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Zanzibar
mid-range
beach
island
spices
history
diving

Zanzibar

Tanzania · Africa
Avg Daily
$60
Safety
4/5
Language
Swahili
Currency
TZS

Spice island paradise with turquoise waters, Stone Town's history, and Swahili culture.

Best Time to Visit

JunJulAugSepOct

Average Flight Prices

From US
$800–$2200

Estimated · round-trip

From Europe
$800–$2200

Estimated · round-trip

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Daily Cost Breakdown

ExpenseBudgetMid-RangeLuxury
Hotel / night
$30$85$280
Meal
$5$15$45
Beer
$2$2$2
Coffee
$2$2$2
Transport / day
$6$6$6

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Getting Around

Dala Dala

$0.30/ride

Local minibuses

Private Taxis

$5-15

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Stone Town

Free

Historic quarter walkable

Where to Eat & Drink

Forodhani Gardens

Night Market$

Nightly street food market

Must try:Zanzibar pizza

The Rock

Seafood$$

Restaurant on a rock in the ocean

Must try:Grilled octopus

Emerson Spice Tea House

Rooftop$$

Rooftop dining with sunset views

Must try:Swahili curry

Top Activities & Experiences

Stone Town Tour

$15

UNESCO historic town exploration

Spice Farm Tour

$20

Learn about island's spice history

Beach Days

Free

Nungwi and Kendwa white sand beaches

Snorkeling/Diving

$40

Coral reefs and dolphins

Prison Island

$12

Giant tortoises and snorkeling

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