A short, restful island getaway on Zanzibar’s sunset coast - ideal as a safari or Kilimanjaro extension.
A compact beach break for travellers with a few days to spare. Based at a friendly beachfront resort on Zanzibar’s northwest coast, you will trade game drives and trails for warm ocean swims, fresh seafood and unhurried sunsets.
It is the ideal decompression after a safari or a mountain climb: little driving, no early starts, and the option to add a Stone Town or spice tour if you feel like exploring.
Our local team looks after your transfers and any excursions, so all you need to do is arrive and unwind.
Met on arrival and transferred to your beach resort at Kendwa. The afternoon is free to settle in and enjoy the sunset coast.
A full day to swim, relax and soak up the island pace, with optional snorkelling or a dhow cruise.
Another day on the sand – rest, read or add a Stone Town or spice farm excursion.
Enjoy a final morning by the ocean before your transfer to the airport.
Every day of this itinerary is tailor-made and can be shaped around your dates, pace and budget. When you are ready, our team handles every detail - you simply arrive and enjoy.
Yes – return transfers between Zanzibar airport (or the ferry) and your hotel are included, with our local representative on hand throughout your stay.
This varies by package – it may be bed & breakfast, half board or all-inclusive. Your quote states the exact board basis, and we are happy to arrange an upgrade.
Plenty – a Stone Town heritage tour, a spice-farm visit, snorkelling or diving at Mnemba Atoll, a sunset dhow cruise, or swimming with turtles. We can pre-book excursions or arrange them through our local team on the ground.
Zanzibar is warm year-round. June to October and December to February are the driest, sunniest months; the long rains fall around April-May. The island pairs beautifully with a mainland safari.
Yes – Zanzibar is the perfect way to unwind after a safari or a climb, and we regularly arrange combined trips with a short flight from Arusha or Kilimanjaro. Just ask.
Tell us your dates and what matters most - our team designs every journey by hand and replies within 24 hours, seven days a week.
Zanzibar, officially known as Unguja, is a world-famous tropical island destination sitting in the Indian Ocean off the coast of mainland Tanzania. The eco-landscape blends white-sand beaches and coral reefs with historic spice plantations and protected native forests like Jozani Chwaka Bay. The island serves as the definitive cultural and relaxation phase of a East African trip, where travelers transition from early morning safaris to a laid-back coastal lifestyle.
The island’s marine parks, such as the Mnemba Atoll, feature rich coral drop-offs filled with bottlenose dolphins, green turtles, and vibrant reef fish. On land, the interior mahogany forests shelter the endangered Zanzibar red colobus monkey, an endemic primate species easily observed along the nature trails. The cultural landscape is anchored by Stone Town, a labyrinth of historic coral-stone alleyways, bustling spice markets, and carved wooden doors showcasing a rich blend of African, Arab, Indian, and European histories.
Activities range from snorkeling and scuba diving to spice plantation tours, historical walking guides, and sunset dhow cruises. Logistics are highly developed, with Stone Town’s international airport accepting direct flights from Europe, the Middle East, and mainland safari hubs, alongside daily high-speed ferry links to Dar es Salaam. Accommodations span a wide spectrum, from budget-friendly beach hostels and historic Stone Town boutique hotels to ultra-luxury private villa resorts along the eastern beaches.
Sunset Kendwa Beach Hotel sits on the white sands of Kendwa on Zanzibar’s northwest coast, where the sea stays swimmable through the day. It is a relaxed beach base for the coastal end of a safari-and-beach holiday.
Rooms and bungalows are air-conditioned and near the beach. Verified facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, an on-site PADI dive centre, a beachfront bar and a main restaurant, with free Wi-Fi and direct beach access.
Dining includes international and Swahili buffets, with the Bikini Bar on the sand. It suits travellers who want an easy-going beach stay with swimming and diving on the doorstep.
