Zanzibar Island is a Tanzanian archipelago off the coast of East Africa, located around 35km (22 miles) off the mainland coast and consists of many small islands and two large ones: Unguja (the main island, known informally as Zanzibar) and Pemba Island.

The capital is Zanzibar, located on the island of Unguja. Sometimes Zanzibar is called Spice Land because, back in the day, the Arabs started large spice plantations, which made Zanzibar the world’s biggest exporter of cloves at the time and earned the nickname, the spice island. Today, Zanzibar is still renowned for its cloves, nutmeg, cardamom, turmeric, cinnamon, chilli, and black pepper.

You’ll enjoy clear, turquoise-blue water; shallow sandbars perfect for wading; and many small, nearly deserted islands virtually unvisited by tourists. Explore the World Heritage Site of Stone Town, Zanzibar City’s old quarter. Or just go beach to beach between tiny fishing villages—each one’s better.

Zanzibar is one of the few places in the world that offers an unforgettable adventure and cultural experience. In addition, it is the best setting for pure relaxation.

When to visit Zanzibar

There is a huge range of accommodation options on the main island of the Zanzibar archipelago, from simple boutique hotels to all-inclusive resorts, honeymoon retreats, backpacker hostels and the most budget hotels can be found in Stone Town.

When to visit Zanzibar

The best time to visit Zanzibar is from July to August and December to February. These are the dry seasons, so the weather is warm and there is less chance of rain ruining planned excursions.

These seasons link perfectly with Tanzania if you are looking to combine your safari trip or Kilimanjaro trek.

How to get there

Zanzibar can be reached by air or waterways.

Waterways: You can get there by speed boats or ships from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar. It takes around two hours to reach Zanzibar.

Airways: You can schedule flights from Dar es Salaam Airport, Kilimanjaro Airport, Mwanza, Mbeya, or Mtwara.

What to do

Explore the beautiful beaches, snorkelling, Scuba diving, Deep Sea Fishing, Surfing, and all other Water Sports, etc.

Note:

The information we have offered you is to let you know what you can do on Zanzibar. The arrangement can be customized depending on your choice of program and the number of days you intend to stay!