Any traveler going on a trip must calculate the amount of money that must be taken with him. In order for everything to be enough, you need to take a little more bills, because if they stay, it will be a pleasant bonus when you return home. But if you don't have enough finances on vacation, it can be an unpleasant surprise.
Of course, I want to take money so that there is enough for everything, but for what, tourists often don’t know themselves. What kind of money is better to take? On a card or in cash? Such questions also often arise before leaving.
Let's try to figure it out and find out the cost of a trip to Zanzibar.
Travel tips for Zanzibar
- For tourists who decide to fly to Zanzibar during the coronavirus period, it is worth knowing - they do not require a PCR test for Covid-19 upon arrival.
- A visa can be issued upon arrival at the airport (the airport is small, here you will not get lost and you will find local transport without any problems). The cost of registration is $ 50 per tourist. Payment is made in cash without change or by bank transfer with Visa and MasterCard. Here you will have to fill out a migration card and a visa application form. Everything will take about 20 minutes.
- Full registration at the airport with baggage claim takes no more than 40 minutes.
- We advise you to change money at the airport. Banks and hotels are holding the most disadvantageous course. We do not recommend changing money on the street - there are many scammers.
- Important! Dollars on the island are accepted not older than 2009!
- You shouldn't take the Euro, here they are equal to the dollar. That is, 1 $ = 1 €, it is not profitable for Russians.
- In restaurants, fruit shops, souvenir shops, cafes - it is profitable to pay with local currency (shillings).
- SIM cards of local operators can be more easily purchased upon arrival at the airport. The cost of a SIM card with a regular tariff is about $ 22 for 10 MB of Internet.
- If you use the services of Fly Dubai, find out if they are fed during the flight, some flights, even long ones, do not have meals. Bring some snacks or extra money to buy food on board with you.
- Find out the reviews of tourists who have already been here and know about all the nuances of a vacation by the sea in Tanzania.
How much money to take for Zanzibar
Of course, it is impossible to name a clear amount, because it all depends on your imagination and preferences. Someone prefers comfort and accommodation in 5-star hotels, but for someone the guesthouse will do.
Going to the island of Zanzibar, you need to decide what level of rest you want to get, the budget of the trip depends on this.
The cost is often influenced by the location of the hotel. If it is near a busy village, taxis, excursions and meals will be cheaper. And if in a secluded place, then it will always be more expensive to eat at the hotel.
As a starting point, let's take two adult tourists from Moscow planning a trip to the sea for two weeks.
Cost of travel to Zanzibar
Of course, you need to spend money before the trip. The costs at home include:
- flight ticket;
- accommodation with or without meals;
- insurance.
All this will take from 87,000 to 150,000 rubles. Follow the links to calculate your own budget for your Tanzania vacation.
Flight
The most important thing is how much a plane ticket to Zanzibar costs. Its price depends on seasonality, promotions, airlines and the number of connections.
So, on average, a ticket from Moscow to Zanzibar and back will cost 25,600-32,500 rubles.
If you are flying to the Tanzanian city of Dar es Salaam, be sure to expect to pay for transport to Zanzibar, it is $ 40. All the ways to get to the resort can be found on a separate page.
At the airport on the island you need to pay for a visa - $ 50.
Prices for hotels in Zanzibar
Hotels and inns on the island are very different, from small guest houses to expensive 5-star hotels on the first line. For example, let's take hotels with 4 or 5 stars. Accommodation will cost from 60 thousand rubles and more for two for two weeks. Quite decent five stars with excellent service and all-inclusive system from 110 thousand rubles.
The best places to stay closer to the sea can be found on the page with a selection of hotels located on different beaches of Zanzibar.
Insurance
It is recommended to buy insurance without fail. Its cost is about 1600-2000 rubles. You can calculate insurance and include in it all the services necessary for a tourist on the insurance page, here you can also choose a company that you trust more.
Food cost
If you are planning to stay in an all-inclusive hotel, do not assume that you will not spend money on food. There are so many temptations and exotic delicacies around that you will definitely want to try.
If you have hotel meals, consider the cost of small snacks. This is about $ 3 to $ 20 a day, it all depends on your appetite.
If you plan on eating out at beach restaurants or hotel cafes, expect to spend at least $ 40-60 per day for two. This is the minimum price for food, you can easily part with $ 100 per day.
What to try on vacation by the sea? Be sure to read a separate article about places where you can eat delicious traditional cuisine and prices in cafes and restaurants in Zanzibar.
How much money to take for entertainment
In this case, the better answer is, the more the better. But still, let's calculate the approximate costs of excursions and entertainment.
Of course, it all depends on the style of your holiday. If you prefer beach relaxation, then you don't have to spend anything, the ocean is nearby and swimming in it is absolutely free. If you want to combine a seaside vacation with a couple of excursions, 200-300 dollars will be enough for two of you. Well, if you want to see the maximum, you will have to spend the maximum and spend.
On average, one excursion costs from 40 to 80 dollars. The most expensive entertainment is diving, the price starts at $ 150 per person. And of course, the king of all excursions is the safari on the mainland of Tanzania. The cost of the trip per person is from $ 350. Such a trip lasts from 3 days.
For prices and a complete list of sightseeing tours with photos, see the material - what to see in Zanzibar.
The cost of travel to Zanzibar on your own
Take on the excursions $ 350-500 for two, for a standard vacation package by the sea this will be enough with a margin.
How much is the fare and how much will it cost to travel around the island by car? In Zanzibar, you can rent a car or use a taxi. Renting a car for one day will cost from $ 35.
Local taxi drivers are not cheap for travel. Therefore, when planning such a movement, it is worth adding $ 200-300 to the amount. The standard fare from any beach to the city center is $ 40. Of course, in the beginning, they will ask you for $ 150, but do not forget to bargain, after that they will surely yield to you. For travel within the village, they will ask for $ 10-15.
A useful means of transportation for health and a wallet is a bicycle. Renting such a vehicle per day is 3-5 dollars.
- In total, when traveling to Zanzibar, according to reviews, from the obligatory costs, you need from 85 to 150 thousand rubles.
- Taking into account personal needs, you need to take with you an amount of about $ 600-1000 for two.
Shopping costs
You don't need to spend money on this item at all, but you will definitely want to grab a colorful souvenir in memory of a bright island in the Indian Ocean.
For $ 30-40, you can buy small souvenirs, such as magnets or ebony figurines, for friends and relatives. There are also more expensive souvenirs. The decorations and paintings of the tinga-tinga are especially impressive. Usually the budget of tourists for souvenirs is $ 100-200.
How to pay
You can take a credit card, but it will only be possible to use it in large stores. Take the main part in cash. Let them be in reserve on the card.We take money in a ratio of 30/70%, where 70 percent is cash, 30 percent is non-cash payment.
