A dhow at sunset off Zanzibar

Zanzibar

White sand, warm water and dhows on the horizon, with Stone Town's old streets a short drive away.

ZNZAbout 13 hours with one stop. From Manchester.

Good to know.

Flight time
About 13 hours with one stop. From Manchester.
Best time to go
June to October, and December to February
Suits
Honeymooners, couples and slow beach holidays
Food and alcohol
We check each hotel and tell you plainly.

Flight times are approximate and depend on the route and airline.

Why Zanzibar.

Quiet beaches

Long, calm stretches of sand on the north and east coasts.

Stone Town

Old streets, markets and the call to prayer, an easy day trip from the beach.

Honeymoon villas

Private pools and quiet rooms, if you ask the right hotel.

Zanzibar, sorted.

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What happens next

  • We'll get back to you as soon as we can
  • Options compared like for like
  • Nothing booked until you say yes
  • Nothing upfront on free cancellation bookings

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