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visa applications

a visa is required to enter tanzania/zanzibar for all non-east african nationals. this can be arranged in advance at the tanzanian high commission in your country of origin or at your port of entry into tanzania/zanzibar.

vaccinations and health precautions

it is recommended that you consult with your doctor on current health certificate requirements. you should take with you adequate supplies of any medication that you are taking. tanzania is a yellow fever endemic zone, please consult with your local doctor or travel clinic regarding the requirements for all countries of travel.

zanzibar is a malaria zone, and it is recommended that you consult your doctor or a registered travel clinic before departure. accommodation at the Z hotel has robust mosquito nets over the beds and mosquito proof windows, also we spray the room every evening as part of our turn down service, however we recommend that you bring a good personal mosquito repellent for use in the evenings. the Z hotel has access to a doctor if required in an emergency.

money & insurance

the local currency is the tanzanian shilling, which is not a hard currency and therefore unavailable internationally. visitors are advised to bring a mix of hard currencies, including us dollars. please be aware, that there are no atms in nungwi, however, there are a number of international banks with atms in stone town. the Z hotel and other larger establishments accept visa and mastercard but please be aware that a charge of 5-10% will be applied for using this service, as required by the bank of tanzania. as with all international travel, please ensure that you have taken out the appropriate travel insurance prior to travelling.

general information

the official languages of zanzibar are swahili and english.
zanzibar is gmt + 2 hrs in british summer time & 3 hrs in british winter time.
electricity: 220-240V AC, 50Hz; plugs are 3 square pin.
international dialling code: +255 followed by the local number

communications

the Z hotel has mobile phone facilities but please note these are an expensive means of communicating internationally. however,  we do have email facilities and wifi throughout the hotel.

climate & sun protection

zanzibar is 6 degrees south of the equator, so effective sunscreen for a tropical climate is therefore essential, as are good sunglasses and sun hats. Humidity is generally quite high; average daytime temperatures are around 27 degrees C (80F).

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COVID-19 SAFETY AND SANITARY MEASURES NOTICE

Due to the recent Covid 19 worldwide pandemic, to keep both our guests and employees safe, we have made some changes to the Z Hotel & the Kidoti Villas that we would like to make you aware of.  We believe that with careful planning and consideration by our staff and guests we can continue to provide the best hospitality services on Zanzibar. For now, this may be our new norm but the Zanzibar sun is still shining, the blue waters still shimmering and the cocktails are still being stirred, all waiting for your visit.
‍New routines:
1.  All our pool and beach beds will be a minimum of 1 metre apart.
2.  All our Saruche restaurant tables at the Z hotel will be a minimum of 1 metre apart.  
3.  We have advice and guidance posters throughout the hotel and the Kidoti Villas to educate and remind all about keeping sensible distances if they wish to do so, plus the importance of hand washing.
4.  All staff will be trained on the new social distancing norm both in and out of the work place.
5.  All staff will have their temperatures taken daily before starting work shifts and they will only visit their homes weekly on their days off. Z Hotel & the Kidoti Villas will be laying on transport so all staff can avoid public transport.
6.  All staff that come in close contact with guests will wear masks.
7.  There will be non-touch automatic hand sanitizer dispensers throughout the hotel grounds, the private Villas and staff quarters.
8. There will be a 24-hour period where each room/Villa is left empty between guests vacating and new guests arriving.
9. Guestroom keys & key cards as well as the Kidoti Villas keys will be disinfected after each use.
10. Guest transport: frequently touched places inside the vehicle in the passenger areas will be disinfected with every arrival.

For additional guest comfort, we have also banned smoking in all public spaces at the Z hotel including the pool deck and restaurant, however there will be small allocated smoking areas for those who do want to smoke.
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Zanzibar wasn't really affected by Covid-19 to the same extent as most other countries, in fact the minister of health recently announced there have been no new cases for 5 days. However, we will keep the above measures in place for everyone’s peace of mind. Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to welcoming you at the Z hotel or the Kidoti Villas by Z for your African holiday of a lifetime.


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