Zanzibar
Travel Guide
Requirements:
Visa (50$)
1. Online:
You can now apply for an Online Visa to visit the United Republic of Tanzania (both Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar). You are required to fill in the online form, make payment, and submit your application online. Your form will be internally reviewed and processed. Applicants will be notified through their e-mails whether their applications have been accepted or rejected. They may also TRACK their application statuses through the online system. Applicants may as well be required to visit the nearest Tanzanian Embassies or Consular Offices for interviews. https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/
2. Upon Arrival: (GCC)
On arrival in Zanzibar you will be required to fill the immigration form and share the accommodation details.
Health Form:
- Must be filled 24 hours before arrival: https://healthtravelznz.mohz.go.tz/
- Covid Vaccination (2 doses ) required. - If not vaccinated PCR test is required.
Recommendations
- Yellow fever vaccination: it’s advised that you take the Yellow Fever vaccination - Free for Saudis, can be found at Alsharafiya: https://goo.gl/maps/yTdZyTvhgQP8G9CY8
- Vaccine to be taken once a life - Ensure to have a copy of your passport at the clinic
- Malaria Tablets: - Consult with your doctor
Shillings Saudi Riyal 500 TZS 0.81 SAR 1,000 TZS 1.61 SAR 2,000 TZS 3.22 SAR 5,000 TZS 8.06 SAR 10,000 TZS 16.11SAR
Currency: Zanzibar’s main currency is Tanzanian Shillings (TZS) and US Dollars (USD). 1 US Dollar is equivalent 2,200 Tanzanian Shillings. It recommend that you keep petty cash in handy with you, especially when going out for touristic activities. Tanzanian shilling are not available in Jeddah, Keep USD cash with you to transfer it to shillings in Zanzibar. I personally recommend to use the local currency instead of USD.
Flights
MAP
Accommodation: Stone Town: • Dhow Palace: https://goo.gl/maps/PLTX4LbnAioV3jAF7 • Serena Hotel: https://goo.gl/maps/T5mT4SB34dLGbkDz9 • Park Hayatt: https://goo.gl/maps/r2M4h2wcHhTL2RC48 There are many other good options Please refer to booking.com for more options Resorts: • Zuri Zanzibar (Kendwa) https://goo.gl/maps/96M3ad86N864Mi6NA • Melia Zanzibar (Kiwengwa) https://goo.gl/maps/ftmo51FZibdTytUb6 • Essqu Zalu Zanzibar (Nungwi) https://goo.gl/maps/MQKTZbTj4x9endsc8 • Nungwi Drams by Mantis: (Nungwi) https://goo.gl/maps/dNBU5VxtVpQCqXG68 • Kasha boutique Hotel (matemwe) https://goo.gl/maps/2vu44kGK7TCPtLpo8 There are many other good options Please refer to booking.com for more options
Destinations
Stone Town / Historical tour & shopping
The Rock Restaurant / reservation required
Paje beach Dining & wateractivities
Bookings & Packages click here
Activities
For bookings Ali Mohammed: +255 777 362 957 May be organized by the hotel or near by your stay
Activities
Prison Island
Zanzibar Sky Diving Swim with turtles sanctuary Zanzibar Jozani Forest tour & Spice Tour
Taxis
HAFIDAH
+255 777 341 060
HARITH +255 771 874 588
KASSIM +255 773 209 253
HEMDI MAZSONS +255 777 851 475
HASSAN +255 777 5111 140
-Taxi charges are based on the distance from pick up location.
-Kindly ensure to confirm the taxi rates with our local personal beforehand, in order to avoid being overcharged.
-Avoid sharing your contact with the local people. Walk away from taxi drivers or street vendors calling at you
List of Recommended Taxi service :
Volunteering:
Click Here