Kendwa: A dream of a Beach Kendwa is wider, more expansive, and the beach is like something out of a dream. The atmosphere is a blend of exclusive beach club vibes and relaxed island lifestyle. It’s less sleepy than the East Coast, but more elegant than the directly adjacent, more unspoiled Nungwi. What Makes Kendwa […]
Large hotel complexes, like the ones you see in travel brochures, usually located near the beach and often integrated into palm groves. Standard amenities: Mostly include breakfast and a good on-site restaurant (all-inclusive options available), several pools, a gym, a kids’ club, and evening entertainment (depending on personal taste). Atmosphere: This is the classic package
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Customs regulations for Tanzania There are strict rules regarding food and beverages when entering Zanzibar (Tanzania). It’s especially important to distinguish between “duty-free allowances” for personal use and “restricted goods” for which you theoretically need permits.Here are the details for private travel: 1. Luxury Goods (Duty-Free Allowances) For travelers aged 18 and over, the following
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Costs: Local data packages are extremely cheap (usually under €10–15 for a very large data volume – The amounts from the image above; e.g., 30,000 Tanzanian shillings + approx. 6,000 for the physical SIM card divided by approx. 3,000 then results in approx. €12). Accessibility: You can call local numbers (drivers, restaurants, tour guides) cheaply.
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Jambiani: authentic Zanzibar While places like Nungwi are more influenced by traditional tourism, Jambiani has remained a vibrant fishing village where the daily life of the locals takes place right outside your hotel door. Unlike in resort areas, the hotels in Jambiani are often small and integrated into the village. In Jambiani, the sea recedes
WARNING: Sea urchins are part of the animal life of the Indian Ocean. Accordingly, there are varying populations of sea urchins on Zanzibar’s beaches. There are fewer in the north than in the east. Children in particular should wear water shoes; adults can decide for themselves. Below are a few tips on how locals treat
Yellow fever A yellow fever vaccination is only mandatory if you are arriving from a yellow fever endemic area. This includes mainland Africa if you had a layover there of more than 12 hours (so be careful if you are in Ethiopia or Kenya, as checks may be stricter). It is not officially required for
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Compulsory health insurance (ZIC) This is the most important change since the end of 2024: All foreign visitors must take out special entry insurance from the Zanzibar Insurance Corporation (ZIC), which must be purchased in addition to the visa. Cost: Approximately $44 for adults (children aged 3-17 approximately $22, younger children free). Validity: Up to
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Visa for Tanzania / Zanzibar Zanzibar is part of Tanzania, so you need a Tanzanian visa. A visa is mandatory and can be obtained upon arrival or applied for electronically in advance at https://visa.immigration.go.tz/start. It is strongly recommended to apply for the visa online in advance via the aforementioned official government website to avoid being
I definitely recommend having a large supply of 1,000 or 2,000 Tanzanian shilling notes on hand. 1,000 shillings is roughly equivalent to 30 euro cents (practically nothing), but they often work wonders. Bakshish is the Swahili word for tip and is an important part of the culture in Zanzibar, often an essential supplement to the rather