Zanzibar
Zanzibar
The island from the east coast — beaches, tides, Stone Town and the practical things the brochures get wrong.
Coasts & areas
Coast / AreaWhy the East Coast of Zanzibar (and the Truth About the Tides)An honest guide to Zanzibar's east coast — Paje, Jambiani, Michamvi Pingwe — versus the busy north, plus how the tides really work and why low tide is an opportunity, not a problem.Read →Coast / AreaStone Town, Zanzibar: A Practical GuideHow to spend half a day to a day in Stone Town: UNESCO alleys, Forodhani night market, the old slave market, and where it fits a Zanzibar trip.Read →
Plan & practical
PracticalGetting to Zanzibar: Flights, Ferry & Transfers (2026)How to get to Zanzibar — direct flights, connecting via Dar es Salaam or Nairobi, the ferry, and realistic airport-to-hotel transfer times, including the safari-to-beach connection.Read →Best ofBest Beaches in Zanzibar, Compared by CoastAn honest, coast-by-coast guide to Zanzibar's best beaches: Nungwi and Kendwa for swimming, Paje for kite, plus the tide truth on the east coast.Read →Best ofBest Things to Do in ZanzibarA local hotelier's pick of the best things to do in Zanzibar: Stone Town, Mnemba snorkel, Safari Blue, Jozani, spice farm, kitesurf and a honest skip-this note.Read →PracticalZanzibar Entry Requirements 2026: Visa, Insurance & ArrivalCurrent Zanzibar entry requirements — tourist visa (USD 50), mandatory travel insurance (USD 44), passport validity, and what actually happens at the airport. Kept up to date by a resident.Read →PracticalZanzibar Taxis and Transfers: Fares and TipsHow Zanzibar taxis really work: no meters, agree the price first, plus rough airport fares to Stone Town and the east coast and when a hotel transfer wins.Read →When to goZanzibar: When to Go (Seasons, Wind, Rains)When to visit Zanzibar: cooler dry Kusi (Jun-Oct), hot Kaskazi (Dec-Feb), the two rains, plus first-hand wind notes for beach, kite and diving.Read →