Tours to Zanzibar. Spices and Stone Town

  • 16.12.2021

Not so long ago, Zanzibar did not have a single hotel with an all-inclusive food concept, but over time, such hotels began to appear. The concept of "all inclusive" finds more and more supporters every year, and the owners of beach resorts in Zanzibar are thinking about how to offer their guests the opportunity to relax on this concept. As a rule, all-inclusive hotels in Zanzibar also offer the possibility of a holiday according to a different concept, but if you plan to spend almost all the time on the territory of the hotel, then it will be more profitable for you to rest on the all-inclusive system, and not pay separately for food, drinks and some services.

In this article, we will introduce you some fairly popular all inclusive Zanzibar hotels. If you want to enjoy a carefree holiday on this island, then we advise you to consider staying in one of these hotels.

Baraza Resort & Spa

This is quite a luxurious hotel in Zanzibar, which offers the possibility of staying in a separate villa with a separate living room, terrace and pool. The fusion of Indian, Arabic and Swahili styles of design and décor makes the Baraza Resort & Spa a truly unique and magnificent property.

The Baraza Resort & Spa is located on the southeast coast of Zanzibar, about an hour's drive from the airport and Stone Town. Hotel "Baraza" has a 400-meter beach, which some experts have included among the best beaches in the world.

Doubletree By Hilton Resort Zanzibar


The hotel that brought the Hilton brand to Zanzibar is ideal for people looking for an African-inspired stay. This hotel is located in the fishing village of Nungwi in the north of the island, an hour's drive from Stone Town. Offering beautiful views of the beach and the Indian Ocean, the Doubletree By Hilton Resort Zanzibar allows guests to experience rural life by living next door to the locals. The hotel's location also provides guests with a unique view of the fishing boats that sail to the fishing grounds near the Nungwi Peninsula.

While Doubletree By Hilton Resort Zanzibar is not all-inclusive, most guests prefer this meal plan.

Dream of Zanzibar


Large hotel with a spacious area, has a large selection of rooms for every taste. Connoisseurs of the concept of "all inclusive" quite often choose this hotel in Zanzibar. Some rooms at Dream of Zanzibar have sea views and some have garden views, but they are all equipped to a very high standard. The Dream of Zanzibar is decorated in a contemporary style with Afro-Arab touches. Some suites and public areas make you feel like you are in an Arab palace.

Dream of Zanzibar is located on the northeast coast of Zanzibar, right on the ocean. You will need approximately one hour drive to reach this hotel from the airport.

At the Dream of Zanzibar you will find 157 rooms equipped to the highest standards. Some rooms have furniture made by Italian craftsmen.

Hideaway of Nungwi Resort & Spa


If you prefer to stay in new hotels with an all-inclusive concept, then the Hideaway of Nungwi Resort & Spa, which opened in 2013, is perfect for you. This hotel is perfect for a relaxing holiday. As you know, many Zanzibar all-inclusive hotels also offer other dining concepts, and the Hideaway of Nungwi Resort & Spa is no exception. Here, in addition to All Inclusive, you can choose the half board concept. But the fact is that the cost of an all-inclusive stay is not much higher than the cost of a half-board stay, so almost all guests pay extra for the all-inclusive concept and relax in the hotel without denying themselves anything.

Broadband internet access at the Hideaway of Nungwi Resort & Spa is available in all suites, and Wi-Fi internet access is available almost anywhere in the hotel.

La Gemma Dell'Est


Offering spectacular sunset views, La Gemma Dell'Est has a very large area that guests can drive around with golf carts if they wish. La Gemma Dell'Est is located on the northwest coast of Zanzibar, south of the village of Nungwi. It is important to note that La Gemma Dell'Est is located on a beach where the tides are not as noticeable as in other parts of Zanzibar.

Mapenzi Beach Club


If you are looking for an all inclusive budget hotel in Zanzibar, then you should pay attention to Mapenzi Beach Club. This is a medium sized all inclusive hotel which is located on a hillside and most of the rooms in the hotel have beach and ocean views. Mapenzi Beach Club is one of the first all-inclusive hotels in Zanzibar, so it's not as modern as its newer competitors.

Mapenzi Beach Club is located on the northeast coast of the island, about 70 minutes drive from Stone Town and the airport.

Neptune Pwani Beach Resort & Spa


Although the Neptune Pwani Beach Resort & Spa is a large and stylish resort hotel, it still retains the authentic Zanzibar atmosphere while still offering the full range of services you would expect from an international standard hotel.

