The Tanzanian coast

Zanzibar

White sand and turquoise water after the dust of the plains, with Stone Town to walk through in between.

Sun at Zanzibar today Sunrise 05:56 Sunset 18:18

A sandbank in turquoise water, with a wooden dhow at its edge

Zanzibar at a glance

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Trips that visit here
05:56
Sunrise at Zanzibar today
18:18
Sunset at Zanzibar today
12.4hours
Of daylight today
  • Stone Town A UNESCO World Heritage Site with Arab, Persian, Indian and European influences
  • The coast White sandy beaches and turquoise water
  • On the water Water sports and marine adventures

What you do there

What to do in Zanzibar

From first light to last, with today’s real sunrise and sunset at Zanzibar to mark the day.

  1. Sunrise at Zanzibar today

    05:56

  2. Walk Stone Town

    Streets that carry a long, mixed history.

  3. Rest on the beach

    Our past itineraries have paired the island with a Serengeti safari.

  4. Try the water

    Water sports and marine trips, arranged with beachfront stays.

  5. Sunset at Zanzibar today

    18:18

Best time

When to go to Zanzibar

Tanzania’s general seasons, high June to October and low March to May, apply.

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Trips that visit Zanzibar

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