The first step to plan a Zanzibar vacation is spending considerable time researching and planning before going on vacation, but that can be very stressful and time-consuming, nevertheless the more time you spend researching travel destination, the better your. There are many websites that offer holiday related information. Download the free Zanzibar app and read travel information, tips and discover the best things to in Zanzibar.
Table of Contents
Here are my top tips on visiting Zanzibar on a budget:
Stay longer on Zanzibar
Try to stay more days on the island and benefit from the discount that applies. If you stay longer many Zanzibar tour packages let you save when you book 3 nights or more. It is possible to find affordable rooms near the beach. Swimming and walking are still free and you will have more time to relax in Zanzibar island.
Take a slow ferry from Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar
You save each way travelling in the slow ferry instead of the fast boat.
Eat in local restaurants
Tourist restaurants are costly, prices are generally in US$. Even for a bottle of water, restaurants charge you two to three times more. We advise eating in local restaurants. On the beach and Stone Town there are many affordable and clean local restaurants.
Move around Zanzibar in dala-dala
The minibuses offer the cheapest way to travel around the island.
Bring sufficient cash to Zanzibar beaches
Stone Town is the only location in Zanzibar where you will find ATMs, so before going to the beaches do not forget to take cash. The affordable lodges generally do not accept bank cards.
Mix Zanzibar beaches and Stone Town
Stone Town is a UNESCO heritage site and an amazing location to visit in sub-Saharan Africa. A vibrant mix of Indian, Arab, and African cultures and flavours, coupled with the proximity to the Indian Ocean, Swahili cuisine and a medina full of history.
Enjoy the Zanzibar beaches for free
Zanzibar holidays are perfect for all with a magnificent mix of white-sandy beaches, a complex and fascinating history, and a rich cultural heritage. After one-week safari holidays, we truly enjoyed the island, because if you don´t want to spend a lot of money doing tours or activities, you can go swimming and relax on the beach.
