Destination
Zanzibar
Why visit?
Why visit Zanzibar?
Zanzibar - the Spice Island weaves together centuries of Swahili, Arab, Persian, Indian, and European history into a tapestry of stone towns, spice plantations, and palm-fringed beaches. From Stone Town's carved doors to Mnemba Atoll's coral gardens, Zanzibar is sensory immersion.
Unique
What makes Zanzibar unique
- Stone Town - UNESCO labyrinth, carved doors, spice markets, Freddie Mercury house, sunset dhow cruises.
- Mnemba Atoll - private island, world-class diving, dolphin encounters, green turtle nesting.
- North Coast (Nungwi/Kendwa) - white sand, turquoise water, dhow building, full-moon parties.
- Spice plantations - clove, nutmeg, cinnamon, vanilla tours, cooking classes, sensory immersion.
Getting there
How to get there
Fly into Zanzibar (ZNZ) - direct on Qatar, Turkish, Ethiopian, FlyDubai, Kenya Airways, Precision Air. 20-min flight from Dar es Salaam. Leshy arranges private transfers to Stone Town or beach lodges.
Seasons
When to visit
June - October (cool, dry) for best beach weather, diving visibility.
December - February (hot, dry) for festive season.
March - May (long rains) - lush, fewer visitors, lower rates.
Prime locations
Where to go
- Stone Town UNESCO heritage, carved doors, spice markets, sunset dhows, history.
- Mnemba Atoll Private island, world-class diving, dolphins, turtle nesting, exclusivity.
- Nungwi & Kendwa North coast beaches, dhow building, full-moon parties, diving.
- Spice Plantations & Jozani Clove/nutmeg/cinnamon tours, red colobus monkeys, cooking classes.
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