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Zanzibar beach, Tanzania

Zanzibar Archipelago, Indian Ocean, Tanzania

Zanzibar

Zanzibar is Tanzania’s spice island in the Indian Ocean, known for white-sand beaches, turquoise water, the historic alleys of Stone Town and a rich Swahili culture. It is the perfect place to relax after a safari.

Zanzibar is Tanzania’s spice island in the Indian Ocean, known for white-sand beaches, turquoise water, the historic alleys of Stone Town and a rich Swahili culture. It is the perfect place to relax after a safari.

Activities

Stone Town walking tour, spice farm visit, snorkelling and diving, dhow sunset cruise, Jozani Forest red colobus monkeys, beach relaxation

When to go

June to October and December to February are the driest and sunniest months. March to May brings the long rains.

Best time to visit

June to October and December to February

Wildlife

Look out for the rare Zanzibar red colobus monkey in Jozani Forest, dolphins off the south coast and colourful reef fish while snorkelling.

Travel information

Dress modestly in Stone Town, carry some cash for markets and book spice tours and boat trips in advance in high season.

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