Q: How safe is Zanzibar?
A: Crime is infrequent in rural areas of Zanzibar Island and on Pemba Island, but sadly as the number of visitors increases, the number of robberies in Stone Town has increased also. Don’t let these warning worry you too much and spoil your visit to Zanzibar, trouble can usually be avoided and you should have no problems.

Q: I would like to combine a safari with an island experience, is this possible?
A: Absolutely, it’s a fantastic package that most visitors opt for. You can come for a week or 10-day safari and end if off with a couple of days on Zanzibar, which offers lovely island experiences. Zanzibar is a tropical island of white, sandy beaches with palm trees and the warm Indian Ocean lapping on its shores. Equally lovely islands are Pemba and Mafia Islands off the Tanzanian mainland, which are easily combined in a safari package.

Q: When is the best time to visit?
A: The best time to visit Zanzibar is during the dry season, which is from December to February and June to October, although because Zanzibar is an oceanic island the weather patterns are unpredictable at anytime of the year.
It is also possible to visit Zanzibar during the rainy season which is between mid-March to the end of May; at this time there will be fewer visitors and you are more likely to get a better bargain on hotels, car and bike hire, boat trips and much more. The rain is heavy but not constant, and during this time the sunsets are superb on the west coast.