GETTING TO ZANZIBAR
AND OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION

East African Safari Air/Kenya Airways/KLM fly into Zanzibar daily from Nairobi, Kenya. Many other international airlines fly to Dar es Salaam from where you can take a local flight to the island or choose to cross over by ferry ( the trip by sea last approximately 2 hours ). A number of European tour operators also operate regular weekly charter flights directly to the island.

Zanzibar, whose actual name is Unguja Island, is a partner in the United Republic of Tanzania. It is located in the Indian Ocean about 35 km off the coast of mainland Tanzania at Longitude 39 degrees East and Latitude 6 degrees South of the Equator. The highest point of the island is 150 meters above sea level.

Island Capital : Zanzibar Town
Population : 950.000
Island size : 1464 square km, 86 km long and only 36 km wide at the largest point.
Climate : Tropical, average temp. 25 degrees centigrade throughout the year . Long rains in April/May, short rains in October/November.
Hot dry season from November to March.
Time Zone : GMT plus 3 hours
Language : Official languages are Kiswahili and English
Currency : Tanzanian Shilling
Telephone : Country code +255 Local area code 24
A few cellular phone companies are now operating on the island and rental of mobile phones is available for visitors.
Electricity : 220 Volts
Entry Documents : you will need a valid passport and a visa depending on the country of origin.
Health : Prophylaxis for malaria highly recommended.
Airport : Zanzibar International Airport
Departure Tax : US$ 25
Driving : on the left--International Driving License required