🇹🇿 Zanzibar
Spice island with white sand beaches & Stone Town heritage
Flights from
A$1,200
Best time
June–October (dry season) or December–February
Language
Swahili
At a Glance
- Country
- Tanzania
- Currency
- Tanzanian Shilling (TZS) — USD also accepted
- Timezone
- EAT (UTC+3)
- Language
- Swahili (English widely spoken)
- Best Time
- June–October (dry season) or December–February
- Avg Flight
- A$1,200
Visa for Australian Passport
e-Visa Availablee-Visa required for Indian passport holders. Apply online at Tanzania immigration portal or via iVisa (~$50–100). Processing takes 3–5 business days.
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Top Attractions in Zanzibar
Stone Town
UNESCO-listed old city — labyrinthine alleys, carved wooden doors, and the spice market. Best explored on foot.
Nungwi & Kendwa Beaches
North-coast beaches with white sand, turquoise water, and dhow sailing at sunset.
Spice Farm Tour
Half-day tour of clove, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg plantations — Zanzibar is the "Spice Island" for good reason.
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Insider Tips for Zanzibar
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Dress conservatively in Stone Town — Zanzibar is 99% Muslim and modest dress is expected.
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Seafood at the Forodhani Night Market (Stone Town waterfront) costs $2–5 per plate.
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Book a half-day snorkelling trip to Mnemba Atoll for the best marine life (~$35).
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Rent a scooter to explore the island independently — roads are good and it costs ~$20/day.
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