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Everything to know before and during your stay in Zanzibar: money, safety, health, phone, local rules and good habits.

When to visit Zanzibar: seasons, rain, tides and month by month

The best time to visit Zanzibar is the dry season, from June to October: little rain, less hot days (about ...

Choosing where to sleep in Zanzibar matters more than choosing the hotel: the sea does not behave the same ...

For Zanzibar, the guides read in October 2026 give about 40 to 90 dollars per person per day for a budget t...

In Zanzibar the currency is the Tanzanian shilling (TZS). Cash is still the most common way to pay, cards a...

Zanzibar's rains are often heavy showers rather than whole days, especially in April and May and in short r...

Zanzibar is considered relatively safe: little violence, with risks mostly from petty theft, persistent sel...

To enter Zanzibar, most travellers need a Tanzanian visa, which is obtained online before departure (source...