Neptune Pwani Beach Resort & Spa is located on the northeast coast of Zanzibar, about 45 kilometers from Stone Town and the airport. It takes about 50 minutes to get to the hotel from the airport.

  • Safari, Selous Game Reserve

    Selous is the largest protected area in Tanzania with an area of ​​54,600 km2. The animal world includes all the typical inhabitants of the savanna, including the largest animals from the "TOP 5" in Africa, these are the African elephant, African lion, buffalo, African leopard and white and black rhinoceros.


  • Nakupenda

    Discover the beauty of the island known as Prison Island, admire the beautiful Seychellois turtles that live and breed in this amazing natural park, as well as chameleon fish, snorkel in the Indian Ocean and explore the marine life of colorful fish. Included: Swahili (traditional lunch), local cheese, fish, tropical fruits, spiced iced tea, coffee, soft drinks and wine.


  • Safari Blue

    Swimming to the place of your dreams - a natural park, which is a real pearl of the Indian Ocean. Enjoy a delightful strip of mangrove-lined sand that surrounds a crystal clear lagoon where you can snorkel. You will visit the most beautiful mangrove lagoon and get acquainted with the history of trees, try different types of tropical fruits and swim right at the roots of these trees. Included: seafood lunch, soft drinks and beer.


  • Mnemba Island

    Mnemba is an atoll (coral island) located off the northeast coast near Matemvi. Diving at Mnemba is amazing, like you are inside a giant aquarium, there is also great opportunity for wall and drift diving. The island itself is home to turtles, and in season they can often be seen swimming alongside dolphins, huge schools of fish, whale sharks and humpback whales. Mnemba provides the best opportunity in the Indian Ocean for fish watching. Dolphins are regularly encountered during this trip. This is a private island and access is limited. The luxurious apartments that are located there often host celebrities of the world.


  • Spices and Stone Town

    A wonderful walk to taste different types of local spices such as cinnamon, clove, vanilla and nutmeg and purchase these products right there, as well as visit Stone Town (Stone City), a fascinating place with a rich history, take a walk to the Darazhan market , and then visit the Cathedral (entrance fee included), the House of Wonders Museum (entrance fee included), after which you will have free time for shopping. The walk ends on the hotel terrace to enjoy the most magnificent sunset in all of Zanzibar.


  • Dolphin Tour and Jozani Forest

    Enjoy a trip to the southwest of Zanzibar, watch the dolphins, and if you're lucky, you'll even have the chance to play and swim with them. Clothing: swimwear, T-shirts, plastic slippers, towels, sunscreen. After a dolphin encounter, you will dive into the dense green forest right in the heart of the island's wildest place to explore the small coconut-growing village of Mchangani, and then delve into the Jozani forest surrounded by lush tropical vegetation in search of the famous monkey - red Colubus, the symbol fauna of Zanzibar. Stop at the school to see the life of the local kids.


  • Cruise "Sunset"

    Once you step on board, the experienced crew will take the dhow 1 km from the shore with the help of the engine, and when you find yourself in the open sea, the engine will be turned off, and in one tense moment, the skillful crew raises the sail. With the sail set into the wind, guests can sit back, relax and enjoy the tranquility of the ocean while listening to the sound of the water on the sides of the dhow as it quickly glides through the clear turquoise water.


  • Prison Island and Stone Town

    Prison Island is one of the most famous places in Zanzibar. First of all, it is known for the giant tortoises living on it. A wonderful opportunity not only to watch them, but even feed them from your hands. This excursion is very conveniently combined with a visit to the capital of Zanzibar, the city of Stone Town, a visit to the main attractions of the city.

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In Stone Town, the capital of the island, you can spend hours walking along the randomly arranged streets, dotted with mosques, bazaars and shops. The city has colonial mansions and former palaces of the sultans, fortresses and ancient baths made in the Persian style. There are more than 50 mosques in the city.

Clove, ginger, nutmeg, and cinnamon are grown on the island. The cost of a trip to Zanzibar may include visits to spice plantations, otherwise you can book an excursion on the spot. By the way, it is spices that are recommended to be brought from Tanzania as a souvenir - their quality is high, and the price is low.

Tourists who come to Zanzibar on vacation with children are advised to visit Prison Island, which is inhabited by giant land tortoises. Turtles can be hand-fed, but do not allow children to sit on them - such a load can damage the internal organs of animals. Also noteworthy is the Jozani National Park, which is home to peaceful monkeys. Read completely

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