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The Green Island

Pemba Island, less visited than its sister Zanzibar, offers untouched beauty, world-class diving, and intimate luxury experiences.

Exclusive Pemba

Experience Pemba in luxury:

• Eco-luxury floating villas
• Private diving at the world-famous wall
• Spice farm tours with private guides
• Traditional dhow building workshops
• Mangrove forest kayaking
• Sunset fishing trips

Diving Paradise

Pemba is renowned for its vertical drop-offs, pristine coral, and pelagic marine life. The Pemba Channel offers some of the best wall diving in the world.

Serenity on the Swahili Coast

Mafia Island offers an escape from the crowds. With its marine park, untouched beaches, and laid-back luxury, it's the perfect hideaway.

Luxury Mafia Experience

Our Mafia packages include:

• Boutique beachfront villas
• Private diving and snorkeling trips
• Whale shark encounters (seasonal)
• Deep-sea fishing expeditions
• Guided walks to historical ruins
• Private beach dinners

Marine Paradise

The Mafia Island Marine Park offers some of the best diving in East Africa with pristine coral reefs, abundant marine life, and the chance to swim with whale sharks between October and March.

Your Private Paradise Awaits in Zanzibar

The spice island offers more than just beautiful beaches. Experience Zanzibar like never before with Luxus in Africa's exclusive luxury packages.

Luxury Accommodations

Choose from:

• Private beachfront villas with infinity pools
• Historic Stone Town boutique hotels
• Exclusive private island resorts
• Luxury spice plantation retreats

Experiences

Indulge in:

• Private dhow sunset cruises
• Personal spice tour guides
• Underwater dining experiences
• Luxury spa treatments with local ingredients
• Private cooking classes with renowned chefs

Best Time to Visit

Zanzibar enjoys tropical weather year-round, but the best time for luxury travel is during the dry seasons: June to October and December to February.

Run Under the Stars

The Zanzibar Marathon on the Moon is a unique event where runners complete a night marathon by the light of the full moon on the beach.

Event Experience

Our marathon package includes:

• Entry to the marathon event
• Luxury accommodation before/after
• Training runs with local guides
• Pre-race carb-loading dinner
• Post-race celebration and massage
• Photography package included
• Combine with safari afterward
• Personalized race support

Event Details

The marathon takes place during the full moon (typically monthly), with courses along the beach. Distances include full marathon, half marathon, and 10K.

The Catch of a Lifetime

Zanzibar's waters offer world-class game fishing, with the chance to land marlin, sailfish, tuna, and dorado.

Fishing Charter Features

Our fishing charters include:

• Fully equipped sport fishing boat
• Professional captain and crew
• High-quality rods and reels
• Bait and tackle included
• Full-day or half-day options
• Lunch and drinks on board
• Catch and release encouraged
• Fish cleaning and preparation available

Seasonal Guide

Peak season for marlin and sailfish is September to March. Tuna and kingfish are available year-round.

A Short Escape from Stone Town

Prison Island (Changuu Island) offers a perfect half-day excursion from Stone Town, combining history with wildlife encounters.

Island Experience

Our Prison Island tour includes:

• Private boat transfer from Stone Town
• Visit to the giant tortoise sanctuary
• Snorkeling in clear waters
• Beach relaxation time
• Historical prison building tour
• Lunch at the island restaurant
• Photography opportunities
• Return sunset cruise available

History

The island was once intended as a prison for rebellious slaves but never used as such. It later became a quarantine station for yellow fever.