Chills of awe, excitement and - to be honest - apprehension run through me as we soar over the snow-capped peak of Mount Kilimanjaro, not so much peeking through the clouds as looming above them.

Where: Island beach, Bwejuu, on the south east coast of Zanzibar in East Africa is quite magical. An unspoilt stretch of crunchy white sand, framed by sashaying palm trees on one side and the inviting ...

Visiting tropical islands usually involves sacrificing the richness and depth of continental culture for the simplicity of ravishing sun, sea and sand. Zanzibar, however, is almost unique in letting ...

To tide us over until we’re able to travel again, we’re republishing classic travel stories from our archives. Today we revisit Noo Saro-Wiwa’s extravagent journey to the island of Zanzibar. Visiting ...

Stay in The Retreat’s stunning River Suites and enjoy game drives, walks, river cruises and so much more before flying out to Zanzibar Island’s Bwejuu beach for a three night stay at Baraza. Here ...

Africa's paradise islands are perfect for honeymooners, but be sure to explore beyond the resorts... Zanzibar's waters are a brilliant striking turquoise colour Stone Town, the capital of Zanzibar.