The island finish

Zanzibar safaris

A short flight from Arusha: white-sand beaches, spice farms, and Stone Town’s Swahili alleys. The standard add-on to any northern Tanzania safari.

Good to know

Best: Jun–Oct, Dec–Feb · short flight from Arusha

Visiting Zanzibar

Zanzibar is the classic beach finish to an East African safari. White sand, warm Indian Ocean water and reefs for snorkelling and diving sit alongside Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage old town of Swahili houses, carved doors, markets and narrow lanes.

Where to stay

The north and northwest coasts have beaches that are swimmable through most of the tide. The east coast is quieter, with wide lagoons and big tidal ranges. Stone Town is best for one or two nights of culture, food and history.

Getting there

Zanzibar is a short flight from Arusha, the Serengeti, Dar es Salaam or Nairobi, so it joins easily onto any Kenya or Tanzania safari. Remember that the Tanzania government inbound travel insurance also applies on arrival in Zanzibar.

When to go

June to October and December to February are the driest and most popular months. The long rains around April and May bring lower rates and some lodge closures.

Ask us to add three to five nights on Zanzibar, or nearby Pemba, to your safari.

Tours to Zanzibar

Safaris that visit Zanzibar

All safaris

Safari & beach

13-Day Kenya, Tanzania & Zanzibar Safari

13 Days / 12 Nights

$9,214 / personPrivate · from, per person, US$, estimate, subject to availabilityView itinerary

Luxury

12-Day Luxury Kenya & Tanzania Safari with Zanzibar

12 Days / 11 Nights

$8,099 / personPrivate · from, per person, US$, estimate, subject to availabilityView itinerary

Luxury

3-Day Luxury Fly-in Serengeti Safari from Zanzibar

3 Days / 2 Nights

$1,300 / personPrivate · from, per person, US$, estimate, subject to availabilityView itinerary

Luxury

12-Day Luxury Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Beach Stay

12 Days / 11 Nights

$4,147 / personPrivate, some activities shared · from, per person, US$, estimate, subject to availabilityView itinerary

14-Day Mikumi, Ruaha & Zanzibar Safari

14 Days / 13 Nights

$13,200 / personPrivate · from, per person, US$, estimate, subject to availabilityView itinerary

12-Day Selous & Zanzibar Safari

12 Days / 11 Nights

$9,600 / personPrivate · from, per person, US$, estimate, subject to availabilityView itinerary

Zanzibar is ready when you are.

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Plan a Zanzibar Safari

Entry requirements: Kenya eTA and Tanzania inbound insurance

Kenya. Most visitors, including children, need an approved Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) before they fly. Citizens of most African countries and some other travellers are exempt; the official site has the list. Apply only on the official site as soon as your flights are confirmed. Standard processing is normally about three working days but can take longer and approval is not guaranteed, so allow at least a week; an expedited option is available at extra cost.

Tanzania and Zanzibar. Since 1 October 2026 foreign visitors must hold the government inbound travel insurance (USD 44 per adult, valid up to 92 days), bought from NIC if you first arrive on the mainland or from ZIC if you first arrive in Zanzibar. One policy covers the whole country, and your own travel insurance does not replace it. Residents of EAC and SADC countries are exempt on the mainland. A visa or e-visa is still required for most nationalities.

Who needs a Kenya eTA Apply for a Kenya eTA Tanzania mainland insurance (NIC) Zanzibar insurance (ZIC)

Guidance checked against the official sites on 29 October 2026. Entry rules change; confirm on the official sites before you travel.

All prices shown are estimates. Your final price is confirmed in your written quote.