Zanzibar travel blog
Practical answers to the questions travellers ask before and during a trip to Zanzibar, from vaccinations and money to food, wildlife and the festive season. We check the facts against official sources and update the articles when the rules change.
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Plan your trip
- Best time to visit ZanzibarDry and rainy seasons, sea and wind, prices, Ramadan and festivals: when to go to Zanzibar, month by month.
- Zanzibar weatherAverage temperatures, sea temperature and rainfall for every month, plus how the coasts differ and where to check the forecast.
- Zanzibar beachesNorth, north-east, east and west coast beaches compared: tides, swimming, seaweed, sunsets and which beach suits whom.
- Visa, insurance & safetyTanzanian visa, the mandatory Zanzibar insurance, health and safety: the entry rules for 2026 in one place.
- Ferry & airport transfersThe Dar es Salaam ferry, flights into Zanzibar and transfer times and prices to Stone Town, Nungwi and Paje.