Basic

Typically basic amenities, family-style meals, good service

Zanzibar, Tanzania

Diamonds Mapenzi Beach Resort

From $150 per person sharing

Activities travellers enjoyed:

Beach activities
Biking
Boat excursions
Canoeing
Fishing
Snorkelling
Tennis
Water-skiing
Wind-surfing
Sailing
Day tours
Deep sea fishing
Game drives

Zanzibar, Tanzania

The Z Hotel

From $120 per person sharing

Activities travellers enjoyed:

Beach activities
Beach within walking distance
Boat excursions
Cultural tours
Deep sea fishing
Game drives
Historical tours
Kite surfing
Local village visits
Motorised water activities
Sailing
Scuba diving
Snorkelling
Sunset cruises
Water-skiing
Whale watching
Wind-surfing

Zanzibar, Tanzania

Bahari View Lodge

Activities travellers enjoyed:

Beach activities

Luxury

Typically more amenities (A/C, bathtubs), à la carte dining, excellent service

Ultra Luxury

Typically top amenities (private plunge pools, spas), restaurant-quality food & wine, attention to detail

Mnemba Island, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Mnemba Island Lodge

From $1,270 per person sharing

Activities travellers enjoyed:

Beach activities
Deep sea fishing
Scuba diving
Snorkelling
Kayaking
Animal tracking experience
Cultural tours

Zanzibar, Tanzania

Kilindi Zanzibar

From $595 per person sharing

Activities travellers enjoyed:

Boat excursions
Cultural tours
Day tours
Deep sea fishing
Dhow cruises
Game drives
Guided walks
Historical tours
Scuba diving
Snorkelling
Sundowners

Pemba Island, Tanzania

Fundu Lagoon

From $295 per person sharing

Activities travellers enjoyed:

Boat excursions
Canoeing
Day tours
Deep sea fishing
Dhow cruises
Fishing
Guided walks
Historical tours
Picnics
Scuba diving
Snorkelling
Sunset cruises
Dolphin cruises
Kayaking

Written by

Kim Philander