The name alone evokes palm-fringed white sandy beaches, gin clear waters with shawls of tropical fish and above all - pure and utter relaxation. Accessible from Dar es Salaam or directly from Tanzania’s top safari destinations like the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar is the perfect place to unwind after an exciting East African safari.

It is a little known fact that the Zanzibar Archipelago actually consists of several beautiful small islands, the one often referred to as Zanzibar is actually called Unjunga and is only one of many islands. Most notable are quirky and adventurous Mafia Island, which has emerged as one of the best diving spots in the Indian Ocean, and pretty and wild Pemba Island, which will enchant honeymooners with its pristine and strikingly beautiful coastline.

Zanzibar is rightly considered one of the world’s most romantic honeymoon destinations. While famous for its never-ending beaches, warm Indian Ocean water and its world class diving, there is so much more to see and explore! Although officially part of Tanzania, the Zanzibari have very much developed their own culture and identity through their rich and turbulent history. Nowhere is this as evident as in the ancient city of Stone Town, which has seen British, Portuguese, and Omani conquerors come and go over the centuries.