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When to go on a Zanzibar Trip

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january

Dry Season — a good time to visit

  • Temperatures are reasonably hot, with little rainfall at this time of year.

  • This is the best time to swim with the mighty whale shark, the largest fish in the world.

  • The ideal month for exploring the coral reefs and exotic fish with water clarity of 25 meters or more.

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