Zanzibar
Spice-scented air. An ocean the colour of glass.
20+ YEARS GUIDING TANZANIA LICENSED LOCAL OPERATOR HANDLED BY LOCALS, NOT AGENTS
Spice-scented air. An ocean the colour of glass.
◆ THE PROBLEM
Most people picture Zanzibar as just a beach resort — they don't know this island holds four centuries of history, ancient forests, and beaches that each have a completely different character.
◆ WHY IT MATTERS
Choose the wrong area (Nungwi when you wanted quiet, or Jambiani when you wanted nightlife) and it can throw off your whole trip — especially when it's tacked onto the final days of a Northern Circuit safari.
◆ THE YERA APPROACH
Yera Journeys helps you pick the right part of Zanzibar for what you're actually after — history, romance, family time, or pure rest — and we handle every detail from the fly-in to the lodge.
◆ WHAT OUR GUESTS SAY
"We told them we wanted quiet, not nightlife — they put us in Jambiani instead of Nungwi and it made the whole extension."
★★★★★
— Placeholder Guest · Placeholder Country
"Stone Town in the morning, a private beach lodge by evening. Neither felt rushed."
★★★★★
— Placeholder Guest · Placeholder Country
◆ EIGHT WAYS INTO THE ISLAND
UNESCO World Heritage Site
1–2 days
Centuries of spice trade history, ancient minarets, the Forodhani night market.
Northern Tip
2–4 days
Wide beaches, spectacular sunsets, nightlife.
Next to Nungwi
2–3 days
Quieter than Nungwi, full moon parties, deep swimmable water without big waves.
East Coast
2–4 days
Home to world-class kitesurfing.
Fishing Village
1–3 days
Slow pace, seaweed farms, authentic Zanzibar life.
Close to Mnemba Atoll
2–3 days
One of the best diving/snorkeling spots in the world.
Zanzibar's Only National Park
Half-day trip
Home to the rare Red Colobus Monkey.
Century-Old Giant Tortoises
Half-day trip
Slave trade history, snorkeling.
"Guests always assume we'll send them to Nungwi. Half the time, the right answer is Jambiani or Stone Town instead — it depends entirely on what they're actually looking for."
— Yera Team
◆ THE ROUTE
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◆ ON THE ISLAND
Spice Tour (Kizimbani/Jozani area)
Snorkeling & Diving (Mnemba Atoll, Prison Island)
Kitesurfing Lessons (Paje)
Dhow Sunset Cruise
Stone Town Walking/Historical Tour
Forodhani Night Food Market
Jozani Forest Colobus Monkey Trek
Prison Island Giant Tortoise Visit
Deep Sea Fishing
Seaweed Farm Visit (Jambiani/Paje)
Swahili Cooking Class
Local Village/Cultural Tour
◆ HOW IT WORKS
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Romance, family, adventure, history — we start there.
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The right area or combination of areas, matched to what you told us.
03
The fly-in from your circuit, transfers, and lodge — all handled.
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We handle everything else.
◆ OUR COMMITMENT
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Fly-in transfers arranged in advance — no waiting at the airport
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Every lodge personally inspected by our team
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AMREF Flying Doctors coverage included
◆ YOUR INVESTMENT
A single beach area — Nungwi, Kendwa, or Jambiani — with private transfers and a handpicked lodge.
History and coast combined — a Stone Town stay paired with the beach area that matches your pace.
Multiple areas, a private guide throughout, and add-ons like Prison Island or Mnemba Atoll diving.
Ready When You Are
Tell us your dates and interests — we'll shape a private itinerary suited to you, from the first game drive to the last sundowner.
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