Private-pool villas, sunset dhow cruises, spa days and barefoot luxury — on its own or as the perfect end to a safari.
Zanzibar was made for honeymoons. Warm, turquoise water, white sand, the scent of cloves and the call to prayer drifting over Stone Town at sunset — and, after the early mornings of safari, the luxury of having nothing to do.
We plan Zanzibar honeymoons and luxury holidays around the way you like to relax. Some couples want an adults-only resort where the sea is swimmable all day, such as Riu Palace Zanzibar on Nungwi Beach. Others prefer a private villa with its own plunge pool at Baraza Resort & Spa on the quiet south-east coast. Many begin with a night or two in Stone Town for history, rooftop dinners and spice markets.
Between lazy days, there are sunset dhow cruises, snorkelling at Mnemba Atoll, spa treatments and candlelit dinners on the sand. We let your hotel know you are celebrating, so they can add their own special touches.
Sail on a traditional wooden dhow as the sun sets over the Indian Ocean.
A plunge pool on your own terrace at Baraza.
Rooftop dinners and lantern-lit lanes in the UNESCO-listed old town.
Snorkelling at Mnemba or a picnic on Nakupenda sandbank.
Safari-and-beach journeys and island experiences that can be adapted for a honeymoon or luxury stay.
Safari & Zanzibar
Tarangire · Serengeti · Ngorongoro · Zanzibar
From the wild plains of the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater to the white-sand beaches and turquoise water of Zanzibar.
Safari & Zanzibar
Tarangire · Serengeti · Ngorongoro · Zanzibar
Tarangire’s elephant country, two nights on the Serengeti plains and the Ngorongoro Crater, then three nights on the tropical shores of Zan…
Safari & Zanzibar
Tarangire · Serengeti · Ngorongoro · Zanzibar
Three nights on the Serengeti plains, Tarangire and the Ngorongoro Crater, then four nights on the turquoise shores of Zanzibar.
Safari & Zanzibar
Tarangire · Serengeti · Ngorongoro · Lake Manyara · Zanzibar
Two weeks through Tarangire, three nights in the Serengeti, the Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara, then four nights on Zanzibar’s beaches.
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Stone Town & Kizimbani area
Wander the UNESCO-listed lanes of Stone Town with a local guide, then taste cloves, cinnamon and fresh fruit on a working spice farm.
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Off Stone Town
A boat trip from Stone Town to meet the giant Aldabra tortoises of Prison Island, then swim and picnic on the white Nakupenda sandbank.
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Fumba & Menai Bay Conservation Area
A full day sailing a traditional dhow through Menai Bay: snorkelling, a sandbank, a seafood feast, a mangrove lagoon and the giant baobab o…
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Mnemba Atoll, north-east coast
Snorkel or dive the coral reefs of the Mnemba Atoll, Zanzibar’s finest marine area, with turtles, reef fish and dolphins often seen on the …
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Stone Town or Nungwi / Kendwa
Sail a traditional wooden dhow along the Zanzibar coast as the sun sets over the Indian Ocean, with drinks and snacks on board.
The north, around Nungwi, has a small tidal range so the sea is swimmable most of the day, with beautiful sunsets. The south-east, around Bwejuu and Michamvi, is quieter and more secluded, with wide beaches and large tides. Read our guide to Zanzibar’s beaches.
Most honeymooners start with the safari and end on the beach — it is the perfect way to relax after the early mornings. A romantic safari might include Lake Manyara Tree Lodge, The Manor and a tented camp in the Serengeti, followed by five to seven nights on Zanzibar.
Tell us your wedding date when you book. We pass it on to every property so they can prepare special touches, and we can arrange private dinners, spa treatments and sunset cruises in advance.
The best beach weather is from June to October and December to February. April and May bring the long rains, when some smaller hotels close. November has short showers but plenty of sunshine.
Still have a question? Our team in Moshi answers within 24 hours.
Ask on WhatsAppYes — it is one of the most popular honeymoon destinations in Africa, especially combined with a safari.
Yes. Riu Palace Zanzibar in Nungwi is adults only and all inclusive.
Yes — every villa at Baraza Resort & Spa has a private plunge pool, and Riu Palace Zanzibar also offers private-pool villas.
Five to seven nights is ideal, including a night in Stone Town if you enjoy history and culture.
Tell us your dates and how you love to relax, and we will suggest the perfect island stay — with special touches arranged in advance.
