Zanzibar
Tanzania
Fun facts
- Stone Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Once the world's largest clove producer
- Home to rare red colobus monkeys
- Swahili culture blends African, Arab, and Indian influences
Is this right for you?
Crowd LevelMedium
Budget Range$40-$400/day
Conservation7/10
Safety9/10
Best Months to Visit
JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberDecemberJanuaryFebruary
Honest trade-offs
- Seaweed farming affects some beaches
- Rainy season (March-May) limits activities
- Stone Town can be very hot and humid
- Some beaches have strong tides
How to get there
From Dar es SalaamFlight
Duration: 20 minutes
Multiple daily flights
From Dar es SalaamFerry
Duration: 2 hours
Affordable but can be rough in bad weather
Location
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