Notes from the road
The Zanzibar field guide.
Everything we get asked in the car — transfer times, fair fares, tour routes, tides and which beach suits your trip — written down by the driver who answers them daily.
Airport transfers
Zanzibar airport taxi: everything to know before you land
How airport taxis work at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport: where to meet your driver, typical fares to each resort area, and how long transfers really take.
6 min read
Airport transfers
Airport to Nungwi: the transfer explained
A practical guide to the Zanzibar airport to Nungwi taxi transfer: route, travel time, night arrivals and what a fair fixed price includes.
5 min read
Airport transfers
Airport to Paje and Jambiani: east coast transfers
Travel time, route notes and fare guidance for taxi transfers from Zanzibar airport to Paje, Jambiani, Bwejuu and Michamvi on the east coast.
5 min read
Pricing
Zanzibar taxi prices: what a fair fare looks like
How taxi pricing works in Zanzibar, why fares are negotiated rather than metered, and how to recognise a fair, competitive quote.
6 min read
Getting around
Private taxi or shared transfer in Zanzibar?
Comparing private taxis and shared hotel shuttles in Zanzibar on cost, comfort, waiting time and reliability for families and couples.
4 min read
Tours
A full-day Zanzibar itinerary that actually works
A realistic full-day private taxi tour of Zanzibar: Stone Town, a spice farm, Jozani forest and a beach stop, with sensible timings.
7 min read
Local guide
Stone Town in one unhurried day
A calm one-day plan for Stone Town: the historic sites worth your time, where to eat, and the best hours to walk the alleys.
6 min read
Tours
Is the Zanzibar spice farm tour worth it?
What happens on a Zanzibar spice farm tour, how long it takes, what it costs and how to combine it with Stone Town in one trip.
5 min read
Local guide
Jozani Forest and the red colobus monkeys
Visiting Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park: how long it takes, best times for the red colobus monkeys, and how to combine it with the east coast.
4 min read
Tours
Prison Island and Nakupenda sandbank
A half-day trip from Stone Town to Prison Island's giant tortoises and the Nakupenda sandbank, with timings and tide advice.
5 min read
Trip planning
The best time to visit Zanzibar, month by month
Zanzibar weather by season: the dry months, the long and short rains, humidity, sea conditions and when prices peak.
6 min read
Trip planning
First time in Zanzibar: 12 things worth knowing
Practical first-timer advice for Zanzibar: money, SIM cards, dress, tipping, water, Ramadan, and getting around safely.
7 min read
Getting around
How to get around Zanzibar
Comparing ways to travel around Zanzibar: private taxi, dala dala minibus, scooter and car hire, with honest pros and cons.
5 min read
Family travel
Travelling Zanzibar with children
Family travel in Zanzibar: child seats in taxis, transfer timing around naps, what to pack for the drive and family-friendly stops.
5 min read
Our service
How to choose a taxi driver in Zanzibar
What to look for in a Zanzibar taxi driver: licensing, vehicle condition, clear pricing, communication and the warning signs to avoid.
5 min read
Our service
Why a clean, non-smoking car matters more here
What our vehicle standard means in practice: non-smoking interior, working air conditioning, seat belts, cold water and a daily clean.
4 min read
Tours
Do you need a local tour guide in Zanzibar?
When a licensed local guide adds real value in Zanzibar, what guiding costs, and how a guide and driver work together on a full-day tour.
5 min read
Trip planning
Which Zanzibar beach should you stay on?
A comparison of Zanzibar's main beach areas by tide, swimming, nightlife, family suitability and distance from the airport.
7 min read
Airport transfers
Early flight home: planning your hotel to airport transfer
How early to leave your Zanzibar hotel for the airport, check-in times, night driving and how to book the return transfer.
5 min read
Our service
Booking a Zanzibar taxi on WhatsApp: what to send
Exactly what information to send when booking a Zanzibar taxi by WhatsApp so your transfer is confirmed first time, with a copy-ready message.
4 min read