Fumba Zanzibar

Fumba Zanzibar

Fumba Zanzibar is a village on the Tanzanian island of Unguja, part of Zanzibar. It is located in the southwest of the island, at the end of the Fumba Peninsula, and overlooks Menai Bay

How to get here:

  • Fly:  The main airport in Zanzibar is located several kilometers away from Fumba. You can hire transportation from the airport or Stone Town to Fumba. If you are traveling from Dar es Salaam, you can fly directly from Dar es Salaam International Airport to Zanzibar Airport.
  • Drive: From Arusha, you can travel to Dar es Salaam by bus and travel to Unguja by boat or flight.

Main Attractions

Fumba Beach Lodge

Fumba Beach Lodge is 30 minutes away from the capital city of Stone Town, situated at the Menai Bay Conservation Area. The beaches around the lodge consist of coral rag and mix sand backed by tropical forest and mangroves.

Fumba Uptown Living Villas

Featuring about 500 luxurious villas situated along the oceanic view, Fumba Uptown living offers a quiet and private atmosphere for an unforgettable holiday on the Zanzibar Archipelago.

The Stone Town

Located just 30 minutes from Fumba, you can explore Zanzibar’s capital, Stone Town is steeped in history and culture, featuring majestic alleyways, stunning architecture, and a variety of historic attractions.

Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park

It’s the only national park in Zanzibar and it’s located about 17km from Fumba. The park features a wide range of wildlife species, but it’s well-known for the rare red Colobus Monkeys as well as the Sykes monkeys. You will find a variety of butterflies and bird species in the park.

Zanzibar Butterfly Centre

Zanzibar Butterfly Centre has located about 14km from Fumba and several minutes from Jozani Chawka Bay National Park. Here, you will find a lush tropical garden with hundreds of butterflies that are native only to Zanzibar.

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Information for visitors

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Overview

  • Time zone: UTC / GMT +3
  • Currency: Tanzanian Shilling (TSh, often written as =/)
  • Driving: left-hand side of the road
  • Power Outlets: 220V-240V 50Hz. Plug types are ‘Type D & G (British)’
  • Closest (air)ports: Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ), 6 km from Stone Town, full name Abeid Amani Karume International Airport and the ferry terminal for the ferries from Dar es Salaam and to Pemba.
  • WIFI and internet widely available but do not expect uninterrupted service.
  • Many banks, ATMs and Foreign Exchange offices

Best Time To Visit

Zanzibar has a tropical climate and can be visited year-round. But for a sunny experience, it is best to avoid the rainy seasons from mid-March to the end of May and  then the ‘short rains’ November.

If you visit Zanzibar specifically for diving, it is good to know the diving on the north coast is excellent from June to October, and the south coast is best between November and March.

Popular Activities

  • Scuba diving
  • Swimming
  • Kite surfing
  • Snorkeling
  • Safari blue

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