What is the best side of Zanzibar to stay?

Zanzibar North-east Coast: the island's prime location, most of Zanzibar's top-end accommodation is set on the north-east beaches. The diving is excellent here, there's not much tidal variation and the archipelago's best reefs of Mnemba Island lie about a kilometre or half a mile offshore.



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Avoid traveling to Zanzibar during the two rainy seasons–November and March to May. This is when NOT to visit Zanzibar. The main rainy season is from mid-March to May. The rains usually peak in April, so avoid visiting this month.

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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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They are both great so it depends on what you would like to do. Mauritius has pretty beaches (not always the most natural) & Zanzibar has beautiful beaches , good snorkeling too. Do you want an island escape or some nightlife? There are lovely islands like Pemba that are great too.

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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.

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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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At religious institutions. Exercise caution especially when you visit religious institutions. Avoid crowded areas and religious demonstrations especially in and around Stone Town on Fridays.

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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.

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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?

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The Maldives offers unrivalled 5-star luxury, while Zanzibar provides a much more exciting holiday, at a fraction of the cost. The Maldives and Zanzibar are both idyllic destinations, and this guide will help you make the best choice for your holiday.

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Avoid public affection Hugging, kissing and holding hands is something that should be done only in private in Tanzania, and especially the island of Zanzibar, which is home to a largely conservative Muslim population.

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