Practical information
What to Pack for Zanzibar
Zanzibar is hot, humid and predominantly Muslim. Packing for both the beach and the villages makes the trip easier.
Clothing
- Light, loose cotton and linen
- Shoulders and knees covered for Stone Town and villages
- Swimwear for the beach and hotel grounds only
- A light layer for evenings and air-conditioned restaurants
- Reef shoes, useful on the east coast at low tide
Practical items
- Reef-safe sun cream, expensive locally
- Insect repellent
- A refillable water bottle
- A UK-style three-pin plug adapter
- Any prescription medicines, with a copy of the prescription
- Cash in small denominations for markets and tips