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.
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Planning
Best time to visit Zanzibar
Month by month: when the sea is calmest, when it rains, and when prices rise. 2 minread 02 PlanningWhere to stay in Zanzibar: which coast is right for you?
Stone Town, the north, the east and the south compared in plain language. 2 minread 03 PlanningHow many days do you need in Zanzibar?
From a weekend escape to ten nights: what you can do in each length of stay. 2 minreadStill have a question?
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