Spice Island escape
Tailor-made Zanzibar tours
Explore warm-water beaches, coral reefs and historic Stone Town.
Why travel here
Discover Zanzibar
Zanzibar blends Swahili culture, Arabian influences and Indian Ocean beaches. Stone Town's lanes, markets and carved doors offer a fascinating contrast to the relaxed coast and its warm, clear water.
Beach areas such as Nungwi, Kendwa and Paje each have a different atmosphere. Days can include snorkelling, diving, kayaking, traditional sailing, spice-farm visits and time in Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park.
We select the right coast and accommodation around your dates and priorities, then build flights and transfers into the itinerary. Zanzibar can be a holiday in its own right or an easy final chapter after safari.
Plan my Zanzibar journeyMonth by month
Climate guide
Representative 30-year averages for Zanzibar City. Conditions vary across each destination and between years.
Best time to visit
June to October is cooler, drier and breezier, while December to February is hotter and generally dry with warm seas. March to May usually brings the heaviest rain and is less reliable for a beach-focused stay.
Swipe sideways to see every month.
| Average | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day temperature | 30°C | 30°C | 30°C | 29°C | 28°C | 28°C | 27°C | 27°C | 28°C | 29°C | 29°C | 30°C |
| Night temperature | 26°C | 26°C | 26°C | 25°C | 25°C | 24°C | 23°C | 23°C | 23°C | 24°C | 25°C | 26°C |
| Rainfall | 44 mm | 36 mm | 122 mm | 200 mm | 146 mm | 35 mm | 22 mm | 21 mm | 19 mm | 52 mm | 84 mm | 93 mm |
Figures use the current WMO standard 30-year climate period, 1991–2020. Rounded monthly averages are derived from ERA5 historical weather data via Open-Meteo.
Make it memorable
Signature Zanzibar experiences
Choose the moments that matter most and we will shape the route, pace and places to stay around them.
Stone TownExplore carved doors, markets, rooftop views and layers of Swahili, Arabian and Indian Ocean history.Include this experience 
Reefs and warm waterChoose the right coast for snorkelling, diving, kayaking, tides and the atmosphere you want from your stay.Include this experience 
A slower island finishAdd Zanzibar after safari or build a standalone holiday with spice farms, forest, sailing and plenty of unplanned time.Include this experience Route inspiration
An example 8 days journey
A relaxed island journey that balances Stone Town's character with nature, water activities and beach time.
- 01Stone Town
Two nights for history, food and atmosphere
- 02Spice country
Farms, flavours and village landscapes
- 03Jozani and the east
Forest, reef activities and a different coastline
- 04Nungwi or Kendwa
A laid-back northern beach finish
Every route is adjusted around your dates, budget, interests and preferred pace.
Plan this routeFind your fit
Perfect for
- Safari extensions
- Couples
- Diving and snorkelling
- Culture and food
- Warm-water beaches
Extend the adventure
Combine Zanzibar with
Contrast wildlife, landscape, culture and coast in one carefully connected journey.
Your journey starts here
Let’s shape your Zanzibar journey around you.
Tell us what interests you, when you hope to travel and the pace or budget you have in mind.
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