Unguja South Region
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Zanzibar South & Central Essentials
Zanzibar’s South and Central regions offer a mix of conservation areas and cultural heritage. Jozani Forest protects the endemic Red Colobus monkey, while the 12th-century Kizimkazi Mosque marks one of the oldest Islamic sites on the East African coast. Coastal areas like Paje and Jambiani are centers for traditional seaweed farming and dhow building. Natural features include the limestone swimming pools of Cuza Cave and the tidal rock formations at Mtende Beach, alongside working spice plantations growing cloves, vanilla, and nutmeg.
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Zanzibar Beach Stays
This collection features a range of coastal stays concentrated on Zanzibar’s Michamvi Peninsula and the southeastern shore. Accommodations span from the secluded luxury villas of Konokono Beach Resort, overlooking Chwaka Bay, to rustic eco-campsites like Kae Minazini and Barefoot Zanzibar. The list includes traditional thatched chalets and budget-friendly camping grounds, providing direct access to white sand beaches, tidal lagoons, and local mangrove forests characteristic of the island's quieter eastern coastline.
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Climate & when to visit
Best time to visit: June, July, August, September
Practical information
- Currency
- Tanzanian Shilling TZS · Card payments · Commonly accepted
- Electricity
- 230 V · 50 HzType G
- Languages
- English, Swahili
- Tap water
- Not safe to drink
- Driving side
- Left
- Calling code
- +255
Tours & Activities
Unguja South Region – Plan Your Days
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