TANZANIAN ISLANDS
Properly called Unguja, Zanzibar Island is the most populated and most visited of the islands. And consequently has the most and widest range of accommodation options. Rich in history, spice plantations, Red Colobus monkeys, it has good diving and snorkelling.
Almost the same size as Unguja, and part of the Zanzibar archipelago, Pemba Island only has a handful of places to stay, but two of them are amongst our favourite remote beach locations in Africa. Snorkelling and diving here is excellent, and this lush, valleyed island is the biggest producer of cloves in the world.
Mafia Island, is a small, flat island with lots of mangroves, few visitors, sandbanks, snorkelling, seasonal whale sharks and a lots of history with some fascinating 12th century ruins.
The private Fanjove Island is the perfect getaway for beach and marine life lovers, who are seeking a very private and exclusive, jet adventurous experience.
Lazy Lagoon has just the one small resort, on the end of a peninsula accessible by road from Dar. Brilliant for long walks along the 9 km of deserted beach, kayaking, historical tours to Bagamoyo, and snorkelling.
Almost the same size as Unguja, and part of the Zanzibar archipelago, Pemba Island only has a handful of places to stay, but two of them are amongst our favourite remote beach locations in Africa. Snorkelling and diving here is excellent, and this lush, valleyed island is the biggest producer of cloves in the world.
Mafia Island, is a small, flat island with lots of mangroves, few visitors, sandbanks, snorkelling, seasonal whale sharks and a lots of history with some fascinating 12th century ruins.
The private Fanjove Island is the perfect getaway for beach and marine life lovers, who are seeking a very private and exclusive, jet adventurous experience.
Lazy Lagoon has just the one small resort, on the end of a peninsula accessible by road from Dar. Brilliant for long walks along the 9 km of deserted beach, kayaking, historical tours to Bagamoyo, and snorkelling.
the islands
Please find out more about the individual destinations by clicking on the links below and if you would like to get some itinerary inspiration, please click on the Tanzanian Island Itineraries button (you will be led there from the destination pages as well).
