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Visit Zanzibar
The fabled Spice Islands — powder-white beaches, turquoise seas, historic Stone Town and world-class diving.
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Facts About Zanzibar
Zanzibar — the fabled "Spice Islands" off the coast of Tanzania — is a tropical paradise of powder-white beaches, warm turquoise waters and centuries of Swahili, Arab and Indian heritage. Wander the maze of historic Stone Town, tour fragrant spice farms, snorkel coral reefs and sail into the sunset on a traditional dhow.
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Zanzibar City (Stone Town)Capital
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Tanzania (semi-autonomous)Part Of
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Swahili & EnglishLanguages
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Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)Currency
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~1.9 MillionPopulation
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EAT (GMT+3)Time Zone
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Jun–Oct & Dec–FebBest Time to Visit
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Tropical, warm & humidClimate
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Tanzania e-Visa / on arrivalEntry
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World-class reefsDiving & Snorkeling
🏖️ Powder-white beaches 🏛️ Stone Town — UNESCO Heritage 🌶️ Spice farm tours 🐠 Mnemba snorkeling & diving ⛵ Sunset dhow cruises
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Zanzibar Beaches & Experiences
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Zanzibar Beach Holidays
View DetailsNungwi Beach Holidays
View DetailsKendwa Beach Holidays
View DetailsStone Town Tours
View DetailsZanzibar Spice Tours
View DetailsMnemba Island Snorkeling Trips
View DetailsPrison Island Tours
View DetailsPaje & Jambiani Beach Holidays
View DetailsPemba Island Holidays
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