Zanzibar

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A little about the island…

 
 

Zanzibar is a year-round destination just of the coast of the mainland of Tanzania. It consists of the main island (Unguja), another large island called Pemba and many small islands. Together, these islands make up Zanzibar.

You can expect to see African, Arabic, European and Indian influences due to its past as a slave trade post.

 
 

Best time to visit Zanzibar

  • Beach Season: June to February

  • Swimming with Dolphins: January to February and June to October

  • Mwaka Kogwa Festival (Persian New Year): 30 – 31 July

  • Coconut Crabs on Chumbe Island: June – March

  • Spice harvest: June to October

  • Diving & Snorkelling: June – March

  • Humpback Whale Watching: July to November

  • Marine Turtle nesting Season: July to November

  • Giant baby Tortoises on Prison Island: March to April

  • Kite Surfing: January to February and June to August

Currency: Zanzibar’s currency is the Tanzanian shilling (TZS), but US Dollars are widely used & preferred.

Clothing

 
 

Pack light but decent clothes year round, but bring a light sweater for the night. Being a predominantly Muslim society, scantily clad tourists in town and in the villages are an insult to the local population. At the individual hotels & resorts beach clothing is fully acceptable.