Zanzibar Beach Escape: Best Relaxing Tours

Zanzibar is a barefoot paradise of white sand and turquoise sea. Here are the best-rated beach, snorkel and dhow cruise tours for a relaxing island escape.

At a glance

1North-coast beaches
2Sunset dhow cruise
3Snorkel & swim
4Seafood by the sea

Laze on the beach

Soak up Nungwi and Kendwa’s white sand.

Sail at sunset

Cruise the coast on a traditional dhow.

Snorkel the reef

Swim in warm, clear Indian Ocean water.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Zanzibar — prices per person.

Zanzibar City

Private geführte Tour nach Prison Island, Nakupenda Beach, Stone Town

4.5(52)·8 Stunden

ab$145/ Person

über Viator

Zanzibar beach escape — FAQ

Is Zanzibar good for a beach holiday?

Yes — Zanzibar is a classic beach paradise, with white-sand beaches at Nungwi, Kendwa and Paje, warm turquoise water, snorkelling reefs and romantic sunset dhow cruises.

What are the most relaxing things to do in Zanzibar?

The most relaxing experiences are beach time at Nungwi and Kendwa, a sunset dhow cruise, gentle snorkelling, and a seafood lunch on the Nakupenda sandbank.

Which Zanzibar beach is best for swimming?

Nungwi and Kendwa in the north have deep water that’s swimmable at all tides, unlike the east coast, where dramatic low tides expose the reef.