Zanzibar Beach Holiday

Zanzibar offers a fantastic beach holiday experience with stunning white sand beaches, turquoise waters, and a rich cultural heritage.

Beach Excursion

Your Beachfront Getaway Begins Here

The island provides a mix of relaxation and adventure, from lounging on the beaches to exploring Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and enjoying water sports like diving and snorkeling.

Exploring the Island is an experience that stays with you. Not because it tries too hard, but because it doesn’t have to. There’s a raw honesty in its rhythm: the scent of cloves rising through the air, idyllic beach experiences, and plenty to see, explore and discover.

Island Bliss and Coastal Beauty?

At Sky Afro Adventure, we know the quiet corners and the must-see icons, and we’ll help you slip into that perfect balance between exploration and escape. Whether you’re chasing a sunset, learning to cook Zanzibari dishes in a village, or wandering through a 17th-century alleyway, you’ll realize this is something far deeper.

Popular Destinations to Explore

Stone Town

Stone Town, the island capital and a historic hub of commerce and culture. Walk its tight alleys, and you’re moving through centuries of trade, empire, and cultural mosaic.

The carved wooden doors, coral-stone buildings, and muezzins’ call to prayer echoes across the rooftops at the break of day, through fading colonial facades that speak to a past that refuses to be forgotten. This is where cultures collided and left their mark: Omani palaces, Indian shopfronts, Persian baths, and African soul.

Nungwi Beach

At the northern tip of the island, Nungwi is what many travelers picture when they dream of the Island: palm-lined sands, non-tidal turquoise waters, powdery white sands, and wide horizons.

Stay a little longer here and you’ll notice what makes it different – a working dhow yard, fishermen mending nets, and that quiet hum of local life still intact. It’s a beach destination that hasn’t lost its grounding.

Jozani Forest

At the northern tip of the island, Nungwi is what many travelers picture when they dream of the Island: palm-lined sands, non-tidal turquoise waters, powdery white sands, and wide horizons.

Stay a little longer here and you’ll notice what makes it different – a working dhow yard, fishermen mending nets, and that quiet hum of local life still intact. It’s a beach destination that hasn’t lost its grounding.

Prison Island (Changuu Island)

Once intended as a detention site, this island now draws tourists for an entirely different reason: its giant Aldabra tortoises, some of them over a century old.

Beyond the tortoises, the island offers warm waters perfect for snorkeling, and enough history under its crumbling walls to keep curious minds wandering.

Zanzibar Spice Farms

Forget the souvenir spice packets. Walk through an actual spice farm and let your senses catch up with reality.

You’ll peel back the bark of a cinnamon tree, crush cardamom between your fingers, and taste vanilla right off the vine. These are the same spices that once made Zanzibar a hub of global trade, and they still flavor its identity today.

Forodhani Night Market

Each evening as the sun sets, Stone Town’s Forodhani Gardens park transforms into an open-air food market. Tables overflow with delicious Zanzibar fare such as Zanzibar pizza (taste nothing like pizza but it’s tasty), fresh seafood, and every kind of meat on a stick you could dream of. Take a walk around and get acclimated before hitting up the stalls that called out to you and wash it all down with some freshly squeezed sugar cane juice.

From Zanzibar pizza to sugarcane juice, grilled octopus to mishkaki (local skewers), Forodhani is a nightly ritual for locals and travelers alike.

Best Time to Visit Zanzibar

Your visit to the island will greatly depend on many things including your interests, where you want to visit and the purpose of your visit. For a beach holiday, the weather and climate is generally the most important factor. Though Zanzibar is a year-round destination, choosing the right season can elevate your trip from good to unforgettable.

June to October (Dry Season)

Clear skies, low humidity, and warm, but not stifling, temperatures make this the prime time for beach enthusiasts and honeymooners. Waters are calm and ideal for snorkeling or diving.

This is the other popular window: hot, sunny days that pair well with a cocktail and a sea breeze. It’s a favorite for Europeans escaping winter, so expect a livelier vibe.

The island slows down. Heavy rain showers come and go, and the coast takes on a moody, greener look. If you’re after quiet moments, fewer crowds, and discounted stays, this is your should be your perfect time to travel.

Brief and often isolated rains punctuate otherwise good weather. Still a viable time to visit, especially if you don’t mind a passing shower.

Our Safaris

Special Family Tours

Traveling as a family in Tanzania calls for more than just a comfortable vehicle and a camera. Our family safaris are designed with absolute flexibility, keeping young ones engaged, while allowing parents to relax and take in the experience. Whether it’s spotting wild animals in the wilderness or learning about traditional life in the village, we focus on shared moments that create unforgettable safari experiences. Each safari is planned with safety, pacing, and interest in mind, from child-friendly accommodations to experienced guides.

Solo-traveler Safaris

Traveling alone doesn’t mean traveling without insight or direction. For solo travelers, we offer well-balanced itineraries that provide both freedom and expected support. You’ll be paired with trusted local guides who know how to let the whole experience do the talking, while still ensuring you're in good hands from start to finish. Whether you’re after wildlife, photography, or simply to disconnect, our special tours for solo travelers allows you to make the most of the African safari experience.

Group Safaris

We offer two unique ways to travel in a group – both professionally planned and locally led.

Private Group Safaris
These are for families, friends, or colleagues who want to travel together on their own terms. We allow you the privilege to pick the dates, decide the pace, and traveling style. On our end, we handle the rest – planning, experienced guides, and all the logistics.

Set-Date Group Departures
Our set-date departures bring together travelers from different places who are open to sharing a well-curated itinerary. These fixed-date trips are carefully timed for the best seasons and highlights, and they strike a good balance between social connection and personal space. It’s an easy, affordable way to join a high-quality safari without having to organize every detail yourself.

Honeymoon Safaris

No bells and whistles. No staged romance. Just time in the wild, with space to breathe and connect. Our honeymoon safaris are quiet, personal, and tailored to what you both value – whether that’s game drives, a private bush dinner, or a few slow days by the coast. We don’t overdecorate the experience. We just give it the room it needs to feel natural, real and unforgettable.

Reccomanded Honeymoon Activities

  • Game drives
  • Romantic bush dinners
  • Private dining
  • Bush breakfasts
  • Hot-air balloon safari