Verified planning resources
Useful contacts & links
Official and practical references for transport, immigration, health, emergencies and food — with the source URL visible.
Transport & arrival
Airport and immigration
Zanzibar Airports Authority
Operates Abeid Amani Karume International Airport and Pemba Airport and publishes airport information and authority contacts.
https://zaa.go.tz/Official governmentTanzania Immigration Services
Entry, visa, e-services and Zanzibar immigration office information.
https://www.immigration.go.tz/Official visa portalTanzania eVisa
The official electronic visa application system for the United Republic of Tanzania, including Zanzibar.
https://visa.immigration.go.tz/Health
Official guidance and medical care
Ministry of Health Zanzibar
Public health information, programmes, announcements and official ministry contacts.
https://mohz.go.tz/Private clinicUrban Care Clinic
Private healthcare provider with Zanzibar locations. Their contact page currently lists Jambiani and Fumba Town.
https://urbancare.clinic/Direct contact sourceUrban Care Clinic contacts
The clinic’s official contact page publishes its current telephone, email and location information.
https://urbancare.clinic/contact-us/Safety & travel advice
Check advice issued for your nationality
UK FCDO Tanzania advice
Current entry, safety, health, insurance and regional-risk information for UK travellers.
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/tanzaniaUse your national foreign ministry
Spanish, Italian, German, French and other European travellers should verify Tanzania/Zanzibar advice on their own government’s official travel portal because requirements and warnings can differ by nationality.
Official government source recommendedRestaurants
Stone Town dining references
Emerson Zanzibar restaurants
Official information for Emerson Spice Tea House, Secret Garden and Emerson on Hurumzi Tea House, including dining style and reservation guidance.
https://emersonzanzibar.com/restaurants-in-stone-town/ReservationsEmerson reservation page
Current dining options, service times and reservation information published by Emerson Zanzibar.
https://emersonzanzibar.com/restaurants-in-stone-town/restaurant-reservation/Beach Serenity Tours