Zanzibar, Tanzania
A UNESCO Stone Town paired with some of the Indian Ocean’s clearest water.
Daily budget baseline: $90 USD. Beach relaxation after a safari
How much does a trip to Zanzibar cost?
A practical midrange budget for Zanzibar is about $90 USD per traveler per day. For a 7-day trip for two people, ground costs land around $986 USD before long-haul flights—usually cheapest in April, May, and November.
- Daily budget baseline: $90 USD / traveler
- 7 days for 2 people: ~$986 USD ground costs (2nd traveler ≈ 62% of daily rate, shared room)
- Usually cheapest: April, May, and November
- Busiest months: June, August, and December
Sample food prices
- Zanzibar pizza — avg $3.00 USD
- Urojo — avg $2.00 USD
- Pilau — avg $4.00 USD
- Mishkaki — avg $3.00 USD
Ground-cost planning assumptions dated July 2026. Use the calculator to personalize origin, dates, and group size. See how group size affects cost.
When is the best time to visit Zanzibar?
Travelers chasing value often prefer April, May, and November, but the sweet spot for conditions is typically January, February, and July. Expect denser crowds in June, August, and December.
What are the top things to do in Zanzibar?
- Stone Town — UNESCO old town of carved doors and narrow lanes.
- Nungwi Beach — White-sand beach on the island’s north tip.
- Spice Farm Tour — Guided walk through clove, vanilla, and nutmeg farms.
- Prison Island — Former quarantine island now home to giant tortoises.
- Jozani Forest — Home to the rare red colobus monkey.
What's the food and dining like in Zanzibar?
Must-try food in Zanzibar usually includes Zanzibar pizza, Urojo, Pilau. Typical plates below help you budget meals before you go.
- Zanzibar pizza — Stuffed, folded street-food pastry. (avg $3.00)
- Urojo — Tangy Zanzibari mango-based soup. (avg $2.00)
- Pilau — Spiced rice dish reflecting the island’s spice trade. (avg $4.00)
- Mishkaki — Grilled marinated meat skewers. (avg $3.00)