{
  "id": 13814760,
  "title": "Things to Do in Zanzibar 12 to 31 October 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/things-to-do-in-zanzibar-12-to-31-october-2026",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-11T21:38:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Rio Times",
    "slug": "the-rio-times",
    "url": "https://www.riotimesonline.com/what-to-do-in-zanzibar-in-october-2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Things to Do in Zanzibar from 12 to 31 October 2026\n\nOctober 2026 in Zanzibar features one confirmed event: Nyerere Day on Wednesday, 14 October, marking the death of Tanzania's first president, Julius Nyerere. This public holiday closes banks and government offices across Tanzania, including Zanzibar. Despite the lack of other confirmed events, a variety of everyday attractions are available throughout the month.\n\nZanzibar City · Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offers guided walks through historic sites like the former slave market, House of Wonders, Old Fort, and merchant houses. Morning spice tours are available to explore clove, nutmeg, cinnamon, and vanilla plantations, often concluding with a tasting or Swahili lunch. Forodhani Gardens, a seafront park in Stone Town, fills with food stalls after sunset, offering Zanzibar pizza, grilled seafood, and sugar cane juice.\n\nCentral Zanzibar · Visitors can take guided tours of Jozani National Park, home to mangrove boardwalks, forest trails, and the endemic Zanzibar red colobus monkey. Forodhani Gardens in Stone Town offers free food and beverages after sunset.\n\nNorthern Zanzibar · The beaches of Nungwi and Kendwa are ideal for swimming during most tides, with Kendwa known for its sunsets. Dhow trips and snorkelling can be arranged on the beach, but it is essential to negotiate the boat price and confirm the weather conditions.\n\nTransport · A dhow trip and snorkelling from Stone Town's waterfront can take you to Changuu Island, known for its giant tortoises and a small beach. Shared dala-dala minibuses are an affordable option but may be slow and crowded. It is advisable to carry small shilling notes for markets, street food, and taxi fares.",
  "summary": "Nyerere Day on Wednesday 14 October is the one confirmed date in Zanzibar from 12 to 31 October. Our guide lists eight outings and the rain outlook. The post Things to Do in Zanzibar 12 to 31 October 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times .",
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