Is street food safe in Zanzibar?

Food hygiene standards in Zanzibar may differ to what you are used to back home so to avoid getting sick take extra precautions with your food. Ensure that all hot food is served piping hot rather than lukewarm. If something looks poorly prepared, especially meat or fish, it is better not to eat it.



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Dress appropriately and respect Muslim cultural norms. Don't take your valuables to the beach. Lock your valuables in the hotel safe when you go out. Don't walk around alone after dark.

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It's important to remember to only drink bottled water and avoid ice cubes in drinks, as the tap water is not safe to drink. It's also a good idea to avoid raw or undercooked food, especially seafood, to reduce the risk of food poisoning.

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In Zanzibar and Pemba, women should avoid wearing shorts and sleeveless tops away from tourist resorts, particularly in Stone Town and other places where the local population may be offended. Zanzibari authorities may fine tourists, guides and tour operators for inappropriate clothing worn in public.

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Most food in Tanzania is safe to eat, but be wary of ice in drinks and washed salads and fruits, and always ask where the water has come from.

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In any situation, make sure to greet the most elderly first, and then go on until you greet the youngest people in the room. You must never rush this process, as it's considered incredibly rude. Also, Tanzanians often hold hands throughout their entire conversations.

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Malaria is a risk in Tanzania. Fill your malaria prescription before you leave and take enough with you for the entire length of your trip. Follow your doctor's instructions for taking the pills; some need to be started before you leave.

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Courses or boosters usually advised: Hepatitis A; Poliomyelitis; Tetanus. Other vaccines to consider: Diphtheria; Hepatitis B; Meningococcal Meningitis; Rabies; Typhoid. Selectively advised vaccines - only for those individuals at highest risk: Cholera; Yellow Fever.

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Kendwa Beach, Sunsets & Swimming This is one of the few beaches on Zanzibar where the tide doesn't really change, which means the clear waters are perfect for swimming, snorkelling and diving.

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Tanzanians do not use their left hand when eating, or touching another person. Never eat with your left hand, hand something to another person with your left hand, or handshake with your left hand. Also, do not touch anything with your left hand, such as produce at the market.

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