Kizimkazi

Kizimkazi Zanzibar

Kizimkazi Zanzibar is officially Kizimkazi Mkunguni, but also known as Kizimkazi Mtendeni is a fishing village on the southern coast of Zanzibar, Tanzania, and was once a walled city. It is situated three miles southeast of the Kizimkazi Mosque.

How to get here:

  • Fly:  From Dar es Salaam, you can fly to Pemba or Zanzibar, and take a dala dala to Kizimkazi.
  • Drive: You can get to Kizimkazi with a taxi, local minibus or dala-dala from Mwanakwerekwe bus terminal in Stone Town. The trip from Stone Town to Kizimkazi takes about two hours.

Main Attractions

Bottlenose Dolphins

Kizimkazi is a popular place on the island to spot dolphins in their natural habitat, watch and swim with them. There is a dolphin area on the beach where you can snorkel with the dolphins.

Kiwengwa Caves

There are two caves of Kiwengwa feature a variety of insects with five kinds of bats. It’s located on the east coast of the island, several kilometers from Kizmkazi. If you love exploring caves, this is a unique holiday experience for you.

Prison Island

Take a day trip to Prison Island to see the ancient-old Aldabra tortoises, which were donated by the government of Seychelles to the sultan of Zanzibar. The island is located close to the Stone Town, and you’ll have the opportunity to see the ruins of the old prison, that was once used for rebellious slaves, and later a quarantine center for British territory of East Africa.

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Information for visitors

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Overview

  • Time zone: UTC / GMT +3
  • Currency: Tanzanian Shilling (TSh, often written as =/)
  • Driving: left-hand side of the road
  • Power Outlets: 220V-240V 50Hz. Plug types are ‘Type D & G (British)’
  • Closest (air)ports: Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ), 6 km from Stone Town, full name Abeid Amani Karume International Airport and the ferry terminal for the ferries from Dar es Salaam and to Pemba.
  • WIFI and internet widely available but do not expect uninterrupted service.
  • Many banks, ATMs and Foreign Exchange offices

Best Time To Visit

Zanzibar has a tropical climate and can be visited year-round. But for a sunny experience, it is best to avoid the rainy seasons from mid-March to the end of May and  then the ‘short rains’ November.

If you visit Zanzibar specifically for diving, it is good to know the diving on the north coast is excellent from June to October, and the south coast is best between November and March.

Popular Activities

  • Go on a fishing trip in the morning and watch fishermen catch sardines from the sea.
  • Live like a local and learn more about the local culture
  • Apply Henna Tattoos
  • Take a boat from the local beach in Kizimkazi and go on a dolphin tour.
  • Swim in the turquoise water
  • Go on a snorkeling trip to nearby waters
  • Visit a local school in the village

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