Just a small hop across the water from the mainland lie the islands of exotic Zanzibar, an enclave of luxury and exclusivity that tops many travellers’ bucket lists. Washed by the warm waters of the Indian Ocean and baked in sunshine, the main island of Zanzibar is ringed by perfect beaches and coral reefs, with historic Stone Town providing a glimpse into island life as it once was. Luxury hotels and boutique hotels by the beach are the norm here. The most popular months for holidays in Zanzibar are between June and October, when rainfall and humidity fall following spring peaks.
Dar es Salaam is another popular spot for visitors. Though it doesn’t have much in the way of major attractions, travellers stay for a night or two en route to Zanzibar or before heading off on safari. Jumbled in with streets that heave with traffic and markets that buzz with life are silent parks, colonial style and some very good hotels by the ocean on the nearby Msasani Peninsula.
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