Is Zanzibar safe for solo female travelers?

Zanzibar is generally considered safe for solo female travelers. Still, as with any destination, it is important to be mindful of your surroundings. The locals are friendly, but it is advisable to respect local customs and dress modestly. Street crime is relatively low, although pickpocketing and purse snatching can happen. It's sensible to avoid deserted beaches or secluded places, especially after dark. While travelling, trusted taxis or arranged transportation are safer options compared to random tuk-tuks or motorbikes. Always keep emergency numbers and have a reliable contact in the country.

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How safe is Zanzibar for female travelers?

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3.9 /5

based on 19 experiences from female travelers

Solo travel

How safe is this place for female solo travelers? I have been there four times and always loved and enjoyed it. It is a budget-friendly destination and a lot of fun. The best sunset and sunrise I’ve ever experienced in my life.

Posted: February 3, 2024
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Zanzibar is beautiful and amazing. Don’t miss out on activities such as Swimming with horses and turtles. It’s safe to move around alone even at night. I moved around stone town, Paje and Nungwi. Nungwi has the best beaches.

Posted: January 28, 2024
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I went to Zanzibar by myself and it is one of the few places where I felt that I would have enjoyed it more if I wasn't there alone. It wasn't dangerous, at least I didn't feel threatened at all, and everyone was very nice, but maybe too nice. I like to walk around alone, immersed in my thoughts and in silence and peace, I don't mind occasional street vendors, etc., but there was too much of that, people would stop me asking if I want to use a tour guide, if I refused, they would insist and chase after me asking why not, etc. It was a bit overwhelming for me.

Posted: December 24, 2023
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I was alone in Nungwi for a week. I really liked it and felt safe, but I didn't go out much in the evening. Maasai and tour guides were bothering me on the beach, but after a few days, when I said no, they stopped asking me to buy things. One of the most beautiful beaches I have ever seen.

Posted: December 2, 2023
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I spent 3 weeks on a solo trip to Zanzibar and was thrilled with it. I felt absolutely safe, but unfortunately, interactions with locals were a bit overwhelming. The inhabitants have good intentions, but they are certainly very persistent in establishing social contacts or selling things. When I felt very uncomfortable, I would pretend to answer a phone call or that I was running late and needed to continue on my way.

Posted: November 8, 2023
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How safe is Zanzibar for women?

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Nicole

A very lovley Place with lovley and helpful people. They are fine and want to help whenever they can. Of course there is a lot of men outthere who gonna help u because they like u. They try to flirt fast and doing that in a stubborn way.

Posted: December 25, 2024
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