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Discover Zanzibar Beach Vacations | All-Inclusive Packages & Luxury Beach Resorts

Escape to Zanzibar’s white-sand beaches with all-inclusive holiday packages. Enjoy top beach resorts, romantic honeymoons, family vacations, and safari add-ons.

 

Zanzibar Beach Holidays

Soft White Sands. Azure Indian Ocean. Endless Sunshine. Your Perfect Beach Escape Awaits.

The Indian Ocean Paradise You’ve Been Dreaming Of

Few places on earth combine white-sand beaches, crystal-blue ocean, luxury resorts, deep history, and vibrant Swahili culture quite like Zanzibar.

Whether you’re pairing your holiday with a Kenya safari, a Tanzania wildlife adventure, or planning a dedicated Zanzibar honeymoon, this enchanting island promises days filled with sunshine, romance, sea breeze, and unforgettable marine experiences.

 

At Annest Kenya Safaris, we design award-worthy Zanzibar beach holidays that bring together the island’s finest beaches—Nungwi, Kendwa, Paje, Matemwe, Pongwe, Bwejuu, Jambiani—with curated experiences, day trips, and tailored excursions.


Our goal: the best Zanzibar vacation of your life.

Zanzibar Beach Holidays

Why Choose Zanzibar for Your Beach Holiday?

Explore our most popular Zanzibar holiday packages, perfect for every kind of traveler:

 

World-Class Beaches

Nungwi’s soft white sands… Paje’s turquoise shallows… Kendwa’s legendary sunsets… Zanzibar’s coastline is pure paradise.

Perfect Add-On After a Safari

Unwind after your Kenya or Tanzania safari with a slower rhythm: beach lounging, cocktails, massages, and the gentle Indian Ocean breeze.

Luxury Resorts & Boutique Escapes

From 5-star beachfront villas, private plunge pools, infinity pools, spa retreats, to barefoot eco-lodges… Zanzibar caters to every taste.

Culture + Adventure

Stone Town, spice farms, mangrove forests, giant tortoises, snorkeling, dhow cruises, dolphins, deep-sea fishing — Zanzibar is a complete destination.

Ideal for Honeymooners & Families

Romantic escapes or active family trips — both flourish here.

Nairobi hotels

How to Get to Zanzibar

From Kenya (Nairobi / Mombasa / Diani Beach):

  • Direct flights: Precision Air, Jambojet, Kenya Airways, Fly540

  • Flight time: 1 hr 15 mins

From Tanzania (Arusha / Serengeti / Dar es Salaam):

  • Flights via: Coastal Aviation, Auric Air, Air Tanzania

  • Serengeti → Zanzibar direct: 1 hr 45 mins

  • Arusha → Zanzibar: 1 hr 20 mins

All transfers are handled by Annest Kenya Safaris for seamless travel.

Zanzibar Beach Holidays

Best Time to Visit Zanzibar

Zanzibar is a year-round destination, but the ideal months are:

  • June – October → Perfect beach weather

  • December – February → Hot, sunny, and ideal for honeymoons

  • March – May → Green season, occasional rain, great value

Water temperatures stay warm all year, averaging 27–29°C.

Zanzibar beach vacation

Zanzibar Marine Life & Landscape

Zanzibar’s reefs, lagoons, and seagrass beds host:

  • Vibrant coral gardens

  • Dolphins (Kizimkazi)

  • Sea turtles

  • Octopus & reef fish

  • Whale sharks (seasonal)

  • Colorful starfish & sea horses

The coastline offers:
sandbanks, mangrove forests, tropical palms, sand dunes, and glass-clear lagoons.

Zanzibar beach vacation

Top Zanzibar Beaches

Nungwi Beach – Best for swimming & nightlife

Kendwa Beach – Calm waters, golden sunsets

Paje Beach – Kitesurfing capital

Jambiani – Relaxed, authentic, cultural

Matemwe – Perfect for luxury resorts & Mnemba snorkeling

Pongwe & Kiwengwa – Peaceful and scenic

The Best Beaches in Zanzibar (Ultimate Guide)

Nungwi Beach – The Most Beautiful in Zanzibar

Nungwi is the jewel of Zanzibar — soft beaches, perfect swimming all day (no extreme tides), and vibrant evenings.Perfect for:HoneymoonersCouplesSwimmerss.

Kendwa Beach – Calm Waters & Romantic Sunsets

Kendwa is breathtaking — turquoise waters, gentle tides, and world-famous sunsets.Perfect for:Luxury travellersSunset loversSwimming

Matemwe – Gateway to Mnemba Island

Diving and snorkeling paradise.Perfect for:DiversCouplesPeace seekers

Paje – The Heart of Zanzibar’s Kite Surfing Scene

Trendy, lively, stunning.Perfect for:Young travellersKite surfersLong-stay digital nomads

Jambiani – Peaceful, Authentic & Beautiful

Great for cultural immersion and quiet beaches.Perfect for:HoneymoonersPeace seekersBoutique hotel lovers

Zanzibar Excursions & Day Trips (2026/2027)

UNESCO heritage, narrow streets, markets, House of Wonders, Slave Market & Old Fort.

