Is Zanzibar worth visiting?

Yes. Zanzibar combines Indian Ocean beaches, Swahili culture, Stone Town and easy safari connections, making it suitable for standalone holidays or post-safari stays.

When is the best time to visit Zanzibar?

Beach conditions, rainfall, sea conditions, hotel demand and prices vary through the year. Tourgy Tourz checks the selected coast and hotel against the traveller’s dates.

How many days do I need in Zanzibar?

Five to seven nights works well for most beach holidays. Add one or two Stone Town nights if culture and history are priorities.

Can I combine Zanzibar with a safari?

Yes. Tanzania and Kenya connect naturally with Zanzibar. Kruger plus Zanzibar is also possible using separately quoted regional flights.

What should I pack for Zanzibar?

Pack lightweight clothing, swimwear, sun protection, comfortable footwear, reef-safe toiletries where possible and modest clothing for Stone Town or local communities.

Which Zanzibar beach area is best for swimming?

Nungwi and Kendwa are popular for classic swimming beaches and generally less dramatic tidal changes. Paje and Jambiani are more tidal and suit a slower boutique or kitesurfing stay.

Is Zanzibar suitable for a honeymoon?

Yes. Zanzibar offers private transfers, boutique and luxury resorts, sunset experiences and easy safari-and-beach combinations.

How much does a Zanzibar holiday cost?

The featured 8-day holiday starts from US$919 per person sharing. Final cost depends on dates, group size, accommodation, meal plan, transfers and selected activities.

Zanzibar Holidays, Hotels & Safari Beach Packages

Name: 10-Day Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Beach
Brand: Tourgy Tourz
Price: 3225 USD
Availability: InStock

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Choose Your Zanzibar Holiday

Public prices are starting points. Every proposal confirms the exact hotel, room or villa, meal plan, transfers, activities, taxes and flight policy before deposit.

8-Day Zanzibar Beach & Culture Holiday

From US$919 per person sharing

7 nights · standalone island escape · selected standard accommodation

Ideal for couples, families and friends
Stone Town + beach combinations available
Classic, Premium and Luxury hotel upgrades
Private transfers and selected experiences can be added

Price basis: selected dates and standard accommodation. Final price varies by room, season, availability, group size and exchange rate.

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10-Day Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Beach

From US$3,225 per person sharing

Wildlife safari + Zanzibar beach stay

Safari accommodation, private 4x4, guide, game drives and park fees as listed
Zanzibar accommodation and transfers as listed in the confirmed proposal
Mainland-to-Zanzibar flight quoted separately unless expressly included
Island excursions shown individually as included or optional

Build Safari + Beach

3 Days / 2 Nights

Beach Love Escape

From US$500 pp

2 nights at Kisiwa on the Beach, Half Board, with private airport transfers.

4 Days / 3 Nights

Stone Town & Beach Romance

From US$700 pp

1 night Kisiwa House + 2 nights Kisiwa on the Beach with private transfers and Stone Town/spice experience.

5 Days / 4 Nights

Romantic Zanzibar Journey

From US$950 pp

Kisiwa House + Kisiwa on the Beach, private transfers, Stone Town/spice experience and sunset dhow cruise.

6 Days / 5 Nights

Luxury Island Romance

From US$1,200 pp

Kisiwa House + Kisiwa on the Beach with private transfers, dhow cruise and snorkeling experience.

Romantic-package prices are starting low-season estimates for two adults sharing and exclude flights and the Zanzibar Infrastructure Levy. Final prices are reconfirmed for your travel dates.

Tourgy Tourz Zanzibar Portfolio

Hotels We Can Build Your Zanzibar Holiday Around

Our portfolio deliberately mixes heritage Stone Town stays, north-coast beach hotels, romantic southeast-coast resorts and higher-end all-inclusive properties.

Stone Town North Coast Southeast Coast The Zanzibar Collection

Stone Town

Stay Inside Zanzibar's Cultural Heart

Stone Town works beautifully for one or two nights before or after the beach. It gives you easy access to historic streets, markets, architecture, rooftop dining, spice experiences and dhow departures.

Boutique Heritage Stay

Kisiwa House

A boutique heritage stay in the heart of Stone Town. Kisiwa House is one of our favourite ways to begin a romantic Zanzibar itinerary because the atmosphere is completely different from the beach: old-town architecture, intimate interiors, culture on the doorstep and an elegant rooftop-dining feel.

Stone Town Bed & Breakfast Couples Heritage

Ideal for 1–2 night cultural stays
Easy pairing with Stone Town and spice tours
Excellent first or final night before a beach resort
Works especially well with Kisiwa on the Beach in Paje

Our Stone Town + Beach package starts from US$700 per person sharing Includes 1 night Kisiwa House + 2 nights Kisiwa on the Beach, private transfers and selected cultural touring. Date-specific quote required.

