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Where to stay
Hiring a car

Matemwe travel guide

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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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Matemwe has to offer.

When to visit Matemwe

Matemwe in January
Estimated hotel price
£78
1 night at 3-star hotel
Matemwe in January
Estimated hotel price
£78
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 Intl (ZNZ), which is located 25 miles from Matemwe. The shortest flight to Matemwe from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 14h.

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 Final Rentals, among others, in Zanzibar.

Plane

Although Matemwe doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ), which is located 25 miles from Matemwe. The shortest flight to Matemwe from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 14h.

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 Final Rentals, among others, in Zanzibar.

Airports near Matemwe

DARDar Es Salaam
PMAChake Chake Pemba
ZNZZanzibar Intl

Airlines serving Matemwe

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 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 (9,245 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 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 Matemwe

Average rates range from around £72 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £418 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Matemwe

Most booked hotels in Matemwe

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Sunshine Marine Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£64+
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Villa Kiva Boutique Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£68+
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Kasha Boutique Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£64+
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Sunshine Hotel Zanzibar
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£125+
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Hiring a car in Matemwe

Expect to pay £0.82 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 £9.76 and £13.01.

Expect to pay £0.82 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 £9.76 and £13.01.

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