Best time to visit Zanzibar
Best time of year to visit Zanzibar
Best time to visit Zanzibar is dry winter from June through October. Although it gets touristic at this time of the year, the dry season is best to swim with dolphins. Spring in Zanzibar is a bit rainy, but it gives you a chance to try exclusive cashew nuts and a variety of tropical fruits. Lower rates, fewer crowds and clear skies full of stars are waiting for you during hot and sunny summer from December to March. Remember many lodges are closed during the peak of wet season from mid-March through the end of May.
3 THINGS TO DO IN ZANZIBAR (JULY 24 - AUGUST 02)
Mwaka Kogwa Festival in Zanzibar
Celebrate the Persian New Year in Zanzibar which has neatly been incorporated into tradition
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
Marine Turtle Nesting Season
Watch these baby-turtles in a once-in-a-lifetime struggle for survival!
23 THINGS TO DO OUT OF SELECTED DATE RANGE
Beach Season
out of rangeVisit outstanding beaches along the eastern or northern coasts with fishing villages, tropical palms, and mangrove forests washed by the Indian Ocean
Swimming with Dolphins
out of rangeSwimming side by side with these friendly creatures in their natural habitat is unforgettable
Baby Red Colobus Monkeys
out of rangeMeet these cute animals at Jozani Forest in Zanzibar
Coconut Crabs on Chumbe Island
out of rangeThese giant arthropods quickly climb coconut palm trees and easily crack open their favourite food—coconuts. It is incredible and even a little scary
Baby Giant Tortoises on Prison Island
out of rangeThis colony of Giant Tortoises is the biggest and most gorgeous attraction of this picturesque island
Eid al-Fitr
out of rangeThis is a time of giving charity and alms—two of the five pillars of the Islamic faith
Sauti za Busara (Swahili Music & Cultural Festival)
out of rangeThree nights of a rich variety of non-stop live African music at the Old Fort
Spice Harvest and Tours
out of rangeClove, cinnamon, turmeric, nutmeg, lemon grass, vanilla, black pepper, cardamom, saffron... This wonderful aroma spreads through the whole island!
Green Cardamom Harvest
out of rangeGreen cardamom is not only a flavorful spice for cuisine, but also hosts a wealth of healthy benefits!
Baobab Blooming and Fruit
out of rangeThe circumference of some specimens of baobab exceeds 10 m and its fruits can reach a length of up to 54 cm!
Kitesurfing
out of rangeExperience the joy of kiteboarding and kitesurfing in Paje
Shoki Shoki (Rambutan)
out of rangeExotic fruit which captivates with its sweet and fragrant taste
Diving and Snorkeling
out of rangeOne of the best diving destinations of the world
Durian
out of rangeTry this exotic juicy "King of Fruit" known as Durian
Cashew
out of rangeSome say Zanzibar's cashew is the best on the African continent
Humpback Whale Watching Season
out of rangeHave a once in a lifetime opportunity to see these majestic creatures in Zanzibar!
Bullfighting on Pemba Island
out of rangeIt is not as bloody as the Spanish version nor as cruel as the Portuguese, but quite a picturesque spectacle
Cycling
out of rangeBike routes winding Zanzibar will let you discover the island's real treasures
Tamarind
out of rangeThis typical African fruit is used in many cuisines around the world in sauces, marinades, chutneys, drinks, and desserts
Yellowfin Tuna Fishing
out of rangeThis is a truly blessed season for fishermen!
Breadfruit and Jackfruit
out of rangeBreadfruit is a great gift for fans of unusual fruits
Carambola (Birimbi, Star Fruit)
out of rangeWhen you cut across it, this fruit looks like a 5-pointed star
Butterflies
out of rangeAdmire these gentle creatures and inspect their lifecycle in a magical garden or butterfly farm or in their natural environmen—Jozani Forest
