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Overview

Zanzibar is a bewitching place for a honeymoon or romantic getaway: white sandy beaches, palm trees and romantic retreats. Here you can rejuvenate and relax after your hectic wedding preparations at your own pace. (Plus it's easy to combine with a Serengeti safari)

Evocative and historic Stone Town, once the capital of a vast Arabic empire, makes for a facscating place to visit. It's an atmospheric maze of narrow streets, colourful markets and winding stone steps.Whilst inland on the island rich green valleys are filled with the aroma of spices.

Zanzibar is the best-known island. But there are some smaller tropical islands with a more laid-back beach vibe. These are perfect for a honeymoon or celebrating a special anniversary. Mafia Island is a meccas for divers. Whilst Pemba Island appeals to both divers and romantics. Plus don't forget the very exclusive private island of Mnemba. This offers chic 'rustic beach luxury' with the chance to get away from the world. It's the ultimate Zanzibar honeymoon. But with a price tag to match.

Tailor-make your Zanzibar honeymoon

We don't have any set Zanzibar honeymoon "packages" as we like to tailor each honeymoon to your interests (and budget). We can combine a beach resort with Stone Town, diving, snorkelling and any excursions you want. Chat to us!

Tops Tips for Zanzibar honeymoons

Allow at least 4 nights in one resort to fully unwind
There's over 1200 hotels on Zanzibar of some shape or form. So decide what you MOST want from your Zanzibar honeymoon and then chat to us. (Hints: Diving? An amazing Spa? Variety of restaurants? Vibey bars or quiet tranquility?)
Check on the Best time to go to Zanzibar to make sure you know what the weathers going to be like...

Try these intimate Zanzibar retreats for laid-back ambience:

Fundu Lagoon, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Mnemba Island, off Zanzibar, Tanzania
Matemwe Retreat, off Mafia, Tanzania

Why not add on a safari in Tanzania?

With its combination of glorious landscapes and exclusive, personal safari lodges, Tanzania is the perfect place for a safari & beach honeymoon. There is nothing more poignant and exciting than being alone under the African stars with someone special to you.

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Major Game Reserves, Sample Tours & Camps, plus the low-down on Best Time to Visit! Get our Free guide here

Accommodation

Baraza Resort & Spa

Baraza Resort & Spa is an ultra-romantic resort on the south-eastern coast of Zanzibar. It comprises 30 luxury one and two bedroom villas on a long stretch of powdery sand on Bwejuu Beach.

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Matemwe Lodge

Perched on an outcrop overlooking a shallow coral fringed lagoon on the quieter northeast coast of Zanzibar, Matemwe's peaceful location and famed relaxed atmosphere, makes it the ideal place to...

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Matemwe Retreat

The exclusive Matemwe Retreat is located on a beautiful stretch of private land opposite the Mnemba atoll in a secluded part of the north-east coast of Zanzibar. Four self-contained and massive...

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We had a great time, a very memorable holiday

"Thank you for your patience with us through the planning stage. Standard of room we realise is important to us maybe we should have discussed this more at the planning stage. It was a very memorable holiday " - Mrs Sara Brill, USA

All your arrangements/transfers worked like clockwork

"We have had the most fantastic holiday and that all your arrangements / transfers etc worked like clockwork. The accommodation and food was excellent everywhere we stayed. It has left us hungry for more (especially Victoria Falls) so we had better get saving for a return trip! This was our first trip to South Africa and we had no idea how stunningly beautiful your country is. " - Laughton Family, UK

Holiday of a lifetime

"Just wanted to write a quick note to say a big thank you for all your help in arranging what was a fantastic trip for the three of us. My dad loved every minute of it. And said it was a holiday of a lifetime – which is what I of course had hoped it would be for all of us. " - Jo & Family

Great Recommendations

"I am into the details and ask lots of questions and I got all the info that I needed (and more) very quickly, which enabled my review all of Cedarberg’s recommendations and check for alternatives. I am very pleased to say that I changed none and all of the recommendations were 1st class. " - Mr Ian Crispin, UK

Excellent attention to detail

"This is the second holiday that Ginny and her team have arranged for us, and once again the service and attention to detail were excellent. Ginny put together a wonderful tailor made itinerary for our trip, and her recommendations were absolutely perfect in enhancing the trip. In today’s world of being able to arrange most things yourself, I have no doubt that there is no way we could have pu ..." - Mrs Janet Mudge, UK

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