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City Zanzibar

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Located in Tanzania :: Tanzania (Zanzibar)  :: Zanzibar
Category: Places :: City

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Zanzibar is an archipelago consisting of two Islands, Unguja (commonly referred to as Zanzibar Island) and Pemba. It is located in the Indian Ocean, about 40 km from the Tanzanian coast. The main official languages are Kiswahili and English. Zanzibar is known for its alluring sandy beaches and its fascinating historic Stone Town. Though Zanzibar is part of Tanzania, it has its government led by its own President and since 1995 it is a multiparty democracy. (Updated July-15).

Contact
Address :  Zanzibar Commission for Tourism, Tanzania
Contact :  Zanzibar Commission for Tourism
Tel :  +255(0)24 223 3485
Email :  Click Here

Destination Information
Police Hospital Tourist Information Office Petrol Bank ATM Lodging Restaurant Airport Car Rental
Facilities :  Shops
Police Telephone :  +255(0)24 223 0772
Hospital Telephone :  +255(0)77 741 1934
Tourist Information Telephone :  +255(0)24 223 3485

Facilities
Other Facilities :  Prison. Commercial Offices. Theatre/Cinema. Bar/s. Courier Service.

Activities
Game Viewing Game Drives 4WD Trails Hiking Trails Guided Walks Horse Trails Fishing Swimming Canoeing Bird Watching
Night Drives, Tours and Excursions, Picnics, Diving, Snorkelling, Water Skiing, Boat Trips, Stargazing
Notes on Activities :  (Some activities may be offered nearby).

Travelling Information

ACCOMMODATION:
Zanzibar has excellent hotels, both in Stone Town and on the beaches. There are also Lodges, Guest Houses and Beach Resorts available to visitors.

ACCESSIBILITY:
Zanzibar can be accessible by air and see.

NOTE:
If going to Stone Town by ferry, taxi services are available in Zanzibar and not expensive. You can try using the taxi services of Abo, a fantastic driver and a very good guide as well. (Tel: +255 784 750 093). You can possibly take your vehicle across on the new ferry (Azam Sealink). Ferry/Pontoon Services Nearby. Taxi/Shuttle Services.

PHARMACY/HOSPITAL/HEALTH CARE:
Hospital Contact added is for Afya Medical Hospital. Zanzibar Medical and Diagnostic Centre Tel: +255(0)77 741 3714. Zanzibar Town has several pharmacies stocking drugs which are mostly imported from Europe and India, and other items such as toiletries.


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