The best time to visit Zanzibar

The best time to visit Zanzibar

We’re often asked “When is the best time to go to Zanzibar?”, and the answer is often complex. It will depend on many things including your interests, exactly where you want to visit and why you’re travelling. One person’s best time can be another’s worst! For a beach holiday, the weather and climate is generally the most important factor:

What is the best time to visit Zanzibar Island?

Here is an overview from our destination experts.

Zanzibar tourism is possible at any time of the year. The island is located south of the equator and therefore enjoys a tropical climate. On average, the entire island bathes in eight to nine hours of sunlight per day -which provides the perfect remedy for cloudy winter moods!

Long rainy season: mid-March to June
Winter: June to October
Short rainy season: November to December
Summer: mid-December to March

 

Important! Online Covid 19 Test Appointment in Zanzibar!!

The Ministry of Health Zanzibar has currently designated only 3 locations for the Covid PCR test in Zanzibar.

1. Emergency Operation Centre (EOC), Migombani
2. Global Hospital, Vugu
3. North Valley Hospital (Nungwi)

FOLLOW THIS LINK TO MAKE APPOINTMENT FOR YOUR COVID 19 TEST IN ZANZIBAR

https://zanzibarcovidtesting.co.tz/

Important!! Zanzibar Covid19 Test Requirements.

Zanzibar Govt doesn’t need COVID Test Certificate when entering or leaving the islands or country Tanzania. Zanzibar COVID Test Centre only caters as per the requirements of the Airlines or Citizens of Countries who have regulations on visiting Zanzibar. Please clarify this point with all the Stakeholders and rad the letters and Certificates clearly as there are a lot of rumors that you cannot enter or leave Zanzibar without Corona or COVID Test Certificate. This is not true. Please clear it with all your stakeholders.

Please press the Links below to Download the official documents provided by the Government

DOWNLOAD THE ZANZIBAR TRAVELLERS COVID 19 TEST REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENT