Unguja is Zanzibar’s largest island and home to Stone Town. Its historic streets and courtyards offer a contrast to the island’s beaches, while spice farms, forest visits and coastal communities reveal more of its character. Choose your coast carefully: tides, beach conditions and the pace of each area vary. Balance time by the ocean with guided exploration, or keep the stay simple after a mainland Tanzania safari.
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Islands & Indian Ocean
Unguja
Zanzibar’s largest island, home to Stone Town, coastal villages and beach stays.
Take A Closer Look
Get To Know Unguja.
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Stone Town
Explore historic streets, courtyards and the layered heritage of Zanzibar’s best-known town.
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Spice island traditions
Discover the growing traditions and flavours associated with the island.
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Indian Ocean beaches
Choose your coast around the beach setting, tides and pace you prefer.
A Few Useful Details
Your Visit, At A Glance.
Where You’ll Be
Islands & Indian Ocean
A Good Time To Visit
June–October and January–February commonly suit island stays. Beach conditions vary by coast, tide and wind; March–May is generally wetter.
Getting Here
Arrive at Zanzibar’s international airport or by a confirmed ferry connection, then transfer to Stone Town or your chosen coast.
Find Your Kind Of Season
Good Timing Makes A Difference.
June–October and January–February commonly suit island stays. Beach conditions vary by coast, tide and wind; March–May is generally wetter.
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High Season
January – February · June – October
Popular drier travel periods. Sea conditions, tides and the coast you choose still matter.
Mid Season
March · November – December
Short rains and transition months can bring showers. Plan outings around local conditions.
Low Season
April – May
The main rains can affect outdoor and marine plans. Confirm hotel operations and transfers.
High Season
January – February · June – October
Popular drier travel periods. Sea conditions, tides and the coast you choose still matter.
Mid Season
March · November – December
Short rains and transition months can bring showers. Plan outings around local conditions.
Low Season
April – May
The main rains can affect outdoor and marine plans. Confirm hotel operations and transfers.
These are travel-planning bands, not fixed lodge tariff dates. Weather, wildlife movements and access vary.
Make It Part Of Your Journey
Journeys That Bring You Here.
Starting points that include this destination.
Safari & beach
12 Days · 11 Nights
Safari, Stone Town & Pemba — 12 Days
Northern safari days, Stone Town’s living history, an Unguja beach pause and a quieter Pemba chapter—connected by carefully planned transfers.
Price On Request
More Than A Place On A Map
Make A Little More Of Your Visit.
Experiences connected to this destination.
Half or full day
Marine
Snorkelling & Marine Discovery
Discover another side of the coast, with marine outings matched to local conditions.
Half day or sunset outing
Marine
Dhow Sailing & Coastal Outings
Enjoy the coast from the water and give your island chapter a different rhythm.
A Good Place To Pause
Stay Somewhere That Fits.
Places in or around this destination, chosen to work with your route.
Beach resort
Kiwengwa, Unguja, Zanzibar
Tembo Kiwengwa Resort
An Indian Ocean stay for a relaxed Zanzibar chapter after your safari days.
Picture Yourself Here
A Glimpse Of Unguja.
Four views. A little inspiration for the journey ahead.
Made Around You
A Journey With Unguja In Mind?
Tell us your dates, your people and the places you would love to connect.