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.