North coast
Nungwi
Powder-white sand, no tides to worry about and the island's most reliable swimming all day long. Our top pick for first-time visitors and families with young kids.
Zanzibar · Indian Ocean
Sand-between-the-toes, after the bush.
The classic East Africa pairing — wildlife by morning, ocean by afternoon. We know which Zanzibar lodges treat families well and where the honeymoon suites really earn their name.
The pairing
Bush + beach, done properly.
A Tanzania safari leaves you tired in the best way — early starts, long game drives, dust in your camera bag. Zanzibar is the soft landing: a 90-minute charter flight from the Serengeti, a swim before dinner, and a week to actually slow down. We've been booking this combination for fifteen years and we know the lodges, the boat captains and which days of the week the spice tour is worth doing.
300+ sunny days
3hr from Serengeti
All-day swimming
Honeymoon-ready
Where to stay
Four very different coastlines, one small island.
Northwest coast
Kendwa
Quieter sister to Nungwi with the same all-day swimming, plus the best sunsets on the island. Honeymoon couples often base here for the calm.
Southeast coast
Paje & Jambiani
Wide turquoise lagoon, dhows on the horizon and the kitesurfing capital of East Africa. Lower-key, barefoot vibe — great for active travellers.
West coast
Stone Town
UNESCO-listed Swahili old town — carved doors, spice markets and waterfront. Worth one or two nights at the start or end of your beach stay.
Sample packages
Three starting points — all fully customisable.
Every itinerary below is a starting point. Tell us your dates, party size and budget and we'll send a tailor-made proposal within 24 hours.
Honeymoon
Bush + Beach Honeymoon
10 days · from $4,200pp
4 nights Serengeti + Ngorongoro under canvas, then 5 nights ocean-front in Kendwa or Matemwe with sunset dhow and private dinner on the sand.
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Family Beach & Safari
12 days · from $3,500pp
5 nights kid-friendly Tanzania safari (Tarangire & Ngorongoro), then 7 nights at a family resort in Nungwi with pool, kids' club and snorkel reef on the doorstep.
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Zanzibar-Only Escape
7 days · from $1,650pp
1 night Stone Town heritage stay + 6 nights all-inclusive on the north coast. Spice tour, snorkel trip and sunset dhow included.
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Planning a Zanzibar trip — the basics.
- When is the best time to visit Zanzibar?
- June to October and December to February are dry, sunny and ideal for the beach. We avoid the long rains in April and May.
- How do we get from a Tanzania safari to Zanzibar?
- Direct charter flights from Serengeti airstrips to Zanzibar International (ZNZ) take roughly three hours with one fuel stop. We handle the booking, the timing and the luggage transfer end-to-end.
- Is Zanzibar good for families with young children?
- Yes — the north coast (Nungwi and Kendwa) has all-day swimming with no big tide variations, and several resorts have dedicated kids' clubs and shallow lagoon-style pools.
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