Zanzibar
Zanzibar is a semi-autonomous archipelago off Tanzania’s coast, made up of the main island of Unguja (usually just called “Zanzibar”) and the quieter Pemba Island to the north. White-sand beaches, spice farms and Stone Town’s UNESCO-listed old streets make it Tanzania’s most popular beach add-on to a safari — and just as often a destination in its own right.
Region
Semi-autonomous archipelago, United Republic of Tanzania
Hub Airport
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)
Currency
Tanzanian Shilling (TZS); US Dollars widely accepted at hotels and tours
Best Time to Visit
June to October and December to February are driest and most reliable for a beach trip. The long rains fall March to May, and a shorter, lighter rainy spell arrives in November.
Popular Attractions
Stone Town, Nungwi & Kendwa Beaches, Jozani Forest (red colobus monkeys), Prison Island, spice farms, Mnemba Atoll