Matemwe travel guide

Matemwe Tourism | Matemwe Guide

You're Going to Love Matemwe

Matemwe is a must-see destination in Zanzibar North, 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 Matemwe has to offer.

When to visit Matemwe

Matemwe in February
Estimated hotel price
£108
1 night at 3-star hotel
Matemwe in February
Estimated hotel price
£108
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Matemwe

Plane

Although Matemwe doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Zanzibar Kisauni (ZNZ), which is located 25 miles from Matemwe. The shortest flight to Matemwe from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 13h.

Car

Another option to get to Matemwe is to pick up a car hire from Zanzibar, which is about 23 miles from Matemwe. You’ll find branches of Autounion Car Rental and Karibu Kwetu Zanzibar, among others, in Zanzibar.

Plane

Although Matemwe doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Zanzibar Kisauni (ZNZ), which is located 25 miles from Matemwe. The shortest flight to Matemwe from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 13h.

Car

Another option to get to Matemwe is to pick up a car hire from Zanzibar, which is about 23 miles from Matemwe. You’ll find branches of Autounion Car Rental and Karibu Kwetu Zanzibar, among others, in Zanzibar.

Airlines serving Matemwe

Lufthansa
Good (4,607 reviews)
KLM
Good (850 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,445 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,592 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,547 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,711 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,505 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (395 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,608 reviews)
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Where to stay in Matemwe

Average rates range from around £68 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £314 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Matemwe

Most booked hotels in Matemwe

Kasha Boutique Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£90+

Hiring a car in Matemwe

Expect to pay £1.01 per litre in Matemwe (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £12.10 and £16.13.

Expect to pay £1.01 per litre in Matemwe (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £12.10 and £16.13.