Zanzibar Beach

Zanzibar is a small and beautiful island with pristine turquoise waters and white powdered sands. The island offers the best beaches, interesting activities like snorkeling, visiting spice farms and wonderful seafood delicacies for food lovers.

Here are the top 11 places to visit in Zanzibar:

1) Stone Town – The place is the cultural hub of Zanzibar. You can explore the ancient streets with lots of jewelry and craft shops. If you are tired shopping then hit the coffee shop for a wonderful and aromatic coffee.

2) Nungwi beach – Nungwi is a small village with very low population. This is one if the top beaches in Zanzibar. There are lots of quality restaurants and hotels in this region. It’s a place to relax and see the sunset. The sea water is crystal clear and warm which makes this place the finest beach in Zanzibar.

3) Prison Island – It takes a 20 minute boat trip to reach Prison Island from Zanzibar. If you would like to explore the history of this region where people were used as slaves then you can visit this place. Right now this place is widely known as a nature reserve for giant tortoises reaching ages of over 200 years.

4) Forodhani market – This night market is an absolute ‘must’. If you’d like to experience some of the best street food, it is here. Zanzibar style. You can find fresh fish, vegetables and other food items. If you are a seafood lover then this is the place to go to.

5) The Rock of Zanzibar – Many people visit Zanzibar just to eat at this world renowned restaurant.Set in the middle of the sea, you can reach there by walk in low tide but during high tide you require a boat to reach the Rock. The same group that owns The Rock also own Kichanga Lodge where you can stay and enjoy the best Zanzibar beach accommodation.

6) Palace Museum – It’s widely known as Sultan’s Palace. It’s one of the oldest buildings in Stone Town. The museum was built in the 19th century just overlooking the ocean.

7) Spice Tour – You are in the best part of the world if you are a spice lover. The spices are locally grown and sold in streets by local merchants. There are lots of varieties of spices available in this place and you can feel the wonderful aroma when you visit this place. Zanzibar is also known as “Spice Island”.

8) The Old Fort – One of the oldest buildings in Stone Town. Its located on the seafront, it was built in the 17th century. You can shop local produce in the courtyard.

9) House of Wonders – A historical building in Stone Town where exhibitions are held about the Zanzibari and Swahili culture. It’s the tallest building just opposite the seafront.

10) Jozani Forest – This is one of the last indigenous forests left in Zanzibar. You can reach by bus or hire a taxi. It is famous for the red Colobus monkey. Its spread in an area of 2512 hectares. A wonderful experience for sightseeing and photography.

11) Mnemba Atoll – Ride on a slow sailing Dhow boat, a trip which you will never forget. This place is the perfect destination for snorkeling enthusiasts which hosts many species of fish like barracuda, eels, snappers etc.

Popular beach activities to do in Zanzibar

Beach sports

Zanzibar Island is the place to be if you love the sand, sun and sea. With many stretches of scenic beaches and miles of powdery white sand, an island is a perfect place for you to indulge in some fun activities. You can enjoy beach sports with your family and friends – a great opportunity to bond and have fun during the holiday. The popular beach sports include football, tennis and volleyball. Many waterfront resorts such as Dongwe Ocean View and Kichanga Lodge provide some sport facilities for their guests. Beach games are a favourite pastime in Zanzibar and the locals always look out for the opportunity to engage willing tourists. Game time is always a fun time on the Zanzibari beaches!

Diving

Scubadiving is an adventurous activity to try out on your visit to Zanzibar. The first time you take a breath under water will be a memory for ever. Scuba diving opens a whole new world – that of the world under the ocean. You can dive in the ocean if you’re an experienced diver. If you’re not, you can take classes at a number of certified dive centers dotting the island. Usually PADI certified, these dive schools teach and train hundreds of people interested in diving to dive for the first time, providing an appreciation of the safety and rituals of good preparation and communication. There’s a small group of 6 divers per guide and you will be able to escape the large crowds and still have fun diving in the ocean. The Rising Sun Dive Centre, as well as Buccaneer Diving are located on the South East of the island, easily accessible from both Kichanga Lodge and Dongwe Ocean View Hotel.

