This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Learn more

Skip to main content

Talk to an expert 1-800-242-2434 Lines open now

User menu
Northern Zanzibar
Northern Zanzibar

Northern Zanzibar offers a wide range of activities...

...as well as beautiful beaches and clear blue water.

Northern Zanzibar

Reviews of holidays to Northern Zanzibar

55 holiday reviews from our travellers of holidays which include Northern Zanzibar.

Showing 31-40 of 55
Duration
Arrival date
Mr & Mrs S
Cheshire

"Overall an excellent trip"

I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 19 Sep 2013 and 2 Oct 2013
"We love Ruaha and will doubtless go back in the future, Having been twice we will probably not return to Zanzibar although it is convenient for the beach following a week in the Tanzanian Parks. The atmosphere in Z is not great and I have a strong suspicion that a lot of people resent tourists.

I would not recommend transit through Nairobi try to fly direct to Dar.

Congratulations to Fox who held the flight (KA were late) so that we could connect to Jongomero.

Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:

No. I will use you again." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 6 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Honeymooners
Lincs

"Fantastic trip"

I visited Zanzibar and 1 other country between 29 Jun 2013 and 12 Jul 2013
"Thank you again for a brilliant honeymoon. We really enjoy our holiday from start to finish. You really took the stress out. Of organising a holiday where we stayed at several different places so we could just relax." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 8 on a Zanzibar holiday
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs O
Cranfield

"My Feb 2013 trip"

I visited Zanzibar and 1 other country between 25 Feb 2013 and 10 Mar 2013
"The break was exactly what we asked for. It was top quality and we fully enjoyed it.

Very happy customs at a good price." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 8 on a Zanzibar holiday
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs R
San Fran

"Actually oct 3 to nov 3"

I visited Zanzibar between 27 Oct 2012 and 3 Nov 2012
"Wonderful. Great flight fr SFO and back on Emirates, good decision and nice accomodations in Dubai Airport Hotel. Climbed Kili thru G adventure but climb actually run by Zara. Good job but it would be wise to better advise prospective climbers how gruelling it really is, not just the altitude but the trek itself. 3 out of 12 didn't summit.) We then stayed at Twiga Lodge for a week outside Arusha- very very lovely. Paul and Erika were super hosts. We were just licking our wounds after the climb, but after recuperating Paul took us on first an afternoon walk in the neighboring park then a day landrover venture into the park, excellent guide, saw a lot of animals, birds, etc. Then back with G adventure for a week trucking around the Serengetti with a group. Saw a lot- including a black mamba on a branch next to our land cruiser, hello!) and a juvenile bull elephant chase a pride of 15 (really) lions out from under a shade tree next to a water hole, amazing. Then a week on Zanzibar at Ras Ngwui- very lovely, already commented at length about.

Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:

Give Maruska a raise or she will be stolen by another firm. She was wonderful, not just in prep for the trip but also towards the end. She was amazing and unflappable when we e mailed fr zanzibar saying we wanted to cancel pole pole and stay the remainder at ras ngwui. We spent a bit more but it was worth the change and Maruska took a bit of the pain of that away by very quickly processing the resulting refunds for the decreased air costs. Maruska is the type of rep that ANY major corporation wod want to keep content." Read full review: 7 nights in Africa; 7 on a Zanzibar holiday
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs B
Hampshire

"HeavenlyTanzanian contrasts, safari and beach"

I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 4 Oct 2012 and 19 Oct 2012
"A very memorable trip to Tanzania, with the classic combination of safari and beach.

Everyone should try it once in a lifetime, and we will be back!" Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 7 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs C
London

"Cohen honeymoon"

I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 15 Sep 2012 and 30 Sep 2012
"It was an amazing once-in-a-lifetime trip and excellently arranged and put together by Expert Africa.

In addition to the comments above our two safari guides, Fazo (at Tarangire and Ngorongoro) and Godwin (Serengeti) were so friendly, knowledgeable and outstanding at spotting animals. It was a privilege to be with them for our safari.

Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:

On the whole it was very good. I did pay my deposit in early spring though and instead of receiving a reminder about the balance in mid-summer, I just got an email telling me I was late. It's true, I was late but a reminder that it was due would have sufficed.

