Zanzibar

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A beach holiday on the island where pepper grows

The gleaming white beaches on the island of Zanzibar, known for its spices, promise complete pampering and plenty of relaxation. During your holiday at the beach, you can breathe in the scent of pepper, cloves, and vanilla, while the azure sea gently laps around your feet, invigorating your senses. The crystal-clear water, which is warm all year round, and the white beaches with their powdery sand turn Zanzibar into an African dream destination where you can truly unwind. The tides provide a bit of variety and the option of exploring the seabed by walking along it.

On the east coast, wind and kite surfers can take advantage of the steadily blowing breeze, the shallow water, and the sandy surface. Surf spots such as Paje and Jambiani will delight surfers of all levels. And all around Zanzibar, a wonderful underwater world teeming with different species awaits below the surface of the Indian Ocean. A particularly worthwhile excursion for divers and snorkelers: sail from Fumba to the Kwale coral reef on a traditional dhow.

Facts & figures

  • Flight time

    08:30 h
  • Distance

    6980 km
  • Country Code

    +255
  • Airport

    ZNZ
  • Language

    Suaheli, English
  • Currency

    TZS

Edelweiss tips for Zanzibar

Boats off Kendwa Beach, one of Zanzibar’s most beautiful beaches

Zanzibar’s most beautiful beaches: sun, sea and gentle breezes Read tip

Highlights in Stone Town

Highlights in Stone Town Read tip

The island of spices

The island of spices Read tip

Kind fotografiert Fische unter Wasser

A glimpse into the depths: snorkelling in the waters around Zanzibar Read tip

A leopard cub with its mother in the savannah

From Zanzibar to the Serengeti: safari experiences between beach days Read tip

Strand von Paje

Zanzibar’s attractions: from the jungle to the ocean Read tip

Exclusive beach hotels in Zanzibar

Exclusive beach hotels in Zanzibar Read tip

Red-tailed macaque in Jozani-Chwaka Bay National Park ​

Grand discovery tour: the Jozani Forest in Zanzibar’s national park Read tip

Sightseeing in your Zanzibar holidays

  • Spices
    Once you’ve had enough of the beach, you can enjoy a spice tour at one of Zanzibar’s plantations. View on Google Maps
  • Old Town
    During a walk through the old town of Zanzibar City, Stone Town, you can discover magnificent buildings made of coral stone, the influences of diverse cultures, and traces of an eventful past. View on Google Maps
  • Island
    The two little sister islands Pemba and Mafia entice visitors with their calm atmosphere, lush vegetation, and an untouched underwater world far from the bustling life on the island of Unguja, also known by its colloquial name, Zanzibar. View on Google Maps
  • Elefants
    In combination with the Edelweiss holiday destination of Kilimanjaro, Zanzibar offers an excellent starting or end point for a fascinating and varied round trip around Tanzania. Kilimanjaro

Flights to Zanzibar

  • September 2026

    3 flights / week

    Sunshine: 8.5 hours

    Temperature: 30 Degrees Celsius

  • October 2026

    3 flights / week

    Sunshine: 8.5 hours

    Temperature: 30.5 Degrees Celsius

  • November 2026

    2 flights / week

    Sunshine: 8.5 hours

    Temperature: 30.5 Degrees Celsius

  • December 2026

    2 flights / week

    Sunshine: 8 hours

    Temperature: 31 Degrees Celsius

  • January 2027

    2 flights / week

    Sunshine: 8 hours

    Temperature: 31.5 Degrees Celsius

  • February 2027

    2 flights / week

    Sunshine: 8 hours

    Temperature: 32 Degrees Celsius

  • March 2027

    1 flight / week

    Sunshine: 7 hours

    Temperature: 32 Degrees Celsius

  • April 2027

    No flights

  • May 2027

    No flights

  • June 2027

    1-2 flights / week

    Sunshine: 7 hours

    Temperature: 29 Degrees Celsius

  • July 2027

    4-5 flights / week

    Sunshine: 8 hours

    Temperature: 28.5 Degrees Celsius

  • August 2027

    4-5 flights / week

    Sunshine: 8 hours

    Temperature: 29 Degrees Celsius

  • September 2027

    No flights
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