Kite Surfing

This surface water and wave-riding sport is a favourite past time on Zanzibar beaches. Lose yourself and have a refreshing experience surfing along the stunning shoreline. Steady and often gentle breezes make Zanzibar an ideal place to try for the first time. Tidal movements can create strong currents, so first-timers may want to slow down and kite-surf with experienced surfers. The beach is always colourful and filled with people kite-surfing or participating in other related activities.

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Based on 27 reviews.

Ian M

2022-01-14

An Authentic Experience We Will Never Forget We had an amazing experience with Albert. Other than being very friendly and accommodating, he was professional, informative and hilarious. He was on time, organised and clearly very experienced. We always seemed to turned up at our destinations in exactly the right place at the time. He knew where most of the animals would be and which times are best for catching a glimpse them. He is clearly a well respected guide- with Albert, the other drivers/rangers would stop to point us in the Direction of something awesome. This was how we spotted three Rhinos. We camped for 3 days and would highly recommend it if you’re willing to throw yourself in to it. The tent was comfortable, clean and set up for us. Two of the camp sites were fantastic- the Serengeti public camp was very basic. However, it was a thrilling experience and we could laugh about after. We had a 5am sunrise swim at lake natron, slept next to a giraffe eating dinner at 2am in the Serengeti and stargazed (with our heads poking out the front of the tent) in the nogorogoro highlands. Our cook for the trip was also awesome. He was very friendly and fed us with a range of traditional Tanzanian dishes. Everything is cooked fresh so we were able to request what we wanted to eat. The ‘stomach doctor- Ozman’ is the master of a bush 3 course meal. If you travel with Albert don’t try to control the journey. Safari isn’t Disneyland. Sit back, relax and throw yourself into the experience. He knows what’s best! He offers a truly authentic experience which showcases the best of tanzanian people, food and culture… the animals were pretty good too!!

Kaarthekeyan

2021-12-08

Out of the work Fantastic service Albert is the go to guy for your tours into Serengeti and Ngorongoro He is very skilled driver, a well knowledgeable person of the terrain he takes us and a very very talented spotter. If it were not fir him we would have missed a lot of sightings and every time we would be the first vehicle and only after 5 minutes others would join to have the fun. Definitely would recommend him. For all those who gave negative comments on flat tyre... this is the wilderness and flat tyres do happen Close you eyes and book with Albert.

Odyssey826740

2021-06-15

We can recommend him highly We had a lot of fun and a great time with Albert. We were able to see many animals, since he really tried his best, to show us the animals. And generally everything was planned smooth and uncomplicated. We can recommend him highly.

Kim M

2020-03-11

Please, be wise and book somewhere else Please, fellow travellers, don’t go on a safari with Albert and/or his guides. I hardly leave any reviews but feel the need to do it this time: Alberts’ amateurism has crushed our safari-dream. We’ve seen everything but wildlife on this trip: from cars breaking down, to police bribes, to a lying and shouting tour-operator, to a stealing guide. Please, be wise, and book your safari-tour with a recommended, official operator only!

Lotte B

2019-11-23

De Kilimanjaro beklommen In oktober beklommen we de Kilimanjaro, we hadden van te voor een Wester Union overboeking gemaakt als aanbetaling (dit ging na even proberen gelukkig goed) en kwamen aan op JRO. Daar werden we opgehaald door de gidsen, niet door Albert, waardoor er miscommunicatie was over: het betalen van de taxi, het hotel en de huurspullen. Ons was toegezegd dat alles inclusief was, dit was helaas niet zo. Let hier dus goed op en maak duidelijke afspraken. De toch was geweldig! We werden super verzorgd, kregen heerlijk te eten, alles werd gedragen en de tent was al opgezet wanneer we aankwamen in het kamp. Helaas was ook niet duidelijk gecommuniceerd dat je voor elke porter/kok/gids per dag een x bedrag betaald aan tip. De porters bv 10 dollar, de gidsen 25 en de kok 12. Per dag. Gelukkig hadden we genoeg geld gepind en lukte het de tip te geven, maar houd dit dus ook in je achterhoofd! Desalniettemin: een geweldig mooie tocht die we iedereen zouden aanraden!

