Looking for the best Zanzibar safari tours and beach holidays? Our Zanzibar holiday safaris have exceeded expectations for years. Zanzibar, an archipelago off Tanzania, has two famous islands, Pemba and Unguja, as well as 51 neighboring small islands with unique attributes. The name Zanzibar derives from the Arabic words “Zenj” meaning black and “bar” meaning land. People from Assyria and India came to Zanzibar for trade and settlement. Zanzibar’s history dates back to the 17th century when Persian and Arab traders arrived on the island.
Zanzibar is home to the beautiful ancient Stone Town, a network of contracted lanes covered by coral stone houses, mosques, and bazaars. It’s also a great place to enjoy Zanzibar beach holidays and vacations. You can visit the old dispensary, Livingstone house, Arab Fort, and the sultan’s palace. Plan your Zanzibar safaris and beach vacations today at the best prices. Contact us for affordable Zanzibar safari tours and beach holiday packages.
The best time to visit the island is during the months of June to August when the weather conditions are excellent with clear skies during the dry season, and from November to December when the rains are decreasing.
Tourists can enjoy the amazing sight of the clear water body as they relax on the lake shores.
The eastern and northern coasts of Unguja are famous for their beautiful calm beaches with amazing resorts, tea plantations, bandas, scenic ancient buildings, old conservatories, and historical monuments. It is just a few kilometers from Dar es Salaam.
Tourists can enjoy various activities during their trip, such as water sports, boat cruises to view dolphins, birdwatching, honeymoon trips, adventure tours, scenic viewing, nature walks, historical tours, snorkeling, and sport fishing.
Safaris cater to all types of visitors, whether they are solo travelers, mass tourists, birdwatchers, honeymooners, game viewers, researchers, students, and so on, with the option to spend as many days as desired.
There is a large number of bird species recorded on the island, offering unforgettable birdwatching experiences during your safari.
Visit Pemba Island, Pongwe Forest National Park with over 47 listed bird species, Mafia Island with over 240 bird species, Ngezi National Park, and many more. The experience is truly rewarding.
It is important to note that Pemba Island, situated 40 km north of Zanzibar, is the second-largest island in the region.
It was named Al-khudra (“The Green Island”) by the Arabic mariners and is famous for clove manufacturing, an activity that has lasted for over 200 years, while offering some of the best diving experiences in East Africa.
You will notice two historical monuments from its past, Ras Mkumbuu, with its Persian influence, and the 15th-century settlement of Pujini.
To sum up, Zanzibar is a place worth visiting, with several famous spice plantations, history, legends, unique cultures, eye-catching views of unmatched natural beaches, and the unforgettable architecture of Zanzibar town.
The island has seen travelers visit its shores for centuries, with inhabitants including merchants, rulers, explorers, and scholars. Book your safari on Zanzibar island and create lasting memories.