Beach near Zanzibar, Tanzania

Zanzibar Travel Guide

Tanzania

Zanzibar is a city in Tanzania with a population of 800,010, situated on Zanzibar Island in the Indian Ocean. It is served by Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ), the main airport for arriving travellers.

There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres of the city. For a beach-focused stay, plan to look beyond the immediate area rather than relying on a nearby named beach.

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Local time

800,010

Population

4,613 miles away

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Weather in Zanzibar

Mon

29°

Tue

30°

Wed

30°

Know before you go

Pays in TZS

Plug type Type D & Type G (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 112

Dial code +255

Tipping: Tipping is customary in Tanzania for various services. While not mandatory, it's a common way to show appreciation for good service. Amounts can vary depending on the quality of service and your personal discretion.

Best time to visit Zanzibar

Jan

32°14

Feb

33°13

Mar

32°19

Apr

28°27

May

28°20

Jun

28°19

Jul

28°14

Aug

29°18

Sep

30°16

Oct

31°23

Nov

30°24

Dec

31°22

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Zanzibar

  1. Mji Mkongwe

    historic site

    0.8 km

  2. مدينة زنجبار الحجرية

    historic site

    0 km

  3. beıt el ajaıb

    history museum

    1.2 km

  4. Forte arabo di Stone Town

    arts and entertainment

    1.2 km

  5. Palace Museum

    history museum

    1.2 km

  6. Kanisa La Kristo

    religious organization

    1.2 km

  7. Darajani Market

    historic site

    0.7 km

  8. Emerson Zanzibar Art Gallery and Cafe

    art gallery

    1 km

Getting there

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport · 6.4 km

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