Zanzibar Itinerary Tips – 15 Things You Cannot Miss

Nungwi is an incredible place for a seafood feast. There are fresh stalls at all the restaurants, and it is a perfect place for prawns or lobster.

1. Stay at the Kendwa Rocks

This is a great place to stay and has a very nice guesthouse, there are bungalows and wooden beach huts available as well. There are many parties here to also enjoy partaking of.

Why Should I Check out Matemwe?

If you are looking for a quiet beach, this is it. You can walk for miles and not see another person. This is a place to allow you to enjoy the beauty and the sand and walk in nature’s creation. There is so much to do here that 3 days is a good timeline.

2. Take a Luxury Holiday

This is an area that is very popular with many luxury resorts. This is a quiet as well as a sleepy place to relax and to ensure you are disconnected from the outside world for a few days.

3. Snorkel in the Waters Near Mnemba Island

This is a great place for some oceanic tourism. This is one of the best places for underwater lovers. There are many different corals and kinds of fish. This is a great place as well to take in the dolphins who are frequently in the water.

4. Stay in a Unique Hotel

There are many great boutique properties in Matemwe. Two of the very popular boutique hotels are

1. Matemwe Beach Retreat: This location has an incredible infinity pool.
2. Matemwe Lodge: This is a lovely location that is on the beach with a romantic overlook.

What Should I Check Out in Paje?

Paje is an area on the south eastern side of Zanzibar. It is known as the capital of kite surfing and is popular for being one of the most beautiful beaches as well as being an incredible place for water sports. It is one of the places that makes people want to stay forever. Most visitors recommend 7 days here to really experience all it has to offer.

5. Try your Talents at Kitesurfing

This is one of the most fun things you can do during your trip. There are always reliable winds as well as many shallow lagoons on the coast. This is one of the best locations for kitesurfing in all of Africa. There are many surf schools as well that will help you to learn all you need to do to get it right if you are just learning.

6. Eat at The Rock Restaurant

This is one of the best things you can do in Zanzibar. This is a house that is built on a rock in the water. This is a great restaurant and it is a bit expensive. This is a great place to enjoy the beauty of the ocean and take in the view.

7. Go on a Safari Blue tour

This is a great day out on the water exploring the islands, visiting hidden lagoons, snorkeling in crystal clear water and enjoying a seafood BBQ on your own remote beach.

8. Check Out the Wildlife at Jozani Forest

This is a great place for you to take in many lovely animals and plants. Here there are Sykes monkeys as well as Galagoes and many beautiful kinds of birds and trees. Jozani is home to the endangered Red Colobus monkeys.