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Luxury Stone Town

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

A premium Stone Town option for travellers who want the culture and history of the old city without giving up contemporary luxury. Park Hyatt Zanzibar sits on the Stone Town waterfront, making it particularly attractive for pre-beach luxury stays and special occasions.

Luxury Waterfront Stone Town Suites

67 guestrooms including 11 suites
Standard rooms from approximately 45–50 m²
Ocean-facing room and suite options
Strong choice for premium 1–2 night Stone Town stays

Live-date quote Park Hyatt pricing changes by date and room category, so we quote it against your exact stay rather than publishing a misleading static rate.

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North Coast

Classic Beach Time Around Nungwi

The north is popular with travellers who prioritise swimming, a livelier resort atmosphere and easy sunset beach time.

Nungwi

Mnarani Beach Cottages

A relaxed north-coast option overlooking the beaches near Nungwi. We use Mnarani when clients want an easier-going beach stay rather than a large polished resort experience.

North Coast Nungwi Beach Cottages

Traditional-style beach cottages
Air-conditioned accommodation with private bathrooms
Selected rooms with sea-view balconies
Good fit for relaxed north-coast stays

Live-date quote We match the available room category and meal plan to your dates.

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Featured Fully Inclusive Resort

Diamonds Bijoux Zanzibar

Polished Zanzibar beach luxury without overcomplicating the holiday. Diamonds Bijoux works well for travellers who want a fully inclusive stay, stylish rooms, ocean-facing dining and private-pool villa upgrades.

Fully Inclusive Couples Families Private-Pool Villas

Rooms, suites and private-pool villas
Multiple restaurants and bars
Spa, gym, kids club and water activities
Strong choice for safari + beach extensions

4 nights from approx. US$1,216 pp sharing Low-season Deluxe Room, all-inclusive. Peak season from approx. US$1,744 pp.

5 nights from approx. US$1,520 pp sharing Low-season Deluxe Room, all-inclusive. Peak season from approx. US$2,180 pp.

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Paje & Southeast Coast

Slower Beach Days, Boutique Resorts & Indian Ocean Experiences

The southeast is more tidal than the north, but that is part of its character: long beaches, reef walks, kitesurfing, snorkelling, diving and a more laid-back island rhythm.

Paje Favourite

Kisiwa on the Beach

A beachfront villa-style escape on Zanzibar's east coast, ideal for couples who want privacy, ocean air and romantic barefoot luxury. It pairs naturally with Kisiwa House for a Stone Town + beach itinerary.

Paje Half Board Honeymoons Beachfront

Beachfront and garden accommodation options
22-room boutique scale in the property information previously supplied to Tourgy Tourz
Ideal for couples, honeymoons and slow beach stays
Easy access to Paje-area watersports and island excursions

Beach Love Escape from US$500 per person sharing 2 nights at Kisiwa on the Beach on Half Board with private airport transfers. Low-season starting estimate for two sharing.

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Featured Luxury Collection

The Zanzibar Collection

Four privately owned boutique resorts on Zanzibar's southeast coast. Each has its own personality, from the fuller resort atmosphere of Breezes and the grand Swahili styling of Baraza to the intimate seven-villa Palms and the secluded ocean-view setting of Zawadi.

Breezes Beach Club and Spa Zanzibar beach resort

Breezes Beach Club & Spa

Romantic Spa Diving Watersports

A romantic southeast-coast resort with Zanzibari character, Frangipani Spa, watersports and diving access. Breezes suits travellers wanting a fuller resort experience while still retaining an intimate island feel.

Salama Dining Room reimagined
New Pool Bar, pool deck and Chai Lounge
Rooms refreshed with lighter fabrics
Spa, dive centre and watersports upgraded

Quote by date Room category, meal basis and seasonal availability are confirmed in your Tourgy Tourz proposal.

Baraza Resort Royal Beach Villa Zanzibar

Baraza Resort & Spa

5-Star All Inclusive 30 Villas Special Occasions

A 30-villa, five-star all-inclusive boutique resort inspired by Zanzibar's Sultan-era heritage, blending Arabic, Swahili and Indian design with an elevated private-villa feel.

New Dahabu Terrace private dining
New oceanfront Beach Lunch Banda
Afternoon tea in the Pool Lounge
Royal Villa fully renovated

Quote by date Villa category and occupancy make a meaningful difference to the final price.

The Palms Zanzibar

7 Villas All Inclusive Honeymoons Privacy

An exceptionally intimate all-inclusive hideaway with only seven villas. Best for honeymooners and couples who value privacy, quiet and highly personalised service.

Rooms refreshed with new fabrics, lighting and flooring
Bathrooms redone with new finishes
Restaurant and bar elevated
Public areas refreshed throughout

Quote by date We recommend checking availability early because the property has only seven villas.

