Best time to visit
28 things to do in Zanzibar
Tamarind
This typical African fruit is used in many cuisines around the world in sauces, marinades, chutneys, drinks, and desserts
Mwaka Kogwa Festival in Zanzibar
Celebrate the Persian New Year in Zanzibar which has neatly been incorporated into tradition
Rainy Season
If you are into adventures, you can visit Zanzibar during the rainy season.
Beach Season
Visit outstanding beaches along the eastern or northern coasts with fishing villages, tropical palms, and mangrove forests washed by the Indian Ocean
Pemba Flying Fox Breeding Season
See a breathtaking sight as these huge bats take to the air, launching off en-masse as they depart for their evening hunt...for fruit
Green Cardamom Harvest
Green cardamom is not only a flavorful spice for cuisine, but also hosts a wealth of healthy benefits!
Coconut Crabs on Chumbe Island
These giant arthropods quickly climb coconut palm trees and easily crack open their favourite food—coconuts. It is incredible and even a little scary
Dry Season
Sunny weather, no rain, warm sea, and pleasant breezes—the dry season is a great time to visit Zanzibar
Kitesurfing
Experience the joy of kiteboarding and kitesurfing in Paje
Eid al-Fitr
This is a time of giving charity and alms—two of the five pillars of the Islamic faith
Carambola (Birimbi, Star Fruit)
When you cut across it, this fruit looks like a 5-pointed star
Bullfighting on Pemba Island
It is not as bloody as the Spanish version nor as cruel as the Portuguese, but quite a picturesque spectacle
Baobab Blooming and Fruit
The circumference of some specimens of baobab exceeds 10 m and its fruits can reach a length of up to 54 cm!
Sauti za Busara (Swahili Music & Cultural Festival)
Three nights of a rich variety of non-stop live African music at the Old Fort
Whale Watching
Go on a thrilling ocean adventure and see these majestic marine creatures in Zanzibar
Butterflies
Admire these gentle creatures and inspect their lifecycle in a magical garden or butterfly farm or in their natural environmen—Jozani Forest
Shoki Shoki (Rambutan)
Exotic fruit which captivates with its sweet and fragrant taste
Baby Giant Tortoises on Prison Island
This colony of Giant Tortoises is the biggest and most gorgeous attraction of this picturesque island
Swimming with Dolphins
Swimming side by side with these friendly creatures in their natural habitat is unforgettable
Marine Turtle Nesting Season
Watch these baby-turtles in a once-in-a-lifetime struggle for survival!
Spice Harvest and Tours
Clove, cinnamon, turmeric, nutmeg, lemon grass, vanilla, black pepper, cardamom, saffron... This wonderful aroma spreads through the whole island!
Cycling
Bike routes winding Zanzibar will let you discover the island's real treasures