Beyond The Bush
A short flight from the mainland parks, Zanzibar trades game trails for white sand and turquoise water — the classic close to a Gilbays safari.
Spice Island
Indian Ocean, off the Tanzanian coast
Stone Town, the island's historic heart, is a maze of narrow alleys, carved wooden doors, and centuries of Swahili, Arab, Persian, and Indian trade woven into one UNESCO World Heritage old town.
Beyond Stone Town, the island's east and north coasts hold some of East Africa's finest beaches, backed by dhow sailing, snorkelling on the reef, and spice farm tours through clove, nutmeg, and vanilla plantations inland.
Paired with a safari on the northern or southern circuit, a few days here gives the trip a natural close — game drives first, ocean last.
Options range from Stone Town boutique hotels to beach resorts on the east coast — best split between the two for a full picture of the island.
Reachable by short flight from Arusha or Dar es Salaam, or by ferry from Dar — flights are faster and recommended after a long safari.
Africa Adventure — Southern Circuit Specialists
Based in Mikumi, Morogoro, Gilbays Safaris runs daily departures into Mikumi National Park alongside safaris and tours across Tanzania — from game drives to Maasai cultural excursions.
