Zanzibar

No trip to Zanzibar is complete without a visit to Stone Town, the old part of the main city on the island. The town offers a contrast to the endless, turquoise seas and sandy beaches that you’ll enjoy during the rest of your stay.

There’s so much to see in Stone Town, which has charm by the bucket load. Think beautiful, crumbling buildings, Arabian-style rooftop bars, lively beaches, chaotic markets and dhow cruises at sunset.

There are numerous dive sites in Zanzibar, and it’s possible to dive here all year round. The private Mnemba Atoll to the northeast of the island is the top dive site; a conservation area with excellent visibility where you can spot dolphins, green turtles, elusive little seahorses, moray eels and rays.  

Zanzibar is an ideal location for kite surfers, with shallow turquoise lagoons and consistent, warm winds. The south-east is the best sport for kiting, particularly the beaches in Dongwe, Paje and Jambiani. Paje beach has the most kite centres where you can rent equipment or take lessons if you prefer.

Step onto the deck of a dhow, relax and let us sail you away on a magical sunset cruise to end your day. Our sunset cruises leave Stone Town in the late afternoon to cruise along the coast, slicing through the clear turquoise water. The sounds of the bustle of busy people in Stone Town grow faint in the distance until they seem there, only in a memory. Musicians take over the sounds playing taarab, songs of love and loss, on violin and oud, as the crew serve canapés and keep your glass topped up with your choice of a selection of beverages, encouraging you to sink back into the cushions and enjoy the romance of Africa while watching the scenery drift by.