Guides
Research-based guides to the practical side of a Zanzibar trip.
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.
Where to stay
Nungwi vs Kendwa vs Paje vs Jambiani vs Stone Town: which area fits your trip, with honest trade-offs for each base.
Costs and money
What Zanzibar really costs: daily budgets, typical prices for food, transfers and trips, cash and cards, tipping and bargaining.