ℹ️ Useful information

Practical tips for your trip to Zanzibar

VisaVisa on arrival / e-visa for most visitors

TippingCustomary, around 10%

CurrencyTanzanian shilling (TZS); USD widely accepted

LanguageSwahili, English

Emergency112 / 999

Tap waterBottled only

Time zoneEAT (UTC+3)

Best seasonJune–October, December–February

Power plugsTypes D/G, 230V

Getting aroundDaladala, taxis, hired cars

A tropical archipelago off the coast of Tanzania, Zanzibar pairs beaches with culture. The essentials: