Where is Zanzibar located?

Many travelers know Zanzibar for its white-sand beaches and blue water, but are not sure where it is on the map. Zanzibar is a group of islands just off the coast of Tanzania, in East Africa, in the warm waters of the Indian Ocean.

Part of Tanzania in East Africa

It is made up of several islands, the main ones being Unguja (often called Zanzibar Island) and Pemba.
The islands sit about 35–50 km from the mainland city of Dar es Salaam.

On most maps you will see Zanzibar marked as a semi-autonomous region of Tanzania, sometimes written as “Zanzibar Archipelago”.

How far is Zanzibar from major places?

From Dar es Salaam; About 20–30 minutes by domestic flight, or around 2 hours by fast ferry across the Indian Ocean.

From Serengeti & safari parks; You can fly from the Northern Circuit (Serengeti, Manyara, Ngorongoro) to Zanzibar with a short stop in Arusha or Dar es Salaam.

From Europe, Middle East & beyond ;Many guests arrive on international flights that land in Zanzibar or Dar es Salaam, then connect to the islands.

Why visit Zanzibar after safari?

Because of its location, Zanzibar is the perfect place to relax after a Tanzania safari. You can spend your days game viewing in Serengeti or Ngorongoro, then fly to Zanzibar for beach time, spice tours, and Stone Town history — all within the same trip.