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When is Zanzibar crowded?

Zanzibar is a island destination in Tanzania. Its peak season is January, February, June, July, August, and September. Here is how busy it gets across the year, so you can pick the right time to go.

Crowd levels by month

Jan

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Mar

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May

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Busiest months

January, February, June, July, August, and September

Quietest months

April and November

Estimates based on seasonal travel-demand modelling, not live visitor counts.

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