The Spice Island's capital, Stone Town, is a historic centre and World Heritage Site. Rich in history and culture, this jewel of an island capital consists of cobbled, tiny winding lanes lined with traders, crumbling palaces, and mosques giving the muezzins' call to prayer at daybreak. Stone Town is fascinating. A true Swahili and Arabic fuel for the senses.

Zanzibar, while well-known, is not tourist saturated, and it offers stunning beaches for those that savour this idyllic Indian Ocean archipelago.  "If I'd been a Victorian explorer, I'd have thought, Sod it, I'll stay here" ~ Jeremy Clarkson on Zanzibar, which he further described as having history and soul!  Well, we couldn't agree more. Zanzibar is a fantastic honeymoon, anniversary or family vacation destination and a great end to a safari on the mainland. There is plenty to do in Zanzibar, from spice tours to forest tours, snorkelling, or diving, with both Pemba Island and Mafia Island being particularly good for diving. Mafia Island is famous for its abundance of whale sharks from October to March.

In recent years, tourism has overtaken the spice trade in the economy, but these Islands retain a rustic charm. So essentially there are many places to relax, and plenty of fantastic accommodation options suit everyone's needs. Some high-end beach resorts like Zuri Zanzibar and The Residence offer opulence and refined barefoot luxury. In contrast, others provide more lodge-style accommodation similar to those on the safari circuits, such as Kilindi and Mnemba Island Lodge. In addition, the boutique and exclusive villas at Xanadu offer complete personalised services and are typically all-inclusive, a firm favourite of Safari Guru for honeymoon vacations. Some of the Zanzibar properties are unique in that they are a hybrid of all three, offering suites, rooms and villas throughout its beautiful gardens and beachfront access, such as Zuri. Personal villas with private chefs abound, and don't think you need a large group, or deep pockets, to take advantage of this intimate, exclusive style. These villas come in different sizes (accommodating two people upwards) and are privately run. True Zanzibarian warmth.

For those seeking the culture and intrigue of the Island, a stay in enchanting Stone Town is a real treat. Here you can choose accommodations to match your style and tastes. From the historic, unique, atmospheric 19th-century mansion, built-in Swahili-Arabian style boutique hotels of Emerson Spice to the equally charismatic, romantic yet slightly more conventionally elegant Kisiwa House. Or the more luxurious beach/town retreat of the five-star Omani-styled Park Hyatt. Don't be fooled by the chain name of this luxury hotel; it has real character too.

Indeed, in our view, and depending on your holiday wishes, a mix of a stay in Stone Town and beach property is an absolute 'best of both worlds' option.

What experiences does Zanzibar Offer? There is plenty of beach relaxation, cultural opportunities and fresh delicacies for the foodies! The warm Indian Ocean offers spectacular energetic fun, the turquoise waters perfect for diving, snorkelling, fishing, dhow boats sunset cruises, paddle boarding and sport fishing! To visit Zanzibar island offers real food for the soul and a proper immersive break from the realities of the daily grind!

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