Quick safariTarangire Express Day Safari
Fly in for a fast wildlife day from Zanzibar, with park fees, lunch, guide, and game drive handled.
From $490 ppView details
15 packages · 29 safaris · 40+ excursions
Destination Paradise
your next trip to paradise…
Plan Zanzibar and Tanzania in one place: complete safari-and-beach packages, island excursions, mainland safaris, and an AI planner that helps shape the right route.
Excursions crafted by locals
Hand-built island days with traditional boats, clear reefs, spice farms, and guides who grew up on these shores.
- Ocean Dhow sailing, sandbanks, snorkeling, dolphins, and reef days.
- Culture Stone Town, spice farms, Swahili food, dhow-building, and village visits.
- Nature Jozani forest, tortoises, mangroves, turtles, and family-friendly wildlife stops.
Full dayFrom
$95
Safari Blue
A full-day dhow sailing adventure in Menai Bay — sandbank picnics, mangrove swims, snorkel reefs and seafood lunch.
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Full dayFrom
$110
Mnemba Snorkeling & Trip to the North
A full-day combining snorkeling around the Mnemba coral ring with relaxation on Nungwi Beach in northern Zanzibar.
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Half dayFrom
$45
Spice Tour
A guided plantation walk through cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, pepper, herbs and medicinal plants — followed by a spice-infused Swahili lunch.
View details29 safari starting points
Choose a classic northern route, a southern wilderness fly-in, a quick safari from Zanzibar, or a special-interest trip for photography, family, culture, luxury, birds, chimps, and migration seasons.
- Classic routes Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire, Nyerere, Ruaha, Mahale and Katavi.
- Fly-in Short safaris from Zanzibar for guests already on the island.
- Specialists Honeymoon, family, photography, walking, birding, and bush-to-beach styles.
Quick safari
Migration safariSerengeti Migration
A strong-selling Serengeti route for migration plains, big cats, camps, meals, and guided game drives.
From $2,190 ppView details
Southern circuitNyerere (Selous) Wild
A wilder fly-in route with boat safari, walking safari, luxury camp, guide, and domestic flights.
From $2,490 ppView details
15 packages — safari, Zanzibar, honeymoon, family & culture
Start with a researched package, then let us adjust the route, hotel level, flights, excursions, and pace around your dates.
Best entry
6 Days
6 Days Safari & Zanzibar Escape
3 days safari · 3 days Zanzibar
- Safari 3 days safari · 3 days Zanzibar
- Included Airport pickup & transfers
- Safari Safari in Tarangire, Ngorongoro, or Serengeti
- Safari Professional safari guide
- Safari 4x4 safari vehicle
From$1,500Per Person
View package Honeymoon
7 Days
7 Days Honeymoon Safari & Zanzibar
Couples · Honeymooners
- Romance Couples · Honeymooners
- Stay Luxury lodges
- Stay Romantic beach resort
- Included Private transfers
- Experience Sunset dhow cruise
From$3,200Per Person
View package Most complete
10 Days
10 Days Classic Safari & Zanzibar
Most popular complete Tanzania experience · Couples · Families
- Safari Most popular complete Tanzania experience · Couples · Families
- Stay Luxury lodges
- Included Internal flights
- Safari Private safari vehicle
- Stay Beach resort
From$3,800Per Person
View package The full package page includes honeymoon, family, fly-in safari, migration, Kilimanjaro, marine, culture, digital nomad, and luxury options.
Arrive smoothly, before the trip even begins.
Airport meet & greet, private AC vehicles, flight tracking, luggage help, and VIP arrival options across Zanzibar.
Beach resorts
Airport ⇄ Paje / Jambiani
Direct beach-resort transfers for the southeast coast, with room for luggage, kite gear, and a calm first hour on the island.
- Private car from $45 per vehicle
- Premium SUV from $70
- Luxury VIP from $120
From$451 - 1.5 hours
Book transfer North coast
Airport ⇄ Nungwi / Kendwa
Premium long-route transfers for north coast resorts, honeymoon stays, and guests who want comfort after a long international flight.
