Zanzibar Island

Zanzibar…a tropical paradise in the Indian Ocean…the Spice Island…authentic Swahili culture mixing ancient traditions with exciting new experiences. Zanzibar: the ultimate island destination in East Africa.

How to get to Zanzibar? 

Zanzibar has a seaport and an international airport to welcome visitors to this spectacular island paradise.

Domestic Flights

Guests may arrive at Zanzibar’s Abeid Amani Karume International Airport domestically from Dar es Salaam or Arusha. These short, local flights are in small planes operated by local Tanzanian airlines.

Visitors can even fly directly from several of Tanzania’s top national parks directly to Zanzibar. There are active airstrips for charter planes in Serengeti, Tarangire and Manyara National Parks.

• If you are planning a safari in Tanzania’s mainland and would like to add a vacation in Zanzibar, it is advisable to book flights to Zanzibar through your tour operator, as these local airlines may not accept credit cards or bookings made on-line.
• Also, if there are any flight changes or issues with your tickets, your local tour operator will be updated and able to assist. It is easy for the local airlines to contact tour operators through their local Tanzanian numbers. If you book independently, you will not have these benefits.

Contact Imboru to plan your flight and other details for your time in Zanzibar. Imboru’s agents can also suggest what areas of Zanzibar to visit, depending on your interest in windsurfing, snorkeling, diving or visiting historical sites.