The Island of Zanzibar

Zanzibar is a tropical island, located off the coast of Tanzania―an amazing getaway, offering the traveler an authentic African Experience. This destination can be booked as a stand-alone beach break, or combined with a number of locations, for the quintessential bush-and-beach experience. Think about relaxing on beautiful white beaches after a safari in the Serengeti or the Ngorongoro Crater. Or explore Kenya and plan a meander through Stone Town in one vacation. Better yet, visit the Zanzibar beaches after Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda.

Zanzibar is accessible from Dar es Salaam; however, there are direct commercial flights offered from South Africa, Kenya and Tanzania. Scheduled charter flights operate on a daily basis from lodges in Tanzania.  This opens up even more amazing itinerary options! Zanzibar really is a very flexible destination.

Zanzibar is one of the world’s most romantic honeymoon destinations. The island has a wide range of accommodation for each couple to consider, from luxury beachfront cottages to boutique hotels and elegant spa resorts. Families are also catered for with an array of family-friendly hotels and safe swimming beaches. You will be spoilt for choice, and we can find an exciting option to suit your budget.

Other than relaxing on the beach and getting some amazing snorkeling in, why else would you want to visit this exotic island? It is dripping in history, so you can immerse yourself in a century worth of heritage. Known as the Spice Island, Zanzibar has a history as a multi-cultural trading post. Each trader who has visited this island has left their mark, cumulating in a melting pot of amazing architecture, food, and culture.

Don’t miss out on a visit to the UNESCO-listed Stone Town. Expect winding streets, Moroccan inspired architecture, and aromatic open air markets. You can smell the spice before you lay eyes on the actual stores. Live a little and stay in the town for a night or two. Meet the locals and taste the delicacies that are waiting for you here―when the warm waters surrounding the island can call your name for some much deserved beach time.

Zanzibar hotels and resorts offer an array of water activities: a full bouquet for the relaxed adventurer, to the thrill-seeker. Expect to be able to book snorkeling, deep sea diving (experience required), jet skiing, beach picnics and boat cruises, to name a few.

What makes Tailored Ventures stand out from everyone else is that we listen to your requests and make the best possible selections that will suit your dream vacation requests.

Contact us to book a Zanzibar trip, or to look into an exciting East Africa itinerary incorporating a safari and beach experience.

Special thanks to Baraza Resort, andBeyond for the use of their pictures