Essque Zalu Zanzibar is nestled in a natural cove on
the North East coast, over looking the Indian Ocean.

General Information

Here's all the vital information for your trip to Zanzibar:

Getting there:Taxi from Dar es Salaam city centre to airport: 20 mins to 1 hour

Flight time from Dar es Salaam to Stone Town: 20 mins

Car from Stone Town to Essque Zalu Zanzibar: 50 mins

Ferry from Dar es Salaam to Stone Town: 2 hours

Climate: Hotter during September to April. The average temperature is 26-32 °C. Cooler during May to August. The average temperature is 25-28 °C.

Time Zone: 3 hours ahead of GMT.

Currency: Tanzanian Shilling, American Dollars and Euros are widely accepted.

Electricity: 240 volts with 3 flat pronged plugs.

Culture: Predominantly Muslim, with a mix of Christians and Hindus.