Friends, families & celebrations
Milestone birthdays, reunions, friends’ getaways and multi-generation family trips: Zanzibar has villas, beach hotels and private boat days that work beautifully for groups. We coordinate rooms, transfers and activities so everyone can simply enjoy the island.
Private villas with several bedrooms keep a group together under one roof, while beach hotels and all-inclusive resorts suit groups who prefer everything taken care of. Mixed budgets can often stay in the same area at different price points.
A privately chartered dhow for a sandbank picnic, a snorkelling trip to Mnemba or a sunset sail is one of the easiest ways to create a shared highlight for the whole group.
Divers, kitesurfers, culture lovers and hammock loungers can all find their day — then meet up for dinner. Stone Town tours, spice farms and cooking classes work well for mixed ages.
The island is compact, so a single minibus transfer usually covers the airport run. We coordinate arrival times, rooming lists and dietary needs with each hotel.
The right base depends on your group’s mood — lively, laid-back or a bit of both.
Beach bars, restaurants and swimming at most tides make the north the easiest choice for friends’ trips and celebrations.
Explore North ZanzibarRelaxed and sporty — great for kitesurfing groups and anyone who likes a village atmosphere. Villas and boutique lodges line the beach.
Explore the east coastIdeal for the first or last night: heritage walks, rooftop dinners and the Forodhani night market close to the ferry port and airport.
Explore Stone TownBuilt around shared moments with plenty of free time in between.
Group airport transfer, a guided walk through the old town and dinner together near the seafront.
Visit a spice farm on the way to your beach villa or hotel in Nungwi or Kendwa.
A private dhow day to Mnemba, a sunset cruise, optional diving or kitesurfing, and a celebration dinner on the beach.
Time to relax before group transfers back to the airport the next morning.
Use these as a starting point — we adapt the hotels, room mix and activities to your group.
Island HoppingDhow Evening Sunset Cruise Tour at Nungwi&Kendwa Beach
From
$1,158
per person · 2 sharing
All-InclusiveDhow Evening Sunset Cruise Tour at Nungwi&Kendwa Beach
From
$1,605
per person · 2 sharing
Beach & CultureDhow Evening Sunset Cruise Tour at Nungwi&Kendwa Beach
From
$680
per person · 2 sharing
From small groups of friends to larger family reunions and celebrations. Tell us your numbers in the trip planner; availability for bigger groups depends on dates, so the earlier the better.
Tell us how your group would like to pay when you request a proposal and we’ll explain the options available for your booking.
Yes — the north coast has beach bars, sunset cruises and lively evenings. Keep in mind that Zanzibar is a conservative island: celebrate at venues and hotels rather than in villages, and dress modestly away from the beach.
Yes. Many groups add two to five nights on safari in northern Tanzania before flying to Zanzibar for the beach.
Tell us who’s coming, when and what you’re celebrating. A Zanzibar specialist will send a personalised proposal — free, with no obligation.
