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Things to Do in Zanzibar

Zanzibar pairs turquoise Indian Ocean water with deep Swahili history. Stone Town walking tours, spice farm visits, dhow sunset sails, snorkelling at Mnemba and the Jozani forest are the experiences most visitors build their days around.

Browse the best things to do in Zanzibar: tours, attractions, day trips and activities you can book for your trip, or for today if you are already there.

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Zanzibar, Tanzania

Zanzibar at a glance

Which part of Zanzibar should you stay in?
The north (Nungwi, Kendwa) has swimmable beaches at most tides, the south-east suits kitesurfing and quiet villages, and Stone Town suits history and food.
Is snorkelling good in Zanzibar?
Yes. Mnemba Atoll is the best-known site, and reef trips also run from Kizimkazi and the south-east coast.
Can you combine Zanzibar with a safari?
Many travellers add Zanzibar after a northern Tanzania safari, with short flights from Arusha or Kilimanjaro.

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Already in Zanzibar? Things to do today

Short experiences near you, many with hotel pickup — useful if you have already arrived and want something to do in Zanzibar today or tomorrow.

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Zanzibar travel information

Country
Tanzania
Nearest airport
Abeid Amani Karume International (ZNZ)
Best time to visit
June to October and December to February are driest
Getting around
Private transfers and taxis; island distances take longer than they look
Good to know
Modest dress is appreciated in Stone Town and villages

Frequently asked questions about Zanzibar

Which part of Zanzibar should you stay in?

The north (Nungwi, Kendwa) has swimmable beaches at most tides, the south-east suits kitesurfing and quiet villages, and Stone Town suits history and food.

Is snorkelling good in Zanzibar?

Yes. Mnemba Atoll is the best-known site, and reef trips also run from Kizimkazi and the south-east coast.

Can you combine Zanzibar with a safari?

Many travellers add Zanzibar after a northern Tanzania safari, with short flights from Arusha or Kilimanjaro.

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Planning things to do in Zanzibar

Zanzibar's main island, Unguja, has two very different sides. Stone Town is a UNESCO-listed maze of coral-stone buildings, carved doors, markets and Swahili, Arab, Indian and European history. The coasts — Nungwi and Kendwa in the north, Paje and Jambiani in the south-east, Kizimkazi in the south — are where beach and water activities happen.

Popular things to do include spice farm tours, snorkelling and diving around Mnemba Atoll, dhow sunset cruises, the Jozani Chwaka Bay forest for red colobus monkeys, Prison Island tortoises, kitesurfing in Paje and the Forodhani night food market.

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