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Zanzibar is an archipelago that sits just a short while from the coast of Tanzania. It’s charm and allure comes from its pristine beaches - complete with white sands and glassy turquoise waters, vibrant history of spices and the 19th century slave trade and charming colonial towns such as the capital Stone Town.

Zanzibar’s beaches are paradise like and still to this day it’s possible to venture further from the more touristic areas to find idyllic beaches of pure white sands, the most intoxicating crystal-clear blue waters and the lushest of forests - there are few things better in life than walking through a thick and scented forest only to break through the tree line on a breathtakingly romantic white sand beach.

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Time Difference: GMT +3 Hours
Flight Time: Approx 12 hours
Visa Required: British passport holders are required to obtain a Visa to enter Tanzania.
Currency: TZS
Tel Code: +255
Population: 1.304 Million
Official Language: Arabic, English, Swahili
Suggested Airlines: Kenya Airways

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The main islands in Zanzibar are Zanzibar Island and Pemba Island but there are plenty of smaller islands to explore too.

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Temperatures are quite consistent across all seasons ranging from the high 20‘s to the mid 30‘s throughout the year. Zanzibar's weather pattern follows that of Tanzania very closely – though you’ll note that it is a little more humid. Generally the main rainy season is between March and May. The humidity at this time is high and daily temperatures reach the low 30°s but no higher.

The dry season is Zanzibar is long and rainfall is unusual - it is between June and October. Temperatures vary hugely with altitude and location, but you’ll mostly always be under clear skies and sunny weather. During November and December there's another rainy season: referred to as the 'short rains'. These are much lighter than the main rains and less reliable - so travel is still possible at this time but you may bare witness to the odd rainstorm.

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Tour Itinerary

Best Time: Jun–Oct dry season / Dec–Feb warm & sunny

Tailor-Made: 5–12 day island, spice & beach relaxation tours

Hotels: Exclusive beachfront luxury resorts, historic Stone Town boutique hotels

Flexible: Private chauffeured island transfers, traditional dhow boat charters, domestic flight connections

Extensions: Tanzania mainland safari (Serengeti/Ngorongoro), Kenya & Uganda

Amazing Places

Top Places: Stone Town, Nungwi, Kendwa, Paje, Jambiani, Prison Island

Best Season: Jun–Oct for pleasant temperatures and low humidity

Scenic Routes: Zanzibar West-to-East coast scenic drives & traditional dhow sailing routes

Highlights: UNESCO-listed Stone Town, Mnemba Atoll coral reefs, Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park

Extensions: Pemba Island & Mafia Island marine parks

Unique Activities

Best Activities: Safari Blue dhow cruises, Mnemba Atoll snorkeling, Jozani Forest Red Colobus monkey tracking, spice farm tours

Best Time: Dec–Feb for warm tropical seas; Jun–Oct for clear, dry beach weather

Stay Options: Private beachfront villas, restored Swahili merchant mansions, eco-luxury overwater bungalows

Interests: Pristine beaches, Swahili history & architecture, spice plantations, marine life, honeymoon & wellness

Culture: Authentic Swahili spice tours, Stone Town night market street food, traditional Taarab music performances

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