When is the best time to visit Zanzibar?

June through October offers dry, breezy weather and is ideal after a Tanzanian safari. December through February is hotter and equally beautiful. We avoid the long rains in April and May.

Which part of the island do you recommend?

The north and east coasts hold our preferred private villas and small island retreats. We tailor the choice to whether you want diving, dhow sailing, or simply a quiet beach.

Can Zanzibar be combined with a safari in a single trip?

Yes — and we strongly recommend it. A short flight from the Serengeti or Arusha brings you to the coast in a single afternoon, the perfect coda to a safari week.

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Zanzibar & safari — A composed conclusion

Q: Are private villas available with full staffing?

Yes. Several of our preferred properties are private homes with chef, butler, and housekeeping included — ideal for families and small groups.

Six nights along the Indian Ocean to close a Tanzanian safari. Private villas on the eastern atolls, traditional dhows out of Stone Town, and the spice gardens that gave the island its second name.

From

USD 6,900

Duration

6 nights

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Highlights

Private villas with full staff

Several of our preferred properties are private homes with chef, butler, and housekeeping included — ideal for families and small groups.

Mnemba Atoll

A small private island ringed by coral, with snorkelling and free-diving in the warm shallows around the reef.

Stone Town & the spice tour

An afternoon walking the old quarter with a senior local historian, followed by a working spice farm and a slow Swahili dinner.

Traditional dhow charters

Sunset and overnight charters along the coast, with fresh-caught fish grilled on the deck.

Where on the map

Zanzibar Archipelago

Six nights along the Indian Ocean to close a Tanzanian safari. Private villas on the eastern atolls, traditional dhows out of Stone Town, and the spice gardens that gave the island its second name.

Best time to go

When the wild rewards you most.

June – October, December – February

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Your route

A journey traced across the herds — day by day.

Days 1–3
Eastern atolls or northern coast
Three nights at a barefoot beach property. Reef walks, dhow sailing, the Indian Ocean at its calmest.
Day 4
Stone Town
An afternoon and evening in the old Arab quarter. Spice tour, Forodhani night market, dinner above the harbour.
Days 5–6
Mnemba or a private dhow
Conclude on a private island or aboard a traditional dhow for the last two nights.

Where you sleep

Three lodges, chosen as carefully as the route between them.

Sanctuary Kusini Camp — A private granite-kopje camp on the calving plains — twelve tented suites, sweeping silence, predator action at the door.

Singita Sasakwa Lodge — Hilltop colonial-style suites with private plunge pools, butler service, and a horizon that stretches to Kenya.

&Beyond Crater Lodge — Three intimate camps perched on the crater rim — gilded interiors, fireplaces in every suite, sunrise mist below.

Investment & inclusions

Honest, all-inclusive pricing — quoted privately.

Every safari is built from scratch. The starting figure reflects two travellers sharing in low season at our standard lodges; we'll confirm a precise quote within 24 hours of your enquiry.

From: USD 6,900
Duration: 6 nights
Best time: June – October, December – February

What's included

Private senior guide and modified Land Cruiser, exclusive to your party
All luxury lodge accommodation, full board with house beverages
Internal light-aircraft transfers between parks
Park, conservation and concession fees
24/7 in-country concierge and emergency medical evacuation

Not included

International flights and Tanzanian visa
Premium wines, champagne and personal expenses
Gratuities for guides and camp staff (discretionary)

What guests have written

★★★★★

“After ten days on safari we needed nothing but to slow down. The villa, the chef, the dhow — perfect.”

The Anderson family · San Francisco