Zanzibar

June to October and December to February are generally the driest and most popular periods. March to May brings the long rains and quieter beaches (with lower prices), while November\’s short rains are typically brief afternoon showers that rarely disrupt a trip.

3–4 days is enough for a relaxing beach stay with a couple of excursions (Stone Town, Spice Tour, Safari Blue). 5–7 days allows a more unhurried pace and time to explore multiple areas of the island, from the lively north coast to the quieter southeast.

Zanzibar pairs beautifully with a mainland safari — most of our multi-day safaris can be extended with a direct flight from Arusha or Kilimanjaro to Zanzibar in under 2 hours, letting you swap dusty game drives for white sand beaches and turquoise water without a long journey.

No — Zanzibar is part of the United Republic of Tanzania, so your Tanzania visa (or eVisa) covers travel to the islands as well. You\’ll go through a separate immigration check on arrival in Zanzibar even when connecting from mainland Tanzania.

June to October and December to February are generally the driest and most popular periods. March to May brings the long rains and quieter beaches (with lower prices), while November\’s short rains are typically brief afternoon showers that rarely disrupt a trip.