Zanzibar is one of the most amazing destinations of Africa, it is also referred to as the “Spice Island” an ancient town attached to history from the time of the slave trade, it is commonly mistaken to be a country on its own but it is part of Tanzania despite it having its own elected leaders for instance the sultan. The island is placed directly adjacent to the Indian Ocean characterized by warm white sandy beaches dotted with palm trees, crystal clear waters, and variety accommodation. The native people of Zanzibar are a mix of races including Arabs, Africans, Europeans, and Indians, they speak English and Kiswahili.
The best time to visit Zanzibar is during the dry season, the region experiences shorter and longer dry seasons, ranging from December to February and June to September respectively, there are warmer weather conditions with more sunshine, it is. A lovely time to enjoy most of the tourism activities in Zanzibar however weather conditions are also determined by the ocean, and it is more than possible to receive scattered rains during the dry season. This is also a high tourism period hence expect to meet many people visiting the destination. Tourists can also visit during the wet season, which comes with fewer people and friendly prices from hotels that will remain open during this time, it is always soaked wet but it doesn’t rain most of the time the sunsets still stand, and a few days with sunshine.
Things to do during the best time in Zanzibar include snorkelling, it is Ana amazing experience not to miss while on the island, the swim underneath is epic, and the views of the coloured coral reefs, fish, and sometimes dolphins are such a beautiful experience, visit the stone town, a place of history the city is the capital of Unguja island placed with old architectural buildings, along the streets of the town you will have a chance to indulge and get to learn more of the local community. swim with the dolphins, the dolphins are amazing creatures, social and friendly, guides will lead you to points where possible where there could be dolphins that live freely in the ocean hence traveller sought to catch up with their timing. visit the prison island where saves were kept captive, it was later bought by the British people and was used to quarantine sick people who suffered from endemics like yellow fever.
There is available accommodation on the island ranging from the best budget to luxury hotels offering comfortable places to stay for travellers to the destination, Examples of facilities include Zanzibar Serena Inn, the Seyidda Resort, Jafferji House, Abusso Inn, ZawadiHotel, the Palms Zanzibar, Baraza Resort and Spa, the residence Zanzibar, Chumbe island lodge to mention a few.
Zanzibar can be reached by ferry or air transport, a ferry to Zanzibar begins from Dare Salam hence every traveller considering going by ferry all journeys begin here, by flight there are a variety of airlines that fly out to Zanzibar including Air Tanzania, Air Excel, coastal aviation which transfers travellers from all big towns of Tanzania.