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Before you go. While you’re here.
Island inspiration and practical travel guides for your Zanzibar holiday.
Zanzibar Travel Guide
Everything you need to plan a Zanzibar holiday: where to stay, when to go, what it costs, how to get around and what to book in advance.
Read guide When to visitBest Time to Visit Zanzibar
Zanzibar's seasons, month by month: when it rains, when it is hottest, when the wind blows and when to book.
Read guide Where to stayWhere to Stay in Zanzibar
A straightforward comparison of Zanzibar's beach areas, and which one suits your kind of holiday.
Read guide Plan your trip7 Days in Zanzibar: A Suggested Itinerary
A practical seven-day Zanzibar itinerary combining Stone Town, the spice farms, Safari Blue, the north coast and Mnemba atoll.
Read guide Practical informationHow Much Does a Zanzibar Holiday Cost?
What to budget for a Zanzibar trip: accommodation, tours, transfers, food, car hire and visa costs explained.
Read guide Practical informationZanzibar Tides Explained
Why the sea disappears on Zanzibar's east coast, which beaches are swimmable all day and how to plan around the tides.
Read guide ComparisonsNungwi vs Paje: Which Should You Choose?
A side-by-side comparison of Zanzibar's two most popular beach areas: swimming, tides, nightlife, families and kite surfing.
Read guide ComparisonsNungwi vs Kendwa: Which Northern Beach?
Both northern beaches have swimmable water all day. Here is what actually separates Nungwi and Kendwa.
Read guide Practical informationZanzibar Airport Guide
Arrival at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport: immigration, visas, SIM cards, money and transfers to your hotel.
Read guide Practical informationZanzibar Visa Guide
How the Tanzanian visa works for Zanzibar, who needs one, and how to apply before you travel.
Read guide Practical informationDriving and Car Rental in Zanzibar
What you need to hire a car in Zanzibar: permits, insurance, road conditions and whether you actually need one.
Read guide Practical informationWhat to Pack for Zanzibar
A practical Zanzibar packing list, including what to wear in Stone Town and on the beach.
Read guide Practical informationZanzibar Dress Code and Local Customs
How to dress respectfully in Zanzibar, and the local customs worth knowing before you arrive.
Read guide Things to doSafari Blue: What to Expect
A full guide to Zanzibar's most popular day trip: what happens, what is included, who it suits and how to prepare.
Read guide Traveller typesZanzibar Honeymoon Guide
Where to stay, when to go and what to book for a Zanzibar honeymoon, from private dhow sunsets to beach dinners.
Read guide Traveller typesZanzibar Family Holiday Guide
Zanzibar with children: the best beaches, which tours work with kids and how to plan around the tides.
Read guide Traveller typesMuslim Friendly Zanzibar
Halal food, mosques, prayer times, modest resorts and travelling in Zanzibar during Ramadan.
Read guide Plan your tripTanzania Safari and Zanzibar
How to combine a Serengeti or Ngorongoro safari with Zanzibar, and how many days you need.
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