diving in the north, kitesurfing in the east.

Sandbank snorkel trip

Dhow sailing to the reef.

5-day sample itinerary

  1. 1

    Stone Town

    Old town walk and rooftop sunset.

  2. 2

    Spice & history

    Spice farm and Prison Island.

  3. 3

    North beaches

    Nungwi diving and snorkelling.

  4. 4

    East coast

    Paje kitesurf and lagoon.

  5. 5

    Slow finish

    Beach day and onward travel.