Zanzibar’s Swimming Caves: Maalum, Salam and Fukuchani Compared
Maalum needs booking ahead, Salam doesn't, Fukuchani adds ruins. From $50 per person.
Zanzibar travel tips and local advice
Practical notes from our team, who live here. SIM cards, visas, what the mandatory insurance actually is, and what to wear where.
The Real Cost of a Week in Zanzibar, Line by Line
Visa, insurance, tours and food, line by line. A week runs from about $550 to $2,500+.
Prison Island’s Giant Tortoises: What to Know Before You Go
A former quarantine station, not a prison, with tortoises over 190 years old. From $60.
Safari Blue or Nakupenda Sandbank: Which One Should You Book?
Both from $60 at six people. Safari Blue for the variety, Nakupenda for the sandbank.
Every Zanzibar Day Trip, Ranked by Who It’s Actually For
Forty excursions, sorted by who each one actually suits rather than what pays commission.
Is Zanzibar Safe? An Honest Answer From Someone Who Lives Here
Yes, for the things that matter day to day. An honest answer from someone who lives here.
Zanzibar to Serengeti: How to Add a 3-Day Safari to Your Beach Holiday
You fly, not drive. One Tanzania visa covers both, and three days is enough. From $1,470.
The best sunset spots in Zanzibar
Kendwa, Nungwi, Michamvi Kae, The Rock and Forodhani. Arrive half an hour early.
Dala Dala Zanzibar: Routes, Stops and How to Ride One
Pinda Mgongo Sateni serves the north, Mwanakwerekwe serves the south and east. Keep small cash ready.
Things to do in Michamvi
The one east-coast spot that gets a sea sunset, plus The Rock, Kae Funk and a much quieter beach.