Francisco Javie... S

2019-11-20

Albert coordinó todo excelente Muy buena experiencia con Albert, siempre dispuesto a ayudar y muy buen guía. Muy recomendado para los que quieran ir en pareja o en familia. Si quieren visitar ngorongoro o serengueti, no duden en llamar a Albert. Verán los "BIG 5" y obtendrán gran conocimiento de los animales del lugar.

Marko P

2019-11-18

Very good Very good experience. We had a lot of fun and saw the big five. Great accommodation and food. I recommend this agency.

Stefania G

2019-09-29

Ottimo Safari, ottimo prezzo! Abbiamo fatto 2 notti nel campeggio vicino a lake maniara. Il campeggio non si trova all’interno dei parchi ma ad ogni modo molto vicino a ngorongoro (circa una ora) lake maniara (10 minuti) tarangire (circa una ora). La nostra esperienza è stata perfetta, il nostro driver Ino è stato amichevole, gentile e super disponibile a tutte le spiegazioni richieste. Inoltre abbiamo dovuto rimandare il Safari di un giorno, a causa di una indisposizione fisica, e Albert si è subito reso disponibile non facendo nessun problema. Tutte le persone dell’organizzazione sono state disponibili. Consiglio vivamente questa compagnia anche per l’ottimo rapporto qualità prezzo. Grazie della bellissima esperienza!

Marc G

2019-09-28

Find another company I'm used to travel around the world and one of the worst things I've ever done was tocontract Albert to drive a car. He drives the car correcly and speaks politely. You can see a lot of animals with him, like the others companies do, I suppose. But not all is good. Some days he arrived late. He told us to met at one time and he arrived one hour later. Other days he decided things for us but didn't tell us anything. He told me some lies, for example, about the closing time of Ngorongoro. Later I read the correct one in my Lonely Planet Guide and I confirmed it with other drivers. He probably wanted to stay with his friends, so we finished the visit one houe earlier. Because when he arrived to the camp he disapeared. We rented the car with a driver for 14 whole days and the last day he told us that we had to wake up early (5 a.m.) and that he had to leave us in a different place we expected to go: in a big city instead a small town some km before. The matter was that he told this to us when we were in the car in the way there. "That is not possible", he said, when the day before he has told us that everything was fine. So, we had to get off the car in the middle of the road. Another example, when we arrived to Mwanza late at night, he told us "See you tomorrow at 11:00". And what a surprise, he didn't come but a friend of him (or so he explained) arrived at our hotel and told us that Albert couldn't come that day because he'd had a problem. We wanted to visit some places with the car and that was not possible. Finally we met him again the day after. There were a lot of bad experiences with him, but some good, too. He must really improve a lot of things. He argued with us a lot of times. I DON'T RECOMMEND HIM. Find another. There are a lot of companies!!!! We had some problems with our car but I undestand that. It's Africa, It's and adventure travel. The problem was his actitud some times good some times horrible.

Udo P

2019-09-27

Good value, wonderful safaris! My son and I booked a 5 day safari trip in June 2019 starting in Arusha. We visited Lake Manyara, Tarangire, Serengeti and the Ngorongoro crater. The parks were all beautiful. Abdul was the guide and Ibrahim was the cook. Abdul was a very good guide knowing a lot about the animals, trees, plants, people, country. While driving bumpy roads, Abdul spotted animals we wouldn’t have seen ourselves. Time wise we got everything out of the game drives. The only downside was the number of flat tires (5). The food was good. The safari was very good organized. It was an unforgettable experience!