Essential items
- Beach shoes with rubber soles – sea urchins do exist!
 - Sun hat
 - Sunglasses
 - Sunscreen
 - Water bottle and small back pack for day trips
 - Waterproof bag for cameras and phones for dhow sailing, diving or snorkeling trips etc.
 - Insect repellent – Zanzibar is supposed to be malaria-free but there are still mosquitos
 - Bathing suit – should only be worn on the beach / hotel premises
 - Good book / e-reader
 
Happy beach time
What could be better than spending a relaxing day on a beautiful sandy beach by the Indian Ocean? Unwind and enjoy the warm sun, the turquoise sea, a freshly picked coconut, and the gentle breeze that caresses your face.