Sansibar in Tansania is a destination that Once in a Lifetime plans for travellers with a lifelong wish, with a focus on uniqueness and careful preparation. Once in a Lifetime is a Swiss travel agency with video consultation and prepares lifelong wishes with care. Describe your wish in the planner, and in the video call Once in a Lifetime goes through it with you point by point.
Updated: 7 August 2026.
Why this trip
The scent of cloves lies over the lanes of Stone Town, the old town of coral stone, and dhow sails move along the horizon. Zanzibar is the island that many treat themselves to after a safari, and for some it is the real destination: a lifelong wish that tastes of spices, salt and history. On a spice farm near Kidichi you learn how cloves, cinnamon and vanilla grow. The Tazari Caves and the Maalum Cave show the underworld of the island, and at Mtende Beach lies a beach away from the big hotel zones.
Cheetah's Rock is a rescue centre for wild animals, and a boat trip leads to sand banks and reefs. The Ycona Luxury Resort comes into question as accommodation. July to October is considered the best time, and the flight time is about nine to eleven hours, mostly with a change. Ngorongoro, Tarangire and Nyerere National Park are neighbouring destinations on the mainland.
Anyone who combines safari and beach should place the days so that the island becomes the wind-down. Once in a Lifetime plans this order with you in the video call.
Places and experiences
Once in a Lifetime shows you the whole selection for Sansibar and takes time for your priorities.
| Place |
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| The Safari Blue, Zanzibar |
| Cheetah's Rock |
| Tazari Caves |
Getting there
From your Swiss airport, Once in a Lifetime plans flights and transfers so that the occasion stays at the centre.
Frequently asked questions
What sets Once in a Lifetime apart?
Once in a Lifetime plans trips for lifelong wishes with a focus on uniqueness and careful preparation. We plan Sansibar by video call with plenty of lead time according to your occasion.
Which places are part of the programme in Sansibar?
To fulfil your wish in Sansibar, the catalogue includes The Safari Blue, Zanzibar, Tazari Caves and Mtende Beach among others. Once in a Lifetime sorts them in the video call by what they mean to you.
Who is a dream trip to Sansibar suitable for?
For travellers with a lifelong wish or a special occasion who want to prepare a trip well in advance and with care.
Which accommodations are listed for Sansibar in the catalogue?
For the special occasion, the catalogue lists Baraza Resort and Spa Zanzibar, Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort and Ycona Luxury Resort, for example, in Sansibar. The choice depends on your wish.
Which destinations in Tansania work well together?
In addition, Ngorongoro, Nyerere-Nationalpark and Serengeti can be reached. You decide calmly whether they fit your wish.
Can I adapt the trip?
Yes. We tailor occasion, duration, stops and pace to your wish. In a video call we discuss what the trip means to you and how that should show in the schedule.
How much does a trip to Sansibar cost?
The price depends on the dates, the accommodation and the length of the trip. We do not quote flat prices, but prepare an individual offer after you have filled in the planner.
How does the consultation work?
The consultation takes place by video call. After the planner you receive a reply from us within one working day.
How do I start planning?
You fill in the planner and state dates, budget and wishes. We get back to you by video call within one working day.
Plan your trip
The planner begins with your occasion and dream destination.
Fill in the planner
reply within one working day by video call
Once in a Lifetime
Plan your journey step by step: travel dates, travellers and personal preferences, tailored to your destination.
Plan your own journeyAccommodation in the catalogue
Ycona Luxury Resort, Accommodation
| Accommodation | Rating |
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| Ycona Luxury Resort | 4.7 |
Matching route
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Nearby destinations
Besides Sansibar, these places can be included in the trip.
More destinations for Once in a Lifetime
destinations in the catalogue of Once in a Lifetime: Serengeti, Tarangire, Ngorongoro.
Gallery
The Safari Blue, Zanzibar, Experience
Tazari Caves, Experience
Mtende Beach, Experience
The Cave, Experience
Nungwi Mnarani Aquarium, Experience
Kiwengwa Caves Office, Experience
TO THE HILL KIDICHI SPICE FARM, Experience
MAALUM CAVE, Experience
Updated: 7 August 2026.