Zanzibar Island is located a short distance off the mainland coast of Tanzania. The warm waters of the Indian Ocean are home to colourful coral reefs and tropical fish. The sand beaches on the eastern side of the island rival the finest in the world. In Stonetown there are several intimate hotels, restaurants of all flavours and wonderful shopping.

Zanzibar Island is a perfect end to a safari, where you can savour the moment sipping fine South African wine while the setting sun torches the returning fishing dhows' brilliant shades of orange and crimson and the surrounding mosques call the devout to prayer.

ZANZIBAR SERENA INN

Idyllically situated on the sea front of ancient Stone Town, washed by the aquamarine waters of the Zanzibar channel, redolent of the scent of cloves and flanked by an exotic melange of sultan’s palaces, Portuguese forts, ancient dhow harbours, dark slave markets, and bright bazaars, the Zanzibar Serena Inn is a haven of tranquillity and opulence amongst the bustle of Zanzibar. MORE..

Photo courtesy of Mnemba Island Lodge

MNEMBA ISLAND LODGE

Mnemba Island Lodge is situated on an exclusive island just 4.5 kilometres (2.8 miles) off the north-eastern tip of Zanzibar in the azure Indian Ocean. Surrounded by an atoll of breathtaking coral reefs, it boasts some of Africa’s most wonderful dive sites. Mnemba is renowned as one of the most romantic ocean destinations in the world, offering a privacy and rustic exclusivity unparalleled on the African coastline. MORE...

Photo courtesy of Ras Nungwi Resort

RAS NUNGWI BEACH HOTEL

On the northernmost peninsula of Zanzibar Island, Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel overlooks a sparkling expanse of iridescent Indian Ocean. The lush gardens drop down onto one of the finest and most unspoilt beaches on the island, which in turn is fringed by a wide and thriving coral reef. Infused with the laid-back, exotic yet ultimately natural spirit of Zanzibar, this is the place to relax and enjoy all that this extraordinary part of the world has to offer. MORE...