Zanzibar is where the Indian Ocean does its most extravagant impression of itself — white sand, glass-clear water, and a UNESCO-listed old town that predates most of Europe's capitals.
Where to stay
Split your trip: two nights in Stone Town for the culture, then four or five on the north (Nungwi/Kendwa) or east (Paje, Jambiani) coast for the beach.
How to get there
One-stop from London via Doha, Dubai or Addis Ababa to Zanzibar (ZNZ) in around 12h. Direct charters from the UK also run in winter.
Don't miss
A spice farm tour outside Stone Town. Sunset at Emerson Spice's rooftop. A morning snorkel or dive at Mnemba Atoll from Matemwe.
Highlights
- Stone Town
- Nungwi beach
- Spice tour
- Snorkel at Mnemba Atoll
What to pack for Zanzibar
Tried-and-tested kit. Links go to Amazon UK.
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