Zanzibar Travel Guide

Zanzibar became world famous thanks to the most famous person born here. Freddie Mercury became one of the biggest hitmakers of the 20th century and unwittingly increased the tourist potential of his homeland in the eyes of travelers.

Today, the best tour operators in Zanzibar offer a variety of vacation options: romantic getaways, eco-tourism, beach vacations and other options that you have long dreamed of trying.

Choose individual or group tours to Zanzibar : fishing, kayaking and active recreation are already waiting for you!

When does the holiday season start?

Zanzibar is a place where the best time to visit depends on personal preference.

  Beach season

The water in the ocean is always warm, so you can swim at any time of the year. From January to March, the temperature is higher than from June to October. But the low tides on the beaches of the east coast sometimes force you to admire the ocean only from the shore.

Another argument in favor of a beach holiday is the waves and surfing, for which all conditions have been created here.

Wet season

The rainy seasons in Zanzibar are November and December, as well as April and May. During this time, you won’t be able to go on evening cruises or organize a full-fledged family vacation due to bad weather, but don’t despair. If a tour operator for Zanzibar offers to book air tickets for the wet season, you will appreciate the low prices and availability of hotel rooms.

Dry season

From June to October, the climate on the island is quite dry. With a comfortable +27, you will not think about heat and rain. Therefore, if you carefully choose tour packages to Zanzibar , we recommend booking a trip in these five months.

What to do?

Zanzibar offers several leisure options, each of which is worthy of attention.

Diving and snorkeling

Diving has long been the archipelago's calling card. The underwater world, its inhabitants and colorful coral reefs will surprise even beginners. If your main goal is scuba diving, come to Zanzibar in January-March.

Safari

What else has made Zanzibar famous? Tours and safaris ! The island has entire safari parks for getting to know wildlife first-hand. Plus, if you're lucky, you'll see the "big five" and even catch the great migration in the Serengeti.

Cultural tourism

We recommend finding out what excursions around the island your tour operator offers. Zanzibar reveals itself from an unexpected side when you get not only to the beach, but also to remote corners. Be sure to plan a trip to the village to the indigenous population to get acquainted with their life and way of life. If you have a few days to spare, visit the main attractions: Stone Town, House of Wonders, English Fort and other iconic places.

Gastronomic tourism

Haven't tried Zanzibar yet? Your vacation here will be remembered for the abundance of seafood in local dishes. But if you consider yourself a gastro-enthusiast, local spice farms are open to tourists, and this type of leisure will not leave you indifferent.

In September and October, the weather in Zanzibar is best suited for a beach holiday. Don't miss your chance and plan your trip now. In addition, with our team, finding hotels and air tickets will not take much time, and in the summer you will already know where you will be vacationing in the velvet season.