A romantic sail into the sunset with snacks, drinks, and live taarab music.

Discover clove, cinnamon, nutmeg and Swahili cooking traditions.

Meet giant Aldabra tortoises & snorkel in turquoise waters.

Meet the rare Red Colobus monkeys and walk the mangrove boardwalk.

Ethical wild dolphin encounters at sunrise.

Catch marlin, tuna, dorado and wahoo in world-class waters.

Sandbank picnics, snorkeling, seafood lunches, dhow cruising – the most famous Zanzibar marine experience.

Zanzibar beach holidays

Zanzibar for Honeymooners

Zanzibar is one of the world’s most romantic destinations, offering:
✔ Private beach villas
✔ Candlelit dinners
✔ Sunset cruises
✔ Couples spa treatments
✔ Infinity pools
✔ Secluded white-sand beaches

Annest Kenya Safaris specializes in tailor-made honeymoon packages.

ANNEST KENYA SAFARIS

Beach + Safari Combinations (Most Booked)

  • Masai Mara + Zanzibar (7–10 Days)

  • Amboseli + Zanzibar (6–8 Days)

  • Serengeti + Zanzibar (8–10 Days)

  • Safari in Kenya + Beach in Zanzibar (10–14 Days)

Perfect for couples, families, and luxury travelers.

Zanzibar Beach Holiday Extensions

3-Day Zanzibar Flight Safari Extension

(Perfect after a Kenya or Tanzania safari)

Highlights:

  • Stone Town guided tour

  • Spice Island tour

  • White-sand beach relaxation

  • Swim, snorkel, or unwind

4-Day Zanzibar Fly-In Holiday from Nairobi

Includes:

  • Stone Town + Prison Island

  • Sunset Dhow Cruise

  • Beach leisure

  • Resort of your choice

A full beach vacation featuring:

  • Stone Town tour

  • Spice Island tour

  • Safari Blue full-day boat adventure

  • Jozani Forest + Dolphin Tour

  • Snorkeling & marine activities

6-Day Zanzibar Fly-In Tour from Zanzibar (Island to Island)

Designed for travelers already on the island who want a multi-beach holiday.

Covers:

  • Nungwi

  • Kendwa

  • Paje

  • Jambiani

  • Mnemba Island snorkeling

Tanzania Safari Packages – Tailored for Every Traveler

At Annest Kenya Safaris, our Tanzania safari packages combine comfort, wildlife, and authentic culture.
Choose from budget, mid-range, or luxury Tanzania safaris, all customizable to match your style and schedule.

4 Days – The Serengeti Safari – Fly And Drive

Ideal short trip for first-time visitors

5 Days Immersive Ndutu Safari

Explore Ndutu and Ngorongoro Crater

Lake Manyara, Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater

6 Day Tanzania Safari

Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Tarangire | Private 4×4 Jeep Tour

Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Tarangire | Private 4×4 Jeep Tour

9 days Tanzania safari

Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Ndutu & Tarangire Tour

12 days honeymoon Tanzania and Zanzibar

From surf to Turf

13 Days Safari + Zanzibar holiday

From surf to Turf

Kenya–Tanzania Safari Itineraries

We offer a range of customizable Kenya Tanzania safari packages to suit every traveler, whether you’re looking for a budgetfriendly group tour or a luxurious private safari experience.

 

ANNEST KENYA SAFARIS

Why Choose Annest Kenya Safaris for Zanzibar Holidays?

✔ Trusted Kenya & Tanzania tour operator
✔ Direct partnerships with Zanzibar hotels
✔ Flexible payment plans
✔ 24/7 on-ground support
✔ Tailor-made packages
✔ Fast responses
✔ All budgets covered: luxury, midrange, affordable

Book Your Zanzibar Beach Holiday – 2026/2027

Whether you desire luxury, romance, family relaxation, or a post-safari escape, Annest Kenya Safaris creates the perfect Zanzibar holiday crafted around your dreams.

Tell us your travel dates & preferences — we’ll design your ideal Zanzibar getaway.

FAQs – Zanzibar Beach Holidays

June–October for perfect weather.
December–February for hotter beach days.
March–May is rainy but offers great value.

 

Yes — Tanzania eVisa or visa on arrival for most nationalities.

 

Absolutely!
Direct flights from Nairobi, Mombasa, and Diani Beach make Zanzibar the perfect beach extension.

 

 

Nungwi and Kendwa for sunsets,
Paje for kitesurfing,
Matemwe for luxury and Mnemba snorkeling.

 

 

  • Minimum: 3 days

  • Ideal: 5–7 days

  • Honeymoon: 7–10 days

Yes — it’s one of East Africa’s safest beach destinations.

Snorkeling, scuba diving, dhow cruises, spice tours, Stone Town tours, deep-sea fishing, swimming with dolphins, kite surfing, sandbank picnics, and more.