Traveller types
Zanzibar Family Holiday Guide
Zanzibar works well with children, provided you choose the right beach and pace the days.
Best areas for families
Nungwi and Kendwa for all-day swimming, or Kiwengwa for larger resorts with pools and kids' facilities.
Tours that work with children
- Prison Island, short and full of giant tortoises
- Jozani Forest, easy walking and monkeys
- Spice farm, hands-on and tasty
- Safari Blue, long but a huge hit with older children
Practical notes
Bring reef shoes for the east coast, keep the midday sun for the pool, and budget for private transfers with car seats if you are travelling with toddlers.