Jambiani travel guide

Jambiani Tourism | Jambiani Guide

You're Going to Love Jambiani

Jambiani is a must-see destination in Zanzibar South, Tanzania. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Jambiani has to offer.

When to visit Jambiani

Jambiani in November
Estimated hotel price
£22
1 night at 3-star hotel
Jambiani in November
Estimated hotel price
£22
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Jambiani

Plane

Although Jambiani doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Zanzibar Kisauni (ZNZ), which is located 37 km from Jambiani. The shortest flight to Jambiani from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 13h.

Car

Another option to get to Jambiani is to pick up a car hire from Zanzibar, which is about 42 km from Jambiani. You’ll find branches of Autounion Car Rental and CarQ, among others, in Zanzibar.

Plane

Although Jambiani doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Zanzibar Kisauni (ZNZ), which is located 37 km from Jambiani. The shortest flight to Jambiani from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 13h.

Car

Another option to get to Jambiani is to pick up a car hire from Zanzibar, which is about 42 km from Jambiani. You’ll find branches of Autounion Car Rental and CarQ, among others, in Zanzibar.

Airports near Jambiani

Airlines serving Jambiani

Lufthansa
Good (4,620 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (928 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,460 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,600 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,292 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,741 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (396 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,520 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,606 reviews)
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Where to stay in Jambiani

Average rates range from around £54 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £22 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Jambiani

Most booked hotels in Jambiani

Mbuyuni Beach Village
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£34+
Spice Island Hotel & Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£54+

Hiring a car in Jambiani

Expect to pay £1.01 per litre in Jambiani (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £12.06 and £16.08.

Expect to pay £1.01 per litre in Jambiani (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £12.06 and £16.08.