- Private car from $50 per vehicle
- Premium SUV from $80
- Luxury VIP from $140
From$50Around 1.5 hours
Book transfer VIP
VIP Airport Concierge
A high-touch arrival experience for premium guests, honeymooners, executives, and safari clients who want every detail handled.
- VIP concierge from $150
- Luxury vehicle included
- Fast-track assistance on request
From$150Luxury arrival service
Book transfer AI Trip Planner
Chat with our AI planner — built on years of routes the team has walked. It'll ask the right questions, sketch a day-by-day itinerary, and send it straight to the team when you're ready.
- Asks about you — pace, budget, water vs. wildlife, kids in tow, special dates.
- Builds a draft — nights per place, recommended hotels, excursion pacing.
- Sends it to the team — confirm in the chat and we'll email a copy and reply within a day.
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Karibu! 👋 I'm the Destination Paradise planner — let's sketch your trip together.
To start, what kind of pace are you after? Beach & chill, mainland safari, deep cultural dive, or a mix?
Why Destination Paradise
Local, flexible, and genuinely yours
Locally rooted
Guides who grew up between Zanzibar's alleys and the Tanzanian bush. Every reef, recipe and ranger trail comes with a story you won't find in a guidebook.
Group or private
Shared dhow days with new friends, or a private tour, package or safari built around just your group. Same care, your pace.
Everything handled
Airport pickup, hotel transfers, dietary needs, last-minute changes. Message us and it's already sorted.
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Zanzibar & Tanzania at a glance
One country, two worlds. The island gives you Stone Town's heritage, dhows on the reef, beaches, culture, and ocean days. Cross to the mainland for northern icons, southern wilderness, western chimp routes, quick fly-ins, mountain days, and cultural stops.
Zanzibar
Mainland Tanzania
Zanzibar
29°
Mostly sunny with a soft Indian Ocean breeze. The long rains are easing — mornings are clear, and the reef visibility holds through early afternoon.
Sea temp
27°C
Humidity
74%
Sunrise
06:24
Sunset
18:36
Best time to visit
JanPeak32°
FebHigh33°
MarLow32°
AprLow30°
MayLow29°
JunHigh28°
JulPeak27°
AugPeak27°
SepHigh28°
OctHigh29°
NovLow30°
DecPeak31°
Hotel season
Peak — festive & European summer (Dec–Jan, Jul–Aug). Premium rates, book early. High — busy dry months (Feb, Jun, Sep–Oct). Standard high-season rates. Low — rainy season (Mar–May, Nov). Best deals; some hotels close in Apr–May.A Glimpse
Moments from shore to safari
A wider look at Zanzibar and Tanzania: dhows, old streets, forest, spice farms, sandbanks, and mainland wildlife.
Voices from the Shore
What guests take home
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You can walk the mangroves and enjoy the best sunset ever. Thanks to the team — the warmth and care were unreal.
Isa Jua
Mangroves & Sunset
★★★★★
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Our guide was knowledgeable, upbeat and friendly. The dhow was beautiful, the lagoon unforgettable. Booked again before leaving.
Arturo García
Safari Blue Dhow
★★★★★
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We smelled every spice, asked a hundred questions, and the team went above and beyond to answer them all. Best day of our trip.
Coleman Reid
Spice & Culture Tour
★★★★★
About us
A vision, finally taking its first journey.
Destination Paradise was born from a dream — to connect people to the beauty, culture and spirit of Tanzania. After years of preparation, we are officially launching from Unguja, Zanzibar.
- NowUnguja
- NowMainland
- NextPemba
- NextMafia Island
Send us an email
Tell us whether you want a complete package, a few Zanzibar excursions, a mainland safari, or a custom mix. Send group size, rough dates, budget, and pace — we'll come back within a day with ideas, availability, and a real price.