Spice Island Travel
Personalised day-by-day plans for the Spice Island
Plan before you land
Don't waste your first day figuring out what to do. Arrive with a full itinerary ready to go.
Avoid paying tourist prices
Booking in advance through a trusted local contact means fair prices — not the inflated rates quoted on the beach.
Vetted, real experiences
Every activity is a genuine Zanzibar experience confirmed by someone who knows the island — not a generic suggestion.
A local contact in your corner
When you book with us, you have a real person to WhatsApp if anything changes. No call centres, no bots.
Zanzibar Essentials
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Hot & humid year-round · Best Nov–Feb & Jun–Oct
Local Currency
Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)
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Visa
Visa required for most nationalities
Available on arrival at Zanzibar Airport — approx $50 USD. EU & UK citizens eligible. Check your country's requirements before travel.
Vaccinations
Yellow Fever · Typhoid · Hepatitis A
Yellow Fever certificate required if arriving from an endemic country. Malaria prophylaxis strongly recommended. Consult your GP 6–8 weeks before travel.
Getting There
Fly into Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ)
Direct flights from Nairobi, Dar es Salaam & Addis Ababa. Connect via Istanbul, Dubai or Doha from Europe & the US.
Health & Safety
Take malaria tablets · Drink bottled water
Travel insurance is essential. Tap water is not safe to drink. Mosquito repellent is a must, especially at dawn and dusk.
Connectivity
Local SIM — Vodacom or Airtel
Buy a SIM at the airport for ~$5. 4G coverage is good in Stone Town and resort areas. WhatsApp works well island-wide.
Languages
Swahili & English
"Jambo" = Hello · "Asante" = Thank you · "Karibu" = Welcome
Famous Foods
Zanzibar Pizza · Urojo Mix · Pilau
Also try mishkaki skewers, biryani, and fresh grilled lobster on the beach
Brief History
3,000 years of spice trade history
Shaped by Arab, Persian, Portuguese & British rule. Stone Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000.
Culture & Religion
Predominantly Muslim
Dress modestly outside resorts · Alcohol available in hotels · Ramadan hours may vary
We recommend at least 3 days to experience the island properly