Zanzibar Beach Tour & Holidays – The Best Beaches in Tanzania

Zanzibar Island is a Tanzanian archipelago located off the East African coast and a former Arab fort. It is popularly known as the Spice Island. Zanzibar beach tour and beach holidays in Tanzania have the most exciting sea, sun and sand vacation in Africa. African Sermon Safaris is offering exciting beach holidays in Zanzibar throughout the year 2021 and 2022.

Get to learn more about this popular Zanzibar beach resorts and destination. Access the island in a short flight or ferry from Dar es Salaam. Most of tour operators are able to book flights. Ferry between the two cities is available too. A tour to the Palace Museums is a worth experience to learn more of this historic coast town with African Sermon Safaris.

Zanzibar Sea, Sun and Sandy Beach Vacation Packages and Deals

At Zanzibar Island you will find some of the world’s finest sandy beaches along the Indian Ocean with completely turquoise blue water and swaying palms. There are many possibilities for different activities such as to visit the many bounty and cozy villages. Experience huge land turtles and snorkel or scuba dive in the Indian Ocean.

Zanzibar archipelago is a great choice for those seeking an exotic beach holiday in beautiful surroundings. The island is surrounded by many beautiful sandy beaches with turquoise blue water and swaying palms. During your Zanzibar beach trip, you can visit 2 different beach areas. May be stay 3 nights in the colonial town of Zanzibar Stone Town. Here you will find an exciting culture and many colonial buildings like the Palace Museums and many exciting eateries.

Along the way there is ample opportunity for activities such as to visit the many bounty and cozy villages. Get to experience huge tortoises, water sports and snorkeling. Also, diving among impressive coral reefs in the Indian Ocean. While visiting Zanzibar, you might consider staying on Kendwa Beach. It is where there are a variety of Zanzibar resorts and lots of top-class Zanzibar beach resorts. All these activities can be booked directly with local tour operators offering beach holidays in Zanzibar and day trips.

The Spice island and Beach Holidays in Zanzibar Archipelago

Zanzibar Island, locally known as Unguja is part of the Zanzibar archipelago of islands including Pemba Islands and several islets. Zanzibar archipelago is located in Tanzania. The island is situated in the Indian Ocean some 25 miles from Tanzanian coast, covering 565 square miles.  You can choose some of the best Zanzibar resorts.

Zanzibar island is famous for being a major producer of cloves, and infamous as being a slave entry-port. The old Stone Town of Zanzibar has a fascinating labyrinth of narrow winding streets. They are lined with whitewashed, coral-rag houses with overhanging balconies. The houses have magnificently carved brass studded doors, shops, bazaars, mosques, courtyards, etc. Outside town there are more ruined palaces, Shirazi remains, Persian baths, and magnificent palm fringed beaches. All with warm clear water, ideal for scuba diving, water sports, swimming and snorkeling.

This sunny Island has endless blue waters and  sandy beaches with fringing coral reefs and also clear blue waters, the allure of Zanzibar. Thus, Zanzibar beach holiday tours in Tanzania offers the finest snorkeling and diving sites. For example, Kendwa Beach and Nungwi offers remarkable deep sea fishing, scuba diving and immense water sports activities on Zanzibar beach.

If you are looking for a more relaxed pace, you can wander in the narrow but winding streets of the historic tour of Stone Town and stay in one of the many Zanzibar beach resorts. The tour of Stone Town is live with markets, colorful bazaars, and cultural activities like the remnants of the world’s largest slavery trade. Zanzibar island is widely known as the ‘Spice island’. It is famous for a variety of spices some of which are cinnamon, vanilla, cloves, nutmeg, pepper, cardamom, and others. The Spice tour excursion is quite popular and recommended while on Zanzibar beach holidays in Tanzania.

The Culture – Zanzibar Beach Tour

Zanzibar is has the majority of resident as Muslim and you are advised to observe long dresses as the most recommended. Avoid showy clothes exposes your body, unless specifically at the sandy beaches.

While in Zanzibar, there exists variety of accommodation options in Stone Town, beaches and the islets. We are available to assist in booking your Zanzibar trip either to the Stone Town or beaches. Choose to stay in the  East Coast or North Coast of Zanzibar. There are options ranging from budget bungalows, standard beach resorts and luxury beach villas and hotels.

