Tanzania
Zanzibar
Stone Town for the alleys, and the north and east coasts for the hotels that are the whole trip.
Before you go
Best months. June to October, and December to February, if the beach is the point. April is the month to skip.
What to choose first. On the coast, choose the hotel first. The hotel is the trip. In Stone Town, the walking companies matter as much as the room.
Zanzibar · Hotel
House of Cloves
A Stone Town hotel in a restored house, with a courtyard and a roof that looks over the roofs rather than the sea. It is for people who want the town, not a beach.
Zanzibar · Hotel
Nungwi Tide Hotel
A large north-coast hotel organized around the tide. Rooms face the beach, the pool is a backup when the water drops, and the day runs on the sea rather than on excursions.
Zanzibar · Hotel
Kendwa Shore Hotel
A large Kendwa hotel with a wide beach at low tide and a long line of rooms. It is built for families who want space and a beach that is still swimmable in the afternoon.
