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Jambiani travel guide

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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 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything Jambiani has to offer.

When to visit Jambiani

Jambiani in September
Estimated hotel price
£16
1 night at 3-star hotel
Jambiani in September
Estimated hotel price
£16
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 Intl (ZNZ), which is located 23 miles from Jambiani. The shortest flight to Jambiani from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 14h.

Car

Another option to get to Jambiani is to pick up a car hire from Zanzibar, which is about 26 miles from Jambiani. You’ll find branches of Autounion Car Rental and Final Rentals, among others, in Zanzibar.

Plane

Although Jambiani doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ), which is located 23 miles from Jambiani. The shortest flight to Jambiani from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 14h.

Car

Another option to get to Jambiani is to pick up a car hire from Zanzibar, which is about 26 miles from Jambiani. You’ll find branches of Autounion Car Rental and Final Rentals, among others, in Zanzibar.

Airports near Jambiani

DARDar Es Salaam
PMAChake Chake Pemba
ZNZZanzibar Intl

Airlines serving Jambiani

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
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Where to stay in Jambiani

Average rates range from around £58 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

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Sea View Lodge Boutique Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£40+
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Spice Island Hotel & Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£48+
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Beach Bungalows
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£74+
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Hiring a car in Jambiani

Expect to pay £0.82 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 £9.76 and £13.01.

Expect to pay £0.82 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 £9.76 and £13.01.

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