Pan Africa Tourism Board (PATBOARD)
Zanzibar broadens Tanzania’s portfolio with heritage-rich Stone Town, premium beach resorts, and year-round Indian Ocean leisure demand.
Walk through plantations of cloves, cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg, and black pepper - taste and smell spices fresh from the plant in a sensory experience unlike any other.
One of East Africa's premier dive sites - crystal-clear waters teeming with sea turtles, dolphins, and over 600 species of reef fish. Whale sharks visit between October and March.
Wander through centuries-old alleys, discover Freddie Mercury's birthplace, visit the Old Fort, and browse the Darajani Market - the cultural heart of Swahili civilisation.
June to October (dry season) and December to February. Avoid April-May heavy rains. The shoulder months of November and March offer fewer crowds and lower prices.
Abeid Amani Karume Airport (ZNZ) has direct flights from Nairobi, Dar es Salaam, Doha, and Muscat. The fast ferry from Dar es Salaam takes 2 hours.
Mnemba Island (luxe private island), Baraza Resort, Zuri Zanzibar, or Park Hyatt Stone Town for heritage luxury. Budget-friendly guesthouses abound in Stone Town and Paje.
