Zanzibar experienced a significant surge in tourism, with international arrivals for October 2025 reaching over 86,700 visitors. This figure represents a 24 percent increase compared to the same period the previous year. Europe served as the primary source market, accounting for over 67 percent of all visitors, with Italy, Germany, and France being the top contributing countries.
The Zanzibar Commission for Tourism reported that the vast majority of tourists, 99.3 percent, visited for leisure purposes. Officials noted that the sector's strong performance is boosting employment and national revenue. An economist from the State University of Zanzibar suggested that innovative environmental conservation could attract even more visitors. Meanwhile, immigration authorities confirmed they maintain strict verification of all visitor documents.
The Zanzibar Commission for Tourism reported that the vast majority of tourists, 99.3 percent, visited for leisure purposes. Officials noted that the sector's strong performance is boosting employment and national revenue. An economist from the State University of Zanzibar suggested that innovative environmental conservation could attract even more visitors. Meanwhile, immigration authorities confirmed they maintain strict verification of all visitor documents.
