Flights to Zanzibar
The way to make sure that you get on a cheap flight from South Africa to Maputo is by:
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typing your flight details into the flight price comparison tool and see what airfare it spits out
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check the airfare of every airline flying from Johannesburg to Zanzibar (listed on the link below)
To get from Cape Town, Durban or other parts of South Africa to Zanzibar; first catch a flight to Johannesburg, and then connect onto a flight to Zanzibar. Or fly to Dar es Salaam, and take a ferry across to Zanzibar.
Map of Zanzibar
More info about Zanzibar
Zanzibar is about 4 hours flying distance from Johannesburg, and lies a short distance off the coast of Tanzania.
Known as the Spice Islands, Zanzibar was originally set up as a trading port, specialising in spices like cloves, nutmeg & cinnamon (hence its nickname "the Spice Islands") & slave trading.
Zanzibar has long white sandy beaches with warm turquoise waters. At Nungwi tourists can watch the locals build sailing boats using traditional methods, whilst Kendwa is a beach resort, offering a great selection of restaurants.
At Stone Town visit the old quarter of this historic trading post and go on a historical walking tour. Visit the family home of Freddie Mercury of Queen fame.
Vaccinations
A Yellow Fever certificate must be shown upon your arrival back in South Africa.
Visa requirements
South Africans require a visa to visit Tanzania (including Zanzibar).
Cash
Take US Dollars printed after 2005.