Sansibar in Tansania is a destination that Private Islands plans for couples and families, with a focus on seclusion and privacy. As a Swiss travel agency with video consultation, Private Islands also organises long transfers to remote islands. The planner starts the island planning, and on a video call you clarify the details.
Updated: 7 August 2026.
Why this trip
Spices, coral stone and dhow sails on the horizon: Zanzibar off the coast of Tanzania smells and sounds different from any other island in the Indian Ocean. Stone Town in the west is a World Heritage Site, with narrow lanes, carved doors and old merchants' houses. On the island you do many things in turn: a tour to the Kidichi Spice Farm shows how cinnamon, cloves and vanilla grow, the Tazari Caves and the Maalum Cave offer caves to swim in, the Kiwengwa Caves lie on the east coast. Mtende Beach in the south is a beach where the tides shape the picture.
At low tide the water lies far out, at high tide right at the sand. The catalogue lists Tulia Zanzibar, Baraza Resort and Spa, Baladin Zanzibar and Park Hyatt Zanzibar. The best time is from July to October, dry and clear. If you seek seclusion, choose the north or the south instead of the town, a boat transfer to a smaller beach rounds off the trip.
With children a dhow trip at sunset is worthwhile. Private Islands discusses in a video call how town, spices and beach are spread and where the stillness is greatest.
Places and experiences
The catalogue for Sansibar lists many places, and on a video call you decide how remote your island should be.
Mtende Beach, Experience
The Safari Blue, Zanzibar, Experience
Tazari Caves, Experience
| Place |
|---|
| Mtende Beach |
| The Safari Blue, Zanzibar |
| Tazari Caves |
Getting there
From Zurich or Basel-Mulhouse, the journey often continues by boat or seaplane, and Private Islands plans the connections.
Frequently asked questions
What sets Private Islands apart?
Private Islands plans island trips with a focus on seclusion and privacy. We plan Sansibar by video call according to your wishes for calm and accessibility.
Which places are part of the programme in Sansibar?
For Sansibar, The Safari Blue, Zanzibar, Tazari Caves and Mtende Beach are on file, and Private Islands checks how quiet they really are.
Who is an island trip to {name} suited to?
Couples and families who look for calm and privacy and prefer a trip with few changes and plenty of time on the beach and in the water.
Which accommodations are listed for Sansibar in the catalogue?
The catalogue lists houses such as Baraza Resort and Spa Zanzibar, Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort and Ycona Luxury Resort for Sansibar, and Private Islands asks about the journey by boat or seaplane.
Which destinations in Tansania can be combined with Sansibar?
A second island like Arusha, Dar es Salaam and Ngorongoro combines with Sansibar if the crossing stays short.
Can I adapt the trip?
Yes. We tailor duration, accommodation, travel and pace to your wishes. On a video call, we discuss how secluded you want to travel and which excursions you would like.
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
Tell us in the planner how secluded your island should be.
Fill in the planner
reply within one working day by video call
Accommodation in the catalogue
Baraza Resort and Spa Zanzibar, Accommodation
Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort, Accommodation
Ycona Luxury Resort, Accommodation
Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort, Accommodation
Park Hyatt Zanzibar, Accommodation
ZURI ZANZIBAR, Accommodation
| Accommodation | Rating |
|---|---|
| Baraza Resort and Spa Zanzibar | 4.7 |
| Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort | 4.5 |
| Ycona Luxury Resort | 4.7 |
| Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort | 4.8 |
| Baladin Zanzibar Beach Hotel | 4.7 |
| Park Hyatt Zanzibar | 4.6 |
| ZURI ZANZIBAR | 4.6 |
| The Residence Zanzibar | 4.5 |
Nearby destinations
These are possible further islands and destinations in Tansania.
Arusha, Dar es Salaam, Ngorongoro, Nyerere-Nationalpark, Serengeti, Tarangire
Arusha, Destination
Dar es Salaam, Destination
Ngorongoro, Destination
Nyerere-Nationalpark, Destination
Serengeti, Destination
Tarangire, Destination
More destinations for Private Islands
destinations in the catalogue of Private Islands: Sliema, Speightstown, Westpunt.
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.