
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.