Zanzibar recorded 69,605 tourist arrivals in June 2026, up 3.1% from 67,496 a year earlier and 73.4% higher than May, with Europe accounting for 61.9