A Group Safari in Zanzibar is worth undertaking during your East African safari. It is more exciting, adventurous and saves a lot of money since some expenses such as transport and accommodation will be shared. Zanzibar is one of the most beautiful places on Earth, set along the Tanzanian Coast of the Indian Ocean and is popular for its pristine white sand beaches marked by Turquoise waters and fringed by palm trees in addition to rich historical background.
Zanzibar is an archipelago of stunning small and large Islands and derived its named from the Persian word “Zenj-bar” to mean a “black Coast. The Island of Zanzibar is a popular tourist destination for group safaris with attractions including verdant forests that shelter several primates including the Zanzibar red colobus monkeys, Kirk’s red colobus monkeys, bush babies and Skye’s monkeys as well as plethora of bird species, immaculate white sand beaches and marine life including the green turtles, dolphins, sharks, corals and beautiful fish species. Group safaris are therefore perfect for discovering the beauty and treasures in Zanzibar.
The beautiful Beaches of Zanzibar along the Indian Ocean, rich history dating back to the Slave Trade era, lush vegetation marked by rainforests, mangrove and Coastal forests, cultural melting pot with diversity of cultures. Travelers planning to participate in group safaris in Zanzibar include jet skiing, sunbathing, beach soccer games, dhow cruises, swimming, snorkeling, fishing, guided forest walks, birding tours, scuba diving and tours of Stone Town. These activities are exciting but when spiced with beach parties under the guidance of experienced guides create unforgettable experiences.
What makes Zanzibar wonderful for Group Safaris?
Group Safaris in Zanzibar make it possible for travelers to undertake longer safaris and also include Tanzania destinations such as Selous(Nyerere National Park), Mikumi, Mkomazi, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Serengeti, Lake Manyara, Arusha, Tarangire and Mount Kilimanjaro National Parks or even Kenya Safaris, gorilla safaris within Rwanda or Uganda.
Our Team of Tour Consultants is always prepared to tailor-make your Zanzibar Group safari itinerary to fit each individual’s needs, aspirations and budget.
The range of budget, midrange and luxury accommodation facilities in Zanzibar provide travelers with memorable experience. Majority of them have many spacious rooms with the capability of accommodating large numbers of up to 30 people without inconveniencing any guest.
Perfect time to undertake Group Safaris in Zanzibar
The perfect time to take part in Group Safaris within Zanzibar is during the months of January, February, March, June, July, August, September, October and December. These months are also considered dry months in other parts of Tanzania, hence ideal for travelers interested in longer safaris to extend their vacation to include other parts of Tanzania, Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda. This will take you to more popular wildlife parks to enjoy excellent activities like game drives, walking safaris, gorilla trekking tours, mountain climbing and many others.
How to access Zanzibar
The verdant Tropical Islands of Zanzibar can be accessed by air and water transport. Majority of the flights can be arranged from Dar es Salaam to Unguja Island (the main Island of Zanzibar) as well as Pemba Island, taking only about 20 to 30 minutes.
International Foreign Visitors from South Africa, Russia, Israel, Italy, Germany, Turkey and France can take direct flights to Zanzibar; while other visitors from USA, Canada, Austria, Australia, Norway, Belgium, United Kingdom and many other places can fly into Dar es Salaam then connect with domestic flight to Zanzibar or fly into neighboring countries like Kenya (Mombasa & Nairobi) and Ethiopia (Addis Ababa) to connect direct to Zanzibar.
Alternatively, you can cross by ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar or with a water taxi (private Speed boat) from other Coastal territories like Tanga, Bagamoyo, and Pangani etc.
