Travel Guide

Plain, honest answers to the questions travelers ask us most, written by the local planners who send people to Zanzibar every week. Seasons, entry rules, where to stay, what to pack and how to combine the beach with a safari.

01 Getting there

Getting to Zanzibar and getting around

Flights, the ferry from Dar es Salaam, airport transfers and how to move around the island. 2 minread 02 Getting there

Visa and entry requirements for Zanzibar

Passports, visas, health certificates and what to carry when you arrive. 2 minread

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