Tailor-made Zanzibar Holiday

Tailor-made Zanzibar Holiday Overview

These trips are designed to act as stand-alone beach holidays, or combine with any of our safaris as a relaxing break at the end of your trip. Here you will find a typical Zanzibar trip idea. However, all of our holidays are tailor-made, for more information please refer to our website.

Turmeric Beach Holiday

This relaxing 7-night holiday starts on the tranquil north-east coast of Zanzibar at Matemwe Lodge, where you’ll spend 5 nights soaking up the sun and laid-back luxury, before heading into historic Stone Town for 2 nights at the stylish Zanzibar Palace Hotel.

Days 1–5

5 nights Matemwe Lodge – North-East Zanzibar, Zanzibar

From Dar es Salaam, you’ll take a short flight to Zanzibar Airport, where a driver will meet you and take you north-east to Matemwe Lodge. Set on a quiet stretch of coastline, this charming beach lodge offers stunning ocean views, swaying palm trees, and total relaxation. Spend your days lounging by the pool, enjoying fresh seafood, or exploring the reef with snorkelling trips to nearby Mnemba Atoll. The peaceful atmosphere and attentive service make Matemwe Lodge perfect for unwinding and escaping the everyday.

Days 6–7

2 nights Zanzibar Palace Hotel – Stone Town, Zanzibar

A scenic drive across the island brings you to the heart of Stone Town, where you’ll check into the elegant Zanzibar Palace Hotel. This atmospheric boutique hotel is tucked away in the maze of narrow streets and is full of character and charm. With just a short walk, you can explore the local markets, waterfront, and cultural landmarks of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Spend 2 nights discovering the vibrant history, architecture and flavours of Zanzibar from your comfortable and central base.

Day 8

On your final morning, you’ll transfer back to Zanzibar Airport for your flight to Dar es Salaam, where you’ll be able to connect to your onward journey.