I would not recommend Zanzibar Palace for honeymooners - there seem to be a couple of newer hotels in Stonetown that are a bit more modern and plush" Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 7 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr R & Ms J
N London

"Our trip was everything we wanted and more!"

I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 17 Jul 2012 and 29 Jul 2012
"The trip was really well paced with enough time in each place to feel like you had enjoyed everything on offer. Also a great mix of relaxation focussed places and camps who excelled at giving a really excellent safarii experience, plus enough time at the end for some culture and history.

I think we both came away feeling we wouldn't have wanted anything else in our honeymoon and wouldn't have changed a thing." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 7 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr R & Ms F
Canada

""

I visited Zanzibar between 23 Feb 2012 and 25 Feb 2012
"Very good experience, both at Kilindi and in dealing with Liz Wollen, who was very helpful in the planning and during the trip itself.

Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:

No" Read full review: 2 nights in Africa; 2 on a Zanzibar holiday
Overall trip
Excellent
The F family
London

""

I visited Rwanda and 3 other countries between 23 Dec 2011 and 8 Jan 2012
"Additional Feedback - Patrick our guide was wonderful sometimes his timekeeping was slightly off but he excelled in everything else, the roads through Rwanda were sometimes very poor especially from Nyungwe to Lake Kivu however it was so scenic. he was so knowledgeable and catered to our whims especially with the gorillas,

We have already recommended Expert Africa to so many people after this trip for both the advisory service before and the quality of the holiday. We had the most wonderful holiday surpassing all our expectations. Thank you so much for arranging it.

Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:

We couldnt fault the service" Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 8 on a Rwanda safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mrs K & family
London

"The holiday of a lifetime"

I visited Zanzibar and 1 other country between 11 Aug 2011 and 24 Aug 2011
"This was a holiday that pleased the whole family. Our teenagers were enthralled. They loved the adventure and learning all the information about the animals and plant-life. We saw many more animals and birds that we had thought possible in that short time and we were looked after perfectly. I don't think I've been on a holiday where the staff are so keen to see you enjoying their country.

Relaxing by Zanzibar's beautiful beaches was the perfect rest after the busyness of the safari.

Many thanks for organizing such a wonderful trip.

Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:

Perhaps describing the location of each camp a little more fully. But, that said, we were thoroughly satisfies with the service you gave." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 7 on a Zanzibar holiday
Overall trip
Excellent
Showing 31-40 of 55
99%
55 reviews of Northern Zanzibar by travellers since August 2007
Overall rating by our travellers
54
2
0
0
0
Filter by month
Inspire me

Need inspiration?

Let our trip chooser narrow down the options for you

Inspire me

Where to stay in Northern Zanzibar

Our suggestions for beach lodges in Northern Zanzibar


Kilindi

Kilindi

Kilindi is a luxury property on the north-west coast of Zanzibar, fronting a long, secluded beach, with stylish modern pavilions.


96% (22 reviews)
Zuri Zanzibar

Zuri Zanzibar

Zuri Zanzibar is a smart resort hotel on a beautiful beach where you can swim at all stages of the tide.


96% (9 reviews)
The Z Hotel

The Z Hotel

Appealing to younger travellers, the Z hotel is a modern, stylish beach hotel with good facilities located on the vibrant Nungwi peninsula.


83% (7 reviews)
Essque Zalu Zanzibar

Essque Zalu Zanzibar

One of the newest hotels in the north of the island, Essque Zalu has the finish and facilities of a large, international-style hotel.


93% (3 reviews)
Zanzi Resort

Zanzi Resort

Zanzi Resort is located on the quiet north-west coast of the island, around 30 minutes' drive north of Stone Town.


80% (1 review)

Login to Expert Africa

Sign in with password

Sign in with email link


New to Expert Africa? Create an account

Forgotten your details?

It's free & quick to set up

  • Save your wish-list
  • Send us an enquiry
  • Pay online for your trip
  • Subscribe to our newsletter
  • Give us feedback on your trip
  • Full site benefits of the site

Need some help? Talk to our team

Africa