A Complete Free Travel Advice And Safety Guide To Zanzibar

Travel Advice And Safety Guide To Zanzibar

Zanzibar is an amazing Island along the coast of the Indian Ocean, it is popularly known as the spice island in the eastern part of Tanzania, the main Islands include Unguja Island, Pemba, Tumbati and Mnemba Island, the capital of Zanzibar is the famous Stone town and officially use Swahili as their national language, it is a unique blend of cultures including Africans, Arabs, and European people, The stunning beauty of Zanzibar comprises beaches that are angelically decorated with sand and crystal clear waters, rich cultural history, spices and conservation areas some of which are home to Tanzania’s endemic species.

Travel advice and safety are the many things to put first when considering a trip to Zanzibar. First is to ensure you have all the necessary documents to acquire a visa to enter Tanzania and Zanzibar. These can be obtained through the online portal, and a single entry visa costs about $100. It is possible to get a visa upon arrival at the Zanzibar International Airport and have a passport valid for at least six months from the date of expiry so you can be granted a visa without much difficulty.

Vaccinations being an African region and in the tropical climate region, Zanzibar faces the same tropical diseases that you may need to be vaccinated against for example it is mandatory to have a yellow fever vaccine, and you may also be required to be vaccinated against hepatitis B, typhoid, to mention a few, take the necessary precautions to avoid having tropical diseases, for example, Malaria, it is wise to seek medical advice from your doctor and any other further vaccines that you may need. Use insect repellants while at the destination, and wear long-sleeved clothes most of the time to avoid bites.

Show respect to the local traditions, Zanzibar is majorly Islamic, remote, and sensitive about what you wear, while on the islands, it is important to consider wearing clothes that cover your knees, and shoulders, avoid wearing to skimpy clothes like shorts and miniskirts except while at the beach. Be cautious when visiting religious institutions, in case of demonstrations try to avoid being in these places during this time.

Eats and drinks, most of the drinking water in Zanzibar is imported from the mainland area, it is wise not to consider drinking any tap water, only go with the water that has been boiled, and be careful with the famous delicious street food and fruits especially when you have a sensitive stomach.

Zanzibar is safe to travel, bearing in mind to take the safety measures and precautions for example not to get in cars with strangers unless it is people you are familiar with or your ground handling tour operators, make donations to only reputable companies although it is a good culture to give the needy, it is in most cases that unfortunately travelers are cheated as a result of goodwill.

Tanzania and Zanzibar are amazing places, trips to the destination can be combined to have an experience of the other parts of the country for example the Serengeti National Park for the great wildebeest migration, the Ngorongoro conservation area , Tarangire national park to mention a few.