The Best of Zanzibar 4 Days /3 nights

The island of Zanzibar is known as the tropical paradise of Africa and offers the most beautiful beaches in the world. Miles of white, palm-fringed sandy beaches surrounded by the azure waters of the Indian Ocean. The island of Zanzibar is part of the Zanzibar archipelago, together with the island of Pemba and many smaller islands. These islands are also called the Spice Islands because of their rich history in the spice trade and the many spice plantations.

Activities on a beach holiday in Zanzibar

Sun, sea and sand: a beach holiday in Zanzibar offers this in abundance. Zanzibar’s beaches vary, but almost all offer crystal clear waters lapping at the edge of powdery white sand that trickles down to your toes. Note, however, that on many beaches, especially on the east coast, low tide can turn the wide, shallow lagoon into an almost empty puddle and swimming is often only possible at high tide. It is always worth consulting the tide tables on the internet, as the daily variation along the East African coast varies from month to month, usually ranging from about 1 metre to more than 3 metres.

Zanzibar offers excellent snorkelling and world-class diving, concentrated in Mnemba Atoll in the northwest and Menai Bay Conservation Area in the southwest of the island. But even if you’re not a water fan, don’t miss the opportunity to view the coastline from a traditional wooden dhow.

The Maus Safari has visited almost all of the 250 or so accommodations in Zanzibar to bring you a selection of the best. Some offer exclusivity at a price, some are all-inclusive beach resorts and some are large international beach hotels. However, most of the best accommodation in Zanzibar is relatively low-key beach lodges.

Accommodation: Rasmichamvi Beach resort 

The air-conditioned rooms come with Zanzibari-style furniture, a minibar and a digital safe. The en suite bathrooms are equipped with a hairdryer and shower.

Guests can relax by the beach, swimming pool, or with a massage. Free Wi-Fi is available in the lounge and bar area which serves non-alcoholic drinks only. The tour desk can arrange excursions, as well as diving, snorkelling and fishing trips.

Situated on Zanzibar’s Michamvi Peninsula, Ras Michamvi Resort is 65 km from Stone Town and 68 km from Zanzibar International Airport.