Four crafted island journeys — 5, 7, 10 and 14 days — built around the north-coast reefs of Kendwa and Nungwi, the kite lagoons of Paje, the spice farms and forests inland, and the carved alleys of Stone Town.
Every itinerary is private and flexible — swap beaches, add a safari before or after, or stretch the nights where you fall in love.
A short, sun-soaked introduction to the north coast: swimmable beaches at any tide, a sunset dhow, and the reefs of Mnemba.
One week to see both sides of the island: north-coast ocean days, the Jozani forest, a spice farm lunch and two nights in Stone Town.
Ten unhurried days across three coasts — north-coast reefs, the kite-and-lagoon east coast at Paje, and the culture of Stone Town.
Our most complete island journey — every coast of Unguja plus a flight to Pemba, the archipelago's wild, green and largely undiscovered sister island.
When the Indian Ocean pulls back a kilometre, walk the exposed reef flats with a local guide to find starfish, sea cucumbers, octopus and seaweed farms tended by the village women.
Dawn boats out to the resident bottlenose and humpback pods. Slip in with mask and fins and watch them pass below you in the clear blue.
Ride along the tideline at sunrise or sunset, then take the horses bareback into the shallows for a swim — one of the island's most photographed experiences.
A protected coral atoll with turtles, reef sharks, moray eels and clouds of fish just metres from the boat.
Sail a hand-built wooden dhow as the sun drops into the ocean, with Swahili snacks and spiced tea on board.
Steady trade winds and a shallow turquoise lagoon make Paje one of the world's great learn-to-kite spots. IKO-certified schools, beginner to advanced.
Ride the island's famous jet-car across the shallows, or try jet ski, parasailing, banana boat and flyboard along the north coast.
A full day on a traditional dhow: reef snorkelling, mangrove lagoon, dolphins, and a seafood barbecue on a disappearing sandbank.
The only home of the endemic Zanzibar red colobus monkey, plus a mangrove boardwalk and giant fig trees.
Carved doors, the old slave market memorial, House of Wonders, Freddie Mercury's birthplace, and the Forodhani night food market.
Taste cloves, vanilla, nutmeg and cinnamon straight from the tree, then cook pilau and coconut curry with a local family.
A short boat ride to Changuu Island's Aldabra tortoises — some over 150 years old — and a quiet snorkelling beach.
A private table set on a white sandbar that exists only at low tide, with grilled lobster and chilled drinks.
Half or full-day charters for sailfish, marlin, yellowfin tuna and wahoo, August to March being the prime window.
June to October and December to February are dry, sunny and ideal. April and May are the long rains — quieter and much cheaper, with warm sea and short heavy showers.
Yes. Every itinerary can start or finish with the northern circuit — Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro — with a short flight from Arusha to Zanzibar.
Very. Kendwa swims at every tide, the excursions are short, and most resorts have family rooms and pools. We adjust boat times for younger children.
Reef shoes for the ocean walk, high-factor sunscreen, a light cover-up for Stone Town and villages, and a dry bag for boat days.