Zanzibar is a very popular spot for holiday travellers from all around Africa. The Zanzibar archipelago offers a hot and heavenly hideaway to hedonists. A kaleidoscope of idyllic imagery springs to mind when contemplating an island holiday and Zanzibar is no different.

Perfectly situated in the warm Indian Ocean, calm, turquoise waters, scintillating sunsets and cultural escapes are on offer. As part of the spice coast region, it’s not only the weather that will warm you. The spice plantations in Zanzibar offer a diverse range of spices from cloves and cinnamon to vanilla and turmeric, certain to arrest your senses! - getawaytoafrica

There are no large wild animals in Zanzibar, and forest areas such as Jozani are inhabited by monkeys, bush-pigs and small antelopes. Civets - and rumour has it, the elusive Zanzibar leopard! Various species of mongoose can also be found on the island. There is a wide variety of birdlife, and a large number of butterflies in rural areas. The coral reefs that surround the East Coast are rich in marine diversity, and make Zanzibar an ideal location for snorkelling and scuba diving.