Welcome means “KARIBU” in the Swahili vernacular. We welcome you to Zanzibar,the majestic spice island of the Indian Ocean.These are two main islands of Unguja and Pemba.

Over centuries different cultures have influenced Zanzibar to become what it is today. Sumerians, Assyrians, Egyptians, Phonecians, Indians, Chinese, Persians, Portuguse, Omani Arabs, Dutch and British have settled here at one time or another and influenced the local culture into the present fusion.

VISION

The Vision of the Government of Zanzibar regarding tourism is “To become one of the top tourism destinations of the Indian Ocean, offering an up market, high quality product across the board within the coming 17 years”.

MISSION

The mission of Zanzibar regarding tourism development is “To be the most exotic, diverse island destination in the Indian Ocean Region” Exotic as it is wrapped in a mysterious Arab/African ambience and flavored with palm fringed, tropical beaches.

CONTACT US: Address: Amani, P. O. Box 1410 | Tel: +255 24 223 3485 | Fax: +255 24 223 3448 | Email: marketing@zanzibartourism.net