Zawadi Hotel Zanzibar pool and beach view

Zawadi Hotel Zanzibar

12 Villas Couples Ocean Views Intimate

A 12-villa retreat at Mswakini Beach with sweeping Indian Ocean views, a secluded cove and an intimate barefoot-luxury atmosphere.

Comprehensive soft-furnishing refresh
Refined finishes across the villas
Guest-service touchpoints redesigned
Private spice farm and immersive experiences enhanced

Quote by date Travel dates, villa availability and occupancy are confirmed before deposit.

Why we like the collection: family-owned hospitality, substantial recent reinvestment, strong spa and wellness programming, cultural experiences and additional investment in solar power, desalination, backup generation and coastline protection.

Quick Match

Which Zanzibar Hotel Fits Your Trip?

Property	Area	Best for	Style
Kisiwa House	Stone Town	Couples, culture, 1–2 night stop	Boutique heritage
Park Hyatt Zanzibar	Stone Town waterfront	Premium city stay, special occasions	Luxury hotel
Mnarani Beach Cottages	Nungwi	Relaxed north-coast beach stay	Beach cottages
Diamonds Bijoux	Beach resort	Families, couples, easy all-inclusive	Fully inclusive luxury
Kisiwa on the Beach	Paje	Couples, honeymoons, beach relaxation	Boutique beachfront
Breezes Beach Club & Spa	Southeast coast	Romance, spa, diving, active beach stays	Full-service romantic resort
Baraza Resort & Spa	Bwejuu area	Luxury families, honeymooners, occasions	30-villa all inclusive
The Palms Zanzibar	Southeast coast	Honeymoons, privacy seekers	Seven-villa hideaway
Zawadi Hotel Zanzibar	Mswakini Beach	Couples, quiet luxury	12-villa retreat

Choose Your Coast

How Zanzibar's Main Stay Areas Differ

Area	Best for	Beach / tide character	How we use it
Stone Town	Culture, food, architecture, heritage	Historic waterfront rather than resort beach	Usually 1–2 nights
Nungwi & north coast	Swimming, sunsets, classic beach holiday	Generally less dramatic tidal change	Standalone beach stays and first visits
Paje & Bwejuu	Boutique resorts, watersports, romance	Tidal southeast coast with broad beaches	Longer beach stays and safari extensions
Jambiani & southeast	Village pace, relaxed luxury, couples	Tidal coast with reef experiences	Slow itineraries and honeymoon escapes

Private Zanzibar Experiences

Book Zanzibar Tours & Ocean Experiences

Add a private cultural, nature or ocean day to your holiday. Prices below are public per-person selling prices and change according to the number of travellers. Hotel pickup routing is shown where it affects the price.

Stone Town & Spice

Explore Zanzibar's historic centre, carved doors, markets and Swahili heritage, then add a spice-farm experience.

From US$87.50 pp Add to My Holiday

Safari Blue

A classic Zanzibar ocean day with sailing, swimming, snorkelling and sandbank scenery, depending on sea conditions.

From US$87.50 pp Add Safari Blue

Private Dhow Boat Cruise

A private dhow experience that can be arranged from Stone Town or beach hotels, ideal for couples and relaxed ocean time.

From US$68.75 pp Add Dhow Cruise

Turtles, Caves & Nature

Choose swimming with turtles, Jozani Forest, Kuza Cave, Salaam Cave or a Blue Lagoon starfish excursion.

From US$37.50 pp Choose an Experience

2026 / 2027 Public Prices

Private Tour Price Guide

Select your party size to see the applicable per-person price. Private touring means your group travels together rather than joining a large scheduled coach group.

