About Zanzibar
Zanzibar, whose actual name is Unguja Island, is a partner in the United Republic of Tanzania. It is located in the Indian Ocean about 35 km off the coast of mainland Tanzania at Longitude 39 degrees East and Latitude 6 degrees South of the Equator. The highest point of the island is 150 meters above sea level.
Many international airlines such as Qatar Airways, Oman airlines, Ethiopian airlines, KLM, Fly Dubai(code share with Emirates), Turkish airlines, Kenya airways fly directly to Zanzibar. A number of European tour operators also operate regular weekly charter flights directly to the island. You can also take local flights from Kilimanjaro, Arusha, Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar and Ferry services are also available from Dar Es Salaam.
Many international airlines such as Qatar Airways, Oman airlines, Ethiopian airlines, KLM, Fly Dubai(code share with Emirates), Turkish airlines, Kenya airways fly directly to Zanzibar. A number of European tour operators also operate regular weekly charter flights directly to the island. You can also take local flights from Kilimanjaro, Arusha, Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar and Ferry services are also available from Dar Es Salaam.
Info
- Island Capital : Zanzibar Town
- Island size : 1464 square km, 86 km long and only 36 km wide at the largest point.
- Climate : Tropical, average temp. 25 degrees centigrade throughout the year .
- Time Zone : GMT plus 3 hours
- Language : Official languages are Kiswahili and English.
- Currency : Tanzanian Shilling
- Telephone : Country code +255 Local area code 24
- Electricity : 220 Volts.
- Entry Documents : you will need a valid passport and a visa depending on the country of origin for more information https://visa.immigration.go.tz/
- Airport : Abeid Amani Karume International Airport.
- Driving : on the left--International Driving License required