Zanzibar, planned properly

Practical guides to the island: which beach actually fits your trip, what a week should look like, and the visa and insurance rules that catch travellers out. Researched, specific, and kept current — no fluff.

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A dhow silhouetted against a golden sunset off the Zanzibar coast

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Stone Town

A practical guide to Stone Town: what to see, where to eat, how to explore the lanes, and what to know before you go.

Best time to visit

When to go to Zanzibar: the four seasons, month by month, wind and kitesurfing windows, and what Ramadan changes.

Visa and entry

Visas, the mandatory Zanzibar travel insurance, passport rules and what to prepare for arrival at ZNZ airport.

Beaches

All beaches

Nungwi

Zanzibar's north tip: swimmable at any tide

Itineraries

All itineraries

7-day itinerary

A practical seven-day Zanzibar itinerary: Stone Town, the north coast and the east coast with two bases and day trips.

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