Private Experience	2 pax	4 pax	6 pax	8 pax	10 pax	12 pax
Stone Town Tour — from Stone Town	US$81.25	US$68.75	US$62.50	US$56.25	US$50.00	US$43.75
Stone Town Tour — from beach hotel	US$112.50	US$100.00	US$93.75	US$81.25	US$75.00	US$68.75
Stone Town + Spice Tour — from Stone Town	US$150.00	US$131.25	US$118.75	US$106.25	US$100.00	US$87.50
Stone Town + Prison Island — from Stone Town	US$162.50	US$150.00	US$137.50	US$118.75	US$112.50	US$100.00
Spice Tour — from Stone Town	US$87.50	US$75.00	US$62.50	US$50.00	US$43.75	US$37.50
Spice Tour — from beach hotel	US$100.00	US$87.50	US$81.25	US$68.75	US$62.50	US$56.25
Stone Town + Spice Tour — from beach hotel	US$150.00	US$131.25	US$118.75	US$106.25	US$100.00	US$87.50
Safari Blue — from Stone Town	US$150.00	US$137.50	US$118.75	US$106.25	US$100.00	US$87.50
Safari Blue — from beach hotel	US$175.00	US$162.50	US$143.75	US$125.00	US$112.50	US$106.25
Prison Island — from Stone Town	US$100.00	US$93.75	US$81.25	US$75.00	US$68.75	US$62.50
Prison Island — from beach hotel	US$131.25	US$118.75	US$106.25	US$100.00	US$87.50	US$81.25
Prison Island + Stone Town — from beach hotel	US$162.50	US$150.00	US$137.50	US$118.75	US$106.25	US$100.00
Dolphin Tour — from Stone Town	US$137.50	US$125.00	US$112.50	US$100.00	US$87.50	US$81.25
Dolphin Tour — from beach hotel	US$150.00	US$137.50	US$118.75	US$106.25	US$93.75	US$87.50
Dolphin + Jozani Forest	US$162.50	US$156.25	US$143.75	US$125.00	US$112.50	US$106.25
Mnemba Snorkelling — from beach hotel	US$125.00	US$100.00	US$87.50	US$81.25	US$75.00	US$68.75
Mnemba Snorkelling — from Stone Town	US$137.50	US$112.50	US$100.00	US$93.75	US$87.50	US$81.25
Jozani Forest — from Stone Town	US$81.25	US$75.00	US$62.50	US$56.25	US$50.00	US$43.75
Jozani Forest — from beach hotel	US$87.50	US$81.25	US$68.75	US$62.50	US$56.25	US$50.00
Dhow Boat Cruise — Stone Town / beach hotel	US$118.75	US$100.00	US$93.75	US$87.50	US$75.00	US$68.75
Swimming with Turtles — Stone Town / beach hotel	US$81.25	US$75.00	US$62.50	US$56.25	US$50.00	US$43.75
Blue Lagoon Starfish — Stone Town / beach hotel	US$68.75	US$62.50	US$56.25	US$50.00	US$43.75	US$37.50
Kuza Cave — Stone Town / beach hotel	US$75.00	US$68.75	US$62.50	US$56.25	US$50.00	US$43.75
Salaam Cave — Stone Town / beach hotel	US$100.00	US$93.75	US$81.25	US$75.00	US$62.50	US$56.25

Good to know: prices are per person and based on the party-size bands shown above. Sea-based activities remain subject to weather and sea conditions. Entrance fees, meals or special inclusions are confirmed in your Tourgy Tourz proposal where applicable. Groups larger than 12 travellers are quoted separately.

Safari + Beach

How Zanzibar Connects With Safari

Serengeti / Ngorongoro → Arusha or regional airport ✈ Zanzibar Airport → Stone Town → Beach Coast | Kruger ✈ Johannesburg / regional hub ✈ Zanzibar

Tanzania + Zanzibar

Mainland transfers and domestic flights are itemised so timing, baggage and live airfare stay clear.

Kenya + Zanzibar

We can combine safari in Kenya with an island finish, with flight routing quoted to match your safari end point.

Kruger + Zanzibar

Usually requires a regional connection. Flights are quoted at live cost instead of being hidden in a fixed land price.

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Tell us your dates, travellers, preferred coast or hotel and whether you want a safari first.

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FAQs

Zanzibar Holiday Questions

Yes. Zanzibar combines Indian Ocean beaches, Stone Town, Swahili culture, watersports, wellness and easy safari connections.

One or two nights is enough for many travellers. Kisiwa House suits an intimate heritage stay, while Park Hyatt Zanzibar suits travellers wanting a more luxurious waterfront base.

Nungwi and the north coast are popular when swimming is the priority. The southeast is more tidal but excellent for long beaches, reef experiences, watersports and boutique resorts.

Kisiwa House + Kisiwa on the Beach creates a strong culture-and-beach honeymoon. The Palms and Zawadi suit couples wanting a very intimate retreat, while Baraza and Diamonds Bijoux suit travellers wanting a larger luxury resort experience.

Yes. Tanzania and Kenya connect naturally with Zanzibar. Kruger + Zanzibar is also possible with regional flights quoted around your confirmed safari dates.

Not unless expressly stated. Flights are dynamic, so we either quote them separately at live cost or you may arrange your own flights while we handle the ground itinerary.

Our featured 8-day Zanzibar holiday starts from US$919 per person sharing. Short romantic Kisiwa packages start from US$500 per person sharing, while premium and luxury resort pricing varies significantly by dates, room or villa, meal basis and availability.

Zanzibar Holidays: Stone Town, Beach Resorts & Safari Extensions

Start with the history and atmosphere of Stone Town, move to the north coast for classic swimming beaches, or slow the pace on Zanzibar's southeast coast. Tourgy Tourz combines the right hotel, transfers, activities and safari routing around your dates and budget.