Zanzibar FAQ
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If your question is not answered in this section, have a look at our General FAQ or About Zanzibar; if still not, please do not hesitate to contact us! We will do our best to assist you.

  • When is the best time to visit Zanzibar?

    You can enjoy holidays on Zanzibar throughout the whole year! It is a tropical island and showers can be expected but they are usually quite short, except during the longer rainy season (masika), when sometimes it can rain throughout the night!

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  • Can I wear shorts in Stone Town?

    Zanzibar is an island with 99% Muslim population and out of respect to their religious conviction it is not courteous to wear shorts and sleeveless shirts in Stone Town, especially if you are a woman (shoulders and knees should be covered). The same applies also for wearing swim suits in the local villages near your hotel/lodge. However, you can definitely wear beach clothes in the beach areas! And one more thing, topless and nude bathing are prohibited.

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  • Can the month of Ramadan affect my holidays and if yes, in what way?

    If you intend to stay most of your time in your hotel and make a full use of their facilities (especially restaurants), the month of Ramadan will have no effect to your holiday. It can be a little challenging if you feel like eating out or visit Stone Town, as most restaurants and shops close by day but do stay open longer then usual in the evening. During Ramadan take particular attention to what you wear (cover your shoulders and knees) and show respect by not eating, drinking or smoking in the street or other public places during the day. A great time to be on Zanzibar is though at the end of the wholly month, on Eid el-Fitr, with feasting, merrymaking and firecrackers.

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  • How can I travel from Arusha to Zanzibar?

    The fastest way is by flying; a direct domestic flight to Zanzibar will take approximately one hour; you can purchase the ticket in our office. If you choose a luxury coach, it will take approximately nine hours to reach Dar es Salaam and another three hours by ferry. Since the last ferry departs from Dar es Salaam early in the afternoon, you will probably have to stay overnight in Dar es Salaam.

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