Tanzania · East Africa
Zanzibar
Spice islands with white-sand beaches, Stone Town history and turquoise Indian Ocean waters.
Currency
TZS
Weather
Tropical, 26-32°C
Best Time
Jun–Oct: dry season, ideal beach weather
Visa
Not required
Language
Swahili / English
Avg. Budget
$1,524
Travel Guide
Zanzibar is a semi-autonomous archipelago off Tanzania's coast. Visit historic Stone Town (a UNESCO site), spice farms, and beaches like Nungwi and Kendwa. Snorkel at Mnemba Atoll, sail on a dhow at sunset, and explore Jozani Forest's red colobus monkeys.
Top Attractions
Stone Town (UNESCO)
Nungwi & Kendwa beaches
Mnemba Atoll snorkelling
Jozani Forest red colobus
Spice farm tours
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Sample Itinerary
5-Day Zanzibar Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive, explore Stone Town, night market. Day 2: Spice farm tour + Jozani Forest. Day 3: Snorkel Mnemba Atoll. Day 4: Beach day at Nungwi, sunset dhow cruise. Day 5: Relax, departure.
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Travel Info
- Currency
- TZS
- Visa
- Not required for most
- Best time to visit
- Jun–Oct: dry season, ideal beach weather
- Weather
- Tropical, 26-32°C
- Avg. Budget
- $1,524
