Tourist destinations around the world less affected by Corona : 1 . Zanzibar
Location: Tanzania
Destination type : Beach Destination
Zanzibar is a beach destination in Tanzania. There are historical sites also in Zanzibar which attracts tourists. Its famous for its spices production .
History of Zanzibar
- Zanzibar is inhabited for last 22000 years
- Traders from Western States of India ( like Maharashtra, Gujarat etc), Yemen, Iran etc had trade connections with Zansibar since 1st century AD
- Traders, especially from Oman, started to settle in Zanzibar since 11th Century AD.Yemenis built the first mosque in 1107 AD
- Vasco Da Gama landed on 1499 AD and since 1504 Zanzibar came under Portuguese rule
- In 1897 it came under British rule and in 1963 it became independent
Activities for tourists at Zanzibar
- Take a tour of historic Stone Town
- Relax at Nungwi Beach
- Eat at Forodhani market
- Visit a sea weed farm
- Visit House of wonders
How to reach there
Air
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport 5kms away from Zanzibar city is the nearest airport. It has flights to :
- Dubai
- Doha
- Muscat
- Istanbul
It also has flights to domestic destinations like:
- Arusha
- Dar es Salaam
- Pemba island
Climate
The months June to August is the best time to visit Zanzibar
| Season | Average temperature |
| Rainy ( November to March) | 24°C to 323°C |
| Dry season (June to August) | 23°C to 28°C |
Nearby destinations for tour operators / travel agents
- Pemba Island (141 kms away)
- Dar es Salaam ( 95kms away)
- Kaole Ruins (154 kms away)
- Nungwi ( 58kms away)
- Mnemba Island ( 52 kms away)
Some hotels in Zanzibar with room tariff less than Rs.5000/- per night
Flamingo Guest House http://www.flamingoguesthousezanzibar.com/
Princess Salme Inn http://www.princesssalmeinn.com/
Pyramid Hotel Zanzibar http://pyramidhotel.co.tz/
Zenji Hotel https://www.zenjihotel.com/
Rumaisa Hotel http://rumaisahotel.info/
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Photo courtesy: By Rob from United Kingdom – Approaching Zanzibar, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=15878185