Zanzibar: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Zanzibar City or Mjini District, often simply referred to as Zanzibar, is one of two administrative districts of Mjini Magharibi Region in Tanzania. The district covers an area of 15.4 km2 (5.9 sq mi).

Zanzibar City · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Now in the cityZanzibarsunset 06:16 PM

EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.

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Exchange rateTZS 2,644.58per 1 $TZS — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026

Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026

UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Essential travel only to partsEssential travel only, and only to part of the country.

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Additional information about use of security measures to reduce the risk of burglary in hotels and other accommodation (‘Safety and security’ page).

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice

US State DepartmentLevel 2Watch your surroundings and belongings more closely than usual.

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Exercise increased caution in Tanzania due to crime, terrorism, health, unrest , arbitrary enforcement of laws , and targeting gay and lesbian individuals . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Crime Violent crime happens in Tanzania. It includes assault, sexual assault, robberies, mugging, and express kidnapping. Crime can happen at any time.

Source: US Department of State Travel Advisory

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Zanzibar: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

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