Travel guide

Zanzibar

Spice island with untouched beaches

🗓️ Best time: June–October💰 Budget · ~$55/day📍 Tanzania

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About Zanzibar

This historic spice island blends African culture, Arabian influence, and pristine beaches. Stone Town's UNESCO alleyways open onto white-sand shores and coral reefs.

⭐ Things to do in Zanzibar

Stone Town walking tourSnorkeling at Mnemba AtollSpice tourKendwa beach sunsetDhow sailing cruisePrison Island turtlesJozani Forest red colobus monkeysKizimkazi dolphin swim

🍽️ What to eat in Zanzibar

Signature local dishes worth seeking out.

Urojo mix soupZanzibar pizzaOctopus curryPilau rice

✈️ Know before you go

🚕 Getting around

Taxi or dalla-dalla minivans. Ferries from mainland Tanzania.

💡 Local tip

Dress modestly off-beach — Zanzibar is 98% Muslim.

🛡️ Safety

Generally safe. Watch valuables on beach.

🌙 Nightlife

Kendwa full-moon parties; Forodhani night-food market.