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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

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Nungwi Beach Holidays

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Kendwa Beach Holidays

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Stone Town Tours

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Zanzibar Spice Tours

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Mnemba Island Snorkeling Trips

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Prison Island Tours

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Paje & Jambiani Beach Holidays

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Pemba Island Holidays

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