A white beach with palms and a wooden pier in ZanzibarPhoto: Humphrey M / Unsplash

Zanzibar

Spice island, after the safari.

Best months
Jun–Oct, Dec–Feb
Door to door
~30hfrom · 2 stops
Time difference
…vs San Antonio, today
Luxury room
$600–1,200per night, typical
Ideal stay
4 nightsTanzania

White beaches, dhows at sunset and the old stone alleys of Stone Town. The classic finish to a Serengeti safari.

Don’t miss

  • 01Sunset dhow sail
  • 02Stone Town walk and spice farm
  • 03Snorkel the Mnemba Atoll

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When to go

BestGoodOff-seasonClosed

January: Hot and calm.

Where to stay

Our favorite hotels here. Ask for any of them, or tell us what you like and we’ll match you.

Mnemba Atoll

&Beyond Mnemba Island

Barefoot bandas on a private island.

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Our price promise

You pay the same public rate you’d find on Expedia or the hotel’s own site, or less. On top, at no extra cost: breakfast for two every day, a $100 property credit, and an upgrade and late checkout when available. On a 4-night stay that’s worth about $340.

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Before you go

Getting there
Fly into ZNZ. Private drive from Zanzibar airport, about 1 hours.
US passport
Tanzania visa required (e-Visa). Zanzibar also requires its own travel insurance, bought online. State Department country info ↗
Money
Tanzanian shilling (TZS); US dollars widely used
Plugs
D and G · 230 V
Language
Swahili, English

Entry rules change. Your advisor confirms them for your passport before you book.

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