You can combine a Zanzibar beach tour holiday to enjoy some of the white sand beaches with a 5-day Tanzania safari. Get to experience a  wonderful wildlife tour to the Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti.  A visit to Zanzibar beaches can be combined with one of our best Kenya safari tours. It would allow one experience Zanzibar beach sun, sea and white sand in a quiet and relaxed environment or may be visit Dar es Salaam. While in Zanzibar archipelago you can go scuba diving or deep sea fishing. Similarly, engage in other water sports activities in Zanzibar among other guided tours.

Zanzibar Beach Tours: The Best season to travel

The weather in Zanzibar is best from January to March. February is the hottest month of the year being the best time to go to Zanzibar beach. Again from July to October, temperatures can reach about 30 degrees. Zanzibar’s rainy season usually starts at the end of March until the beginning of June and also has a short rainy season in November and December.

Also, be aware if there is Ramadan during your trip. In Zanzibar, 98% of the population is Muslims. As a tourist, it is good to wear clothes under the Ramadan, covering shoulders and knees. Avoid eating and drinking on the open street during the day. Most local shops and cafes are closed during the daytime while major tourist hotels and remote cafes are open to tourists. In return, the island returns every evening after sunset, where the local eateries open. The ultimate experience is Ramadan’s last party days, called Eid al-Fitr, filled with joy, entertainment and delicious food.

Zanzibar Beach Tours – Stone Town Tour

While in Zanzibar, take a Zanzibar excursion with tour of Stone Town. On this tour you will be accompanied by a local guide for guided tours to visit the historic towns of historical Stone Town. Here you will still find the old colonial buildings, cobbled streets and historic trading venues. Throughout the history these were known for spice trade (spice tour) in spice plantations and slave trade.

Trade in slaves was set in the period 1872-73 until Zanzibar, which was an Arab fort, when slavery was at its highest expulsion against 50-60,000 slaves annually from Africa. This meant that the historical Stone Town’s date was a rich city, but also a city that featured many tragic family stories. You can also visit Palace Museums, a palace of Sultan Seyyid Said from 1828 to 1896 until it was destroyed by British bombardment.

Zanzibar Stone Town is a really exciting visit, as the city combines colonial history with an exciting African and Arabic flavor. After an eventful day trip you will return to your hotel. The rest of the day can enjoy the hotel’s facilities or explore the city on its own. Every evening, the locals open their stalls at Forodhani. Here you can experience an exciting Street Food evening market and taste a lot of Zanzibar specialties, which is a great experience. In addition to Forodhan Street Food, there are many exciting restaurants in the historical Stone Town. Mostly, your tour operators will be of help  in organizing a half day trips on this exotic Zanzibar Stone Town.

Half-day Zanzibar beach tour to Prison Island

This morning you will be on a 20-minute boat trip with Dhow, one of Zanzibar’s local boats to Changuu Island. The Island is also called Prison Island on a half day trip or full day trips. The island was used by a group of slave traders who used the island of rebel slaves. Prison Island became the nickname after an English General 1883 would build a prison on the island, which was never taken into service.

You can still see some of the ancient ruins from that time prison. The island’s main attraction is its giant turtles, which originate from Seychelles. These great giant land turtles can come close to you, and several of them weigh up between 100-200 kg. From the island you can also enjoy more of the island’s bounty-like white sandy beaches. Thereafter, sailing back to Zanzibar’s capital as you take part in a Zanzibar tour or arrange one of the other many day trips in Zanzibar.

Zanzibar Beach Tours – Jozani Forest

On this day trip during Zanzibar beach tour, you will be taken by African Sermon Safaris and driven to Jozani Forest.  It is the only real jungle found on Zanzibar today. In addition, it is the only national park in the island. In the forest, take guided tours to see the many different species of animals. Among them include the rare red colobus monkey. After an amazing visit to the national park, continue on to the beaches at eithesr Paje or Jambiani for the  rest of the day at your disposal.

Zanzibar Beach Tour Excursions

Apart from the above, you have to also consider taking a tour of Stone Town, spice tour to see spice plantations while on Zanzibar beach excursions. Also, possibly staying on Kendwa Beach in one of the Zanzibar resorts or end this with a ferry cruise to Dar es Salaam. Contact your local tour operators or travel agents to book one of the Zanzibar excursions. Enjoy the white sand beaches in this exotic beach destination. Or book one of the many available guided tours offering by African Sermon Safaris.