stay close to the sea,
or follow where it leads
days at johari beach begin peacefully: coffee with the sea in view, the breeze moving through palms, a swim or a stretch by the pool. yet when curiosity calls, zanzibar opens wide: dolphins offshore, spice farms inland, stone town across the bay.
your base in kizimkazi
kizimkazi is a charming village still led by the sea. fishermen launch at dawn, dolphins trace the reef, and dhows return with the afternoon catch. wander the market, sail with a crew, or take a boat just offshore where the dolphins play.
we partner only with responsible operators for dolphin encounters: no chasing, no feeding, just the chance to meet them in their own waters.
• spice farms rich with clove, cinnamon, and cardamom
• stone town’s carved doors, winding alleys, and night markets
• jozani forest alive with red colobus monkeys
• dolphins along the reef
• reefs, sandbanks, and coral gardens for snorkeling or diving
• dhow sails and the famed safari blue in menai bay
• mnemba atoll, a day trip to clear waters and coral shoals
• safaris across the channel: trading the reef for savannah
exploring zanzibar
beyond kizimkazi, the island unfolds in layers:
while staying at johari beach, we can arrange the island’s best tours and beyond, including one-day or multi-day safaris across tanzania’s mainland parks. seasons shift the island’s mood: june to october brings clear seas for diving, while november to may softens the pace with quieter beaches and lower rates.
evenings back at the resort
after the reef, the forest, or stone town’s alleys, return to johari beach. rest comes first with a nap, a swim, or a massage before dinner at salt & shore rounds out the day.
join in,
if you like
from light wellness and yoga to cooking classes and community events, the schedule changes weekly so there’s always something new to experience, arranged effortlessly once you’re here.
