Explore Zanzibar
Zanzibar is an island paradise with soft, white sand beaches, shimmering blue waters, and the most blissful sunsets. Zanzibar offers a wide range of sights, smells and tastes. It is truly a facinating destination and is known as one of the top tourism desinations.
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Language Spoken
The indigenous language is Swahili, but Arabic and English are also widely spoken
Currency & Time Zone
Tanzanian shilling (TZS)
UTC+03:00
Cuisine
Meals
Local restaurants offer specials for as litTRYe as 4691.39TSh (R38.560), while a sit-down dinner at a midrange restaurant would be between 44060.11TSh (R363.10) to 73433.52TSh (R605.38) for two people.Drinks
Local bears are priced at around 5000 TZS (R41.22) while imported beers are 6000Tsh (R49.42).
Transportation
Taxis
Taxis are not metered and renting a driver for a day would cost you around 231375.79 (R1575.41).General Transport
A trip in a local Dala-Dala (local bus) from the airport to the capital of Stone Town will be 3000Tsh (R24.73).Things to do in Zanzibar
Beaches; scuba-diving; snorkelling; Cheetah’s Rock; Prison Island; Changuu Private Island; Nungui Beach; Historic Sites; Wildlife and Museums.
Medical Precautions
Recommended Vaccines
These recommended vaccines need to be taken 4-8 weeks prior to departure:
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Tetanus
- Typhoid
- Rabies
- Meningococcal Meningitis
- Cholera
- Yellow Fever
Top 10 Packing Essentials
- Hat and sunscreen
- Comfortable shoes
- Photocopies of travel documents
- Binoculars
- Mosquito repellent
- Rain jacket
- Universal adapter
- Diarrhea and nausea tablets
- Lightweight clothing
- Flip Flops
Passports & Visa Information
South African passport holders do require visas. Ensure that your passport is valid for at least six (6) months after your departure from Zanzibar. European passport holders do require visas as well.