Free Tanzania & Zanzibar Guidebook

We've put together a guidebook with everything you need to know about Tanzania and Zanzibar. Written by our specialists, it details destination information, a wildlife guide, some suggested itineraries and plenty more to inspire your holiday. Fill in the form below and if you live in UK, your guidebook will arrive by post within the next couple of days. For those who live abroad, we will send you a copy by email.

Zanzibar Itineraries

We offer an extensive range of luxury safari and beach holidays including Zanzibar. Combine privately guided safaris with a luxury beach escape on Zanzibar for an unforgettable holiday experience. Or simply stay on Zanzibar with its beautiful beaches and world-class luxury hotels and boutique beach lodges.

Zanzibar Favourites

Just a short hop from mainland Tanzania means that Zanzibar works really well as part of a tailor-made safari and beach holiday, as well as a beach holiday destination. There are a number of luxury resorts – ideal for luxury family holidays; plus a handful of exclusive luxury beach lodges – ideal for luxury honeymoons and romantic holidays.

Kenya and Zanzibar

Combining the wildlife rich plains of Kenya with its own palm flanked coastline or the shores of Zanzibar makes for a truly unforgettable safari and beach holiday. Offering wildlife encounters and ultimate relaxation in equal measure, this tried and tested combination promises the best of both in eastern Africa.

Swimming with whale sharks

October to March is whale shark season on Mafia Island, and heading out in search of these majestic creatures is one of the most popular activities on the island at this time of year.

Zanzibar honeymoons

Zanzibar is an ever-popular choice with honeymooners; it is extraordinarily romantic with its beautiful white, sandy beaches, clear turquoise waters and some fantastic places to stay. Conveniently only a short distance from both the Tanzanian mainland and Kenya makes Zanzibar an ideal choice for a premier safari and beach honeymoon.

Wildlife guide

Zanzibar's coastline is an underwater paradise. Bursting with marine life, it is the perfect destination for an unforgettable scuba diving and snorkelling adventure. In land too, Zanzibar is home to a catalogue of unique and endemic wildlife. Here's our guide to what to spot where in Zanzibar.

Safari and beach holidays

Home to unrivalled wildlife viewing and one of the world’s most impressive coastlines, there is no better place to combine a beach and safari trip than in Africa.

Family favourites

With soft white sands and crystal clear waters, Zanzibar is the perfect beach add-on to a family safari holiday or even a tropical island getaway on its own. The calm waters around Zanzibar are perfect for young children and on-land there is plenty to keep all ages entertained too. From spotting bush babies in the Jozani-Chwaka National Park to visiting a traditional Swahali village and kitesurfing in the Indian Ocean, Zanzibar is an adventure playground for young and old.

We’ve shortlisted our top five family friendly hotels on Zanzibar, each with fantastic facilities to help you make the most of your family holiday.

Breezes Beach Club & Spa

Set on a pristine stretch of white sandy beach, the Breezes Beach Club and Spa offers a catalogue of activities to sate the adventure seeking appetites of teens and children. From the resort, take a tour of Prison Island, spot red colobus monkeys in Jozani Forest or explore the beautiful Zanzibar coastline on board a traditional dhow.

White Sands Luxury Villas & Spa

White Sands Luxury Villas and Spa offers accommodation in private villas, making it perfect for families wanting to spend quality time together. Set on a stunning stretch of beach, the resort is a haven for kite surfers in Zanzibar too.

Baraza Resort & Spa

With one of the island’s best kids clubs, Baraza is perfect for a holiday with children. Luxurious villas at the resort come complete with private plunge pools making them perfect boltholes for families.

Matemwe Lodge

When it comes to smaller, more intimate resorts, Matemwe Lodge has the answer. Its laid-back atmosphere makes it ideal for families, and the spacious rooms at the hotel feature a mezzanine floor giving families with younger children space to relax too.

Pongwe Beach Hotel

With accommodation in 23 cottages, Pongwe is a beachfront resort which enjoys total privacy in an idyllic location. A beautiful reef sits just a kilometre from the shoreline, confirming the resort as the perfect spot for scuba diving or even game fishing. Hiring a 4WD and spending a day exploring the island of Zanzibar makes for a fantastic adventure with the kids in tow.

Take a look at our top itineraries for families in Zanzibar:

Family Selous Safari and Beach combines an exciting safari in the Selous Game Reserve with a relaxed beach stay on Zanzibar.
Family Safari and Zanzibar takes in the wonder of Tanzania with time spent at Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti, before a retreat on Zanzibar where you can do as much or as little as you wish.

All of our family holidays are entirely tailor-made, call one of our specialists now on 020 3141 2810 or email info@imagineafrica.co.uk to get the ball rolling.