Beach Safari | Associations

Travelife

Beach & Safari Holidays is proud that four of our Zanzibar properties are Travelife Gold certified - Paradise Beach Resort, Zanzibar Bay Resort, Reef & Beach and Dream of Zanzibar. Travelife is an internationally recognised sustainability certification programme that assesses tourism businesses against strict environmental, social, and economic criteria. These certifications reflect our ongoing commitment to responsible tourism, including efficient resource use, responsible waste management, fair employment practices, and active community support. As a certification based on continuous improvement, we regularly monitor and enhance our sustainability performance across all areas of operation.

ZATI

ZATI (Zanzibar Association of Tourism Investors) is the leading private-sector tourism association in Zanzibar, representing a diverse network of hotels, resorts, tour operators, and tourism-related businesses committed to the sustainable growth of the destination. The organisation plays a key role in advocating for a strong, competitive, and responsible tourism industry, working closely with government and stakeholders to shape policy, improve standards, and support long-term sector development. As a member of ZATI, Beach & Safari Holidays is part of a collective voice dedicated to enhancing Zanzibar’s global tourism offering while promoting responsible investment, environmental stewardship, and community engagement. Through collaboration, industry representation, and shared best practices, ZATI helps ensure that tourism in Zanzibar continues to grow in a way that benefits both visitors and local communities.

PADI 5-Star Authorised Partner

As a PADI 5-Star Authorised Partner, Beach & Safari Holidays operates in accordance with the highest standards set by the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI), the world’s leading scuba diving training organisation. This recognition reflects our commitment to safety, quality training, professional service, and exceptional guest diving experiences. PADI 5-Star status is awarded to dive centres that offer a full range of recreational diving courses, employ highly qualified instructors, and maintain strong standards in equipment, safety procedures, and customer care. It also recognises a commitment to responsible diving practices and marine conservation. Through this affiliation, guests can enjoy internationally certified dive training and guided underwater experiences with confidence, knowing they are supported by a globally trusted dive education system.