Zanzibar
Zanzibar is Tanzania’s archipelago in the Indian Ocean, a cluster of islands known for white-sand beaches, turquoise water and a culture shaped by centuries of Swahili, Arab, Persian and European trade. The main island, Unguja, is where most visitors arrive, combining palm-fringed coastline with the historic streets of Stone Town at its centre. Spice plantations […]
Paje
Paje is a beach village on Zanzibar’s southeast coast, set along a long stretch of white sand backed by a shallow, reef-protected lagoon. The wide tidal flats and steady trade winds have made it one of East Africa’s leading destinations for kitesurfing, drawing both beginners taking their first lessons and experienced riders chasing consistent conditions. […]
Stone Town
Stone Town is the historic heart of Zanzibar City, a UNESCO World Heritage site whose narrow streets, coral-stone buildings and carved wooden doors reflect centuries of Swahili, Arab, Persian, Indian and European influence. Winding alleyways open onto small squares, mosques, churches and old merchant houses that together tell the story of the island’s role as […]
Nungwi
Nungwi sits at the northern tip of Zanzibar, known for some of the island’s clearest water and a long stretch of white sand that stays firm and swimmable regardless of the tide, unlike many beaches further south. It has grown into one of Zanzibar’s most developed resort areas, with a wide choice of hotels, dive […]
Mafia Island
Mafia Island lies south of Zanzibar in the Indian Ocean, a quieter and far less developed island best known for its marine life rather than its beaches alone. Warm currents bring whale sharks close to shore between October and March, making Mafia one of the most reliable places in the world to snorkel alongside these […]
Pemba Island
Pemba Island lies north of Zanzibar in the Indian Ocean, a lush, hilly island covered in clove and spice plantations rather than the flatter coral terrain of its better-known neighbour. Its coastline is fringed by some of the most pristine and least-dived reefs in East Africa, dropping into deep channels that attract a rich variety […]
