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Short domestic flights link the northern national parks with the island, so you can watch lions in the Serengeti in the morning and have your feet in the sand the same evening. Start with the safari and use your days on Zanzibar to unwind before flying home.",[],{"_uid":419,"body":420,"card":437,"layout":305,"component":306,"article_rounded":146},"27e9a392-6c46-422c-abe6-b1e80ec47c16",{"type":272,"content":421},[422,427,432],{"type":275,"attrs":423,"content":424},{"level":277,"textAlign":143},[425],{"text":426,"type":281},"When is the best time to visit Zanzibar?",{"type":283,"attrs":428,"content":429},{"textAlign":143},[430],{"text":431,"type":281},"The best time to visit Zanzibar is during the dry seasons from June to October and from December to February, with sunshine, warm water and little rain. The long rains arrive from around March to May, and some smaller hotels close during this period.",{"type":283,"attrs":433,"content":434},{"textAlign":143},[435],{"text":436,"type":281},"November can bring short showers but is otherwise a pleasant, quiet month. Remember that Zanzibar is a Muslim society, and during the fasting month of Ramadan it is even more important to dress and behave respectfully outside the hotel areas.",[],{"_uid":439,"body":440,"card":487,"layout":305,"component":306,"article_rounded":146},"77291094-7596-4039-8c7d-b628b72fadc5",{"type":272,"content":441},[442,447,452,457,462,467,472,477,482],{"type":275,"attrs":443,"content":444},{"level":277,"textAlign":143},[445],{"text":446,"type":281},"Frequently asked questions about Zanzibar",{"type":275,"attrs":448,"content":450},{"level":449,"textAlign":143},3,[451],{"text":315,"type":281},{"type":283,"attrs":453,"content":454},{"textAlign":143},[455],{"text":456,"type":281},"Zanzibar lies in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Tanzania in East Africa. The archipelago is a semi-autonomous part of Tanzania and consists of the main island of Unguja, the neighbouring island of Pemba and several smaller islands. The main island is close to the mainland, with ferries and short flights from Dar es Salaam.",{"type":275,"attrs":458,"content":459},{"level":449,"textAlign":143},[460],{"text":461,"type":281},"Is Zanzibar safe to visit?",{"type":283,"attrs":463,"content":464},{"textAlign":143},[465],{"text":466,"type":281},"Zanzibar is a popular destination and most trips go smoothly. As anywhere, watch out for petty theft, keep valuables out of sight and use registered taxis in the evening. Check the latest UK government travel advice for Tanzania before you go so you have up-to-date information.",{"type":275,"attrs":468,"content":469},{"level":449,"textAlign":143},[470],{"text":471,"type":281},"Do I need a visa for Zanzibar?",{"type":283,"attrs":473,"content":474},{"textAlign":143},[475],{"text":476,"type":281},"Zanzibar is part of Tanzania, so the same entry rules apply. Most visitors need a visa, and many apply for an electronic visa before departure. 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