Zanzibar Honeymoon Packages
Last updated September 2026 · By the honeymoons.africa editorial team
Eight strong ways to plan the island — from a simple Kendwa beach week to Stone Town, private villas, all-inclusive stays and safari + Zanzibar combinations.
Package guide
The short answer
Zanzibar packages work best when you decide the shape of the trip first. A cheap hotel on the wrong coast can be a worse honeymoon than a smaller room in the right location, because tides, wind and access to restaurants change dramatically around the island.
8 Zanzibar honeymoon packages worth considering
1. 7-night Kendwa beach honeymoon
One resort, no hotel changes and no pressure to sightsee every day. Kendwa is the easiest answer for couples who want reliable swimming, sunsets and a polished beach week without designing the honeymoon around the tide.
Indicative price: US$2,200–4,500 per couple
2. 8-night Stone Town + beach honeymoon
Spend one or two nights in Stone Town, then move to Kendwa, Matemwe or a quieter east-coast resort. This is the best package if you want Zanzibar to feel like a destination rather than simply the beach after a flight.
Indicative price: US$2,700–5,500 per couple
3. 10-night two-coast Zanzibar honeymoon
Split the stay between two genuinely different places: for example Kendwa + Matemwe, or the north + Paje/Michamvi. It works only when you have enough nights to avoid turning the holiday into repeated packing and transfers.
Indicative price: US$3,500–6,500 per couple
4. 7-night all-inclusive Zanzibar honeymoon
Choose a full-service property such as Baraza, Zawadi, The Mora or Riu Palace and deliberately keep the schedule light. This is especially strong after a busy wedding or after safari when the point is to stop making decisions.
Indicative price: US$3,800–7,500 per couple
5. Private-pool luxury Zanzibar honeymoon
Spend more on the room and less on moving around. Villa-led properties on the east and south coasts work especially well when the honeymoon is about privacy, spa time and long afternoons at the resort rather than nightlife.
Indicative price: US$5,500–11,000 per couple
6. Tanzania + Zanzibar honeymoon
Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Serengeti first, then Stone Town and the beach. This remains the most natural high-impact Zanzibar package because the safari and island halves contrast strongly without adding another long-haul destination.
Indicative price: US$9,000–15,000 per couple
7. Kenya + Zanzibar honeymoon
Use the Maasai Mara as the safari centrepiece, then fly to Zanzibar for Stone Town and a longer beach finish. Choose this over Tanzania + Zanzibar when the Mara is the wildlife priority or Kenya routing suits your flights better.
Indicative price: US$8,500–14,000 per couple
8. 14-night slow Zanzibar honeymoon
Two nights in Stone Town, five or six nights in one quieter beach area, then a final six nights somewhere easier for swimming or dining. This is for couples who want Zanzibar to be the entire honeymoon rather than a short extension.
Indicative price: US$5,000–10,000 per couple
Which Zanzibar honeymoon package suits you?
| If you care most about… | Choose | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Simple beach honeymoon | 7-night Kendwa | Easy swimming, sunsets and no transfer overhead. |
| Culture as well as beach | Stone Town + beach | You actually experience Zanzibar beyond the resort. |
| More variety | 10-night two-coast | Two distinct beach personalities without rushing. |
| Zero-effort resort time | All-inclusive | Most meals and drinks are settled before arrival. |
| Privacy | Private-pool package | The room becomes a major part of the honeymoon. |
| Big safari + beach | Tanzania + Zanzibar | The most natural classic combination. |
| Maasai Mara priority | Kenya + Zanzibar | Iconic safari followed by an easy warm-ocean finish. |
Should you stay in Stone Town?
Yes, but usually for one or two nights. Stone Town adds architecture, food and history that a pure resort stay misses. More than two nights is unnecessary for most honeymooners unless culture and urban exploration are a major part of the trip.
Which beach should your package use?
Kendwa is the easiest all-round choice for swimming and sunsets. Matemwe works better for quiet and Mnemba-area reef trips. Paje suits active couples who like cafés and kite-surfing. Pongwe, Dongwe and the quieter east coast are strongest when the resort itself is the focus. Our Zanzibar beaches & areas guide goes deeper. Before choosing the coast, also check the best time for a Zanzibar honeymoon, because wind and rain patterns change the feel of different areas.
One practical 2026 cost many packages miss
Zanzibar currently requires foreign visitors to buy its mandatory inbound travel insurance even if they already hold another travel or medical policy. Zanzibar Insurance Corporation currently lists the adult price at US$44. Treat that as an entry-related extra rather than assuming it is included in the hotel package. Check the official current requirement →
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What is the best Zanzibar honeymoon package for a first visit?
For most first-time couples, one night in Stone Town followed by six or seven nights on Kendwa or another carefully chosen beach is the strongest balance of culture and relaxation.
Is 7 nights enough for a Zanzibar honeymoon?
Yes for a one-resort trip. If you want Stone Town plus two different beach areas, ten nights or more works much better.
How many nights should Zanzibar get after safari?
Five to seven beach nights is usually ideal after a Tanzania or Kenya safari. It gives enough time to decompress without making the beach half longer than the safari chapter needs.
Is all-inclusive worth it in Zanzibar?
Yes when the resort is isolated or when you want to switch off completely after safari. In Nungwi or Paje, half-board can make more sense if restaurants outside the hotel are part of the experience.
Which is better: Tanzania + Zanzibar or Kenya + Zanzibar?
Tanzania + Zanzibar is the classic pairing and gives the cleanest Serengeti-to-island story. Kenya + Zanzibar is excellent when the Maasai Mara is the safari priority or your international flight routing makes Kenya easier.
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