Women's Travel to Zanzibar

Zanzibar is a wonderful destination for women traveling solo or in groups. Zanzibar is the Indian Ocean's spice island — a place where Swahili, Arab, Persian, Indian, and Portuguese cultures have blended for centuries into something utterly unique. Stone Town's UNESCO heritage meets some of Africa's finest beaches in a combination that is impossible to replicate.

Inspired by the model of Audrey Travel and Friendly Planet, The Wedding Unicorn plans women-first travel experiences to Zanzibar — safety-vetted, joyful, and built around the female traveler's experience rather than generic itineraries.

Zanzibar's Stone Town is all carved wooden doors and labyrinthine alleys; its beaches are turquoise perfection — the Indian Ocean's best-kept secret.

We source women-owned or women-operated properties where available, vet all transportation and guide services for safety, build in community experiences with local women where appropriate, and design itineraries that feel both adventurous and secure. Zanzibar's Stone Town, spice island, dhow sailing, Nungwi Beach, Indian Ocean reefs is best experienced when you can be fully present — and our planning ensures you can be.