Stone Town for two nights, then the east or north coast depending on whether you want reef or swimming at all tides.
When to go
June to October and December to February. April and May are the long rains.
How long
Six to ten days, usually attached to a Tanzania safari.
What our designers tell first-timers
- East coast has dramatic tides; north coast swims all day
- Stone Town is worth two nights before the beach, not one
- Ramadan changes restaurant hours significantly
Places we book here
The Residence
Beach Villa
$940 per night
Plan Zanzibar properly
Draft it free in about 40 seconds, then a designer takes over.