December is the best month to visit Zanzibar. The temperature during the day will be nice 32 °C (90 °F).The seawater temperature reaches ideal 28 °C (83 °F).At night, temperatures hover around a pleasant 24 °C (75 °F).
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The month of November and early December brings the short rains to Zanzibar Island, which are more sporadic and much lighter than the main rains in April and May. The months between January and March are hot and dry and similarly, a good time to visit Zanzibar.
The long rains in Zanzibar begin in the month of March and pick up tempo in April and May, dusting off by June while the short rains fall in the months of November and December. Most of the other months see very little or no rain at all.
Figure a budget stay can be found for 30–50USD a night, and the nice places can be … as much as you want to spend. Food and drink is at typical tourist rates — figure 3–5USD for a beer, and a decent dinner can be had for something like 10–15USD. How expensive is Zanzibar City for traveling?
So, how many days in Zanzibar is enough? Ideally, seven. Spend 2-3 days in Stone Town and the other 3-4 days on the coast. Of the tours you like, do the ones in and near Stone Town while you're in Stone Town and do tours that are located outside of Stone Town when you're staying on the coast.
The sublime coastline and tropical islands of Zanzibar; exotic, luxurious and the perfect complement to a safari as part of your luxury holiday with Elegant Resorts.
It's hot all year round on Zanzibar, but avoid Tanzania's torrential March to early May rainy season if you want to make the most of its beautiful beaches and spectacular diving. Travel in the June to October dry season for guaranteed, uninterrupted sunshine, with temperatures hovering around 30°C.
Kenya may be the better choice if you're looking for a more diverse range of experiences focusing on authentic cultural encounters. However, if you're interested in trekking Mount Kilimanjaro or exploring remote safari areas, Tanzania is the way to go.
Zanzibar is definitely more focused on rustic relaxation than Mauritius, though you will find a few amazing activities. You can take tours of the spice orchards, something very unique to this part of the world. Equally so is a trip to Stone Town, the ancient heart of Zanzibar which stands frozen in time.
Price wise, a trip to Zanzibar will be a lot cheaper than a trip to Seychelles. Finding affordable accommodation and cheap food joints is easier in Zanzibar. The average daily cost (per person, per day) of Zanzibar is USD 47, while that of Seychelles is USD 165.