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Zanzibar travel guide

What to watch out for, what to see, what to eat, and how to get around — written for people arriving for the first time.

Last updated 2026-08-11

Stone Town, Zanzibar
Photo: Rod Waddington · CC BY SA 2.0 · source

Common scams in Zanzibar

10 reported scam patterns travellers run into in Zanzibar, what they look like, and how to sidestep them.

Common scams in Zanzibar — and how to avoid them →

Top places to visit in Zanzibar

6 places worth your time in Zanzibar, with what each is actually like and when to go.

Top places to visit in Zanzibar →

Top food to try in Zanzibar

6 dishes to eat in Zanzibar, what is in them, and where they belong.

Top food to try in Zanzibar →

Traditions and customs in Zanzibar

5 customs and traditions in Zanzibar — what they are, and how to take part without causing offence.

Traditional things to do in Zanzibar →

Getting around Zanzibar

How to travel around Zanzibar — 5 options, what they cost, and which booking apps fix the fare before you go.

Getting around Zanzibar: transport and taxi apps →

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