Zanzibar

Tanzania

Zanzibar

Spice island, Stone Town and sugar-white sand.

01 Overview

About Zanzibar

Stone Town’s alleys, spice farms and a coast of dhows and turquoise water.

02 Where you’ll go

Sites to visit, day by day

4 scenic stops

Scenic stops and their locations — mix and match them into days, or ask Davema to build the route for you.

Stone Town, Stone Town, Zanzibar City 1 Half day
Heritage

Stone Town

Stone Town, Zanzibar City

Labyrinthine lanes, carved doors and Swahili-Arab architecture — a UNESCO site.

Nungwi & Kendwa beaches, North coast 2 Full day
Beach

Nungwi & Kendwa beaches

North coast

Bright white sand and tide-independent swimming.

Jozani Forest, Jozani–Chwaka Bay 3 Half day
Nature

Jozani Forest

Jozani–Chwaka Bay

Meet the rare red colobus monkey in mahogany forest.

Prison Island tortoises, Changuu Island 4 Half day
Wildlife

Prison Island tortoises

Changuu Island

Giant Aldabra tortoises and clear water just offshore.

03 More in Tanzania

Nearby places

04 When to visit

Month by month

JanBest
FebBest
MarGood
AprQuieter
MayQuieter
JunBest
JulBest
AugBest
SepBest
OctBest
NovGood
DecBest

Best time Good Less ideal / wetter

05 Itineraries

Journeys in Zanzibar

All trips

09 Before you go

Travel notes

Visa & entry

Visa requirements depend on your passport and purpose of travel. Davema’s visa desk will confirm what you need for your nationality before you book.

Davema travel documentation

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