Best season for Zanzibar tours : Zanzibar island is a popular holiday destination in Tanzania which is located off the East African coast. The Zanzibar island can be visited at any time of the year however; there are seasons which are experienced during the year that can determine which months of the year are best for a tour on the island.
Zanzibar island experiences the dry season which is also a high season and the rainy season which is also the low season. The rainy season is also divided into the long rainy season and there is also a short rainy season.
The best season to travel to Zanzibar island for tours is the dry season which takes place from June, July, August, September and October and also around December, January and February. These months are also part of the high season when many tourists visit the island for holiday.
During the months of January and February it is humidly hot and the temperatures are moderate to high on Zanzibar island. The island also displays distinct weather patterns as compared to the mainland Tanzania due to its location on the ocean. Both destinations however experience the rainy and dry seasons throughout the year.
The weather during the dry season is perfect for relaxing at the beach; taking a walk around the towns on Zanzibar island, visiting the different landmarks on the island or engaging in the different water sports and other activities carried out on the island.
It is warm during the day and the breeze by the ocean is also refreshing during the dry season making it a good time to tour Zanzibar island and its white sand beaches. The temperature during the day ranges between 28°C to 32°C and in the night the temperature ranges from 20 degrees Celsius to 25 degrees Celsius.
The dry season experienced around December and January is also a time of the festive season and many tourists also visit Zanzibar island during this time of the year. The warm conditions on the island bring many tourists for holiday as it is a time for winter in some countries in the world.
When it comes to accommodation during holidays on Zanzibar island, the dry season is characterized by high prices of hotels and resorts around the island since it’s also a peak season while during the rainy season prices are low and discounted for activities and accommodations around the island.
The clear waters and gentle waves of the Indian ocean are also much better to experience during the dry season. Activities on the island such as kite surfing are also best done during the months of June to October and also in December to March. Kite surfing in Zanzibar is carried out on Paje beach which is an ideal location for the activity.
Diving in Zanzibar can be carried out at any time of the year however the best time for diving in Zanzibar is February, March and also in July and August and September and also in December to January. for divers who have special interest in marine life they can visit during certain months of the year such as in November to February which is a good time to see hammerhead sharks, July to October which is a good time to see humpback whales while other marine species like white reef sharks, dolphins and hawksbill turtles can be seen all year round.
Some of the beaches which can be visited during tours around Zanzibar island include Nungwi beach, Kendwa beach, Kizimkazi beach, Paje beach, Matemwe beach, Machamvi beach, Jambiani beach, Bwejuu beach, Pongwe beach among others.
As much as travel during the high season is considered the best time for oturs on Zanzibar island, the low season favors travellers on a budget and there are also fewer tourists going to destinations around the island.
The low season on Zanzibar island is experienced during the months of March, April and May and also around November. It is a time when rain is received and many tourists avoid travelling during the low season. This time of the year is good for discounted tours to Zanzibar on accommodation, transport, flights among other things.
There are different ways to get to Zanzibar island when visiting the island and they include flight and also taking a ferry. The ferry can be got from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar island and it operates at different times of the day.
The airport which is used for flights to Zanzibar island is Abeid Amani Karume international airport. It is also the only airport on the island which operates domestic flights to Tanzania as well as international flights.
Means of transport used around Zanzibar island include traditional dhows which are used during cruises at different times of day and to take people across the island. Public and private transport means are also used to access the island including taxis, minibuses (dala dalas) and you can also engage in cycling on the island.
Visit Zanzibar and experience the best tropical getaway as you explore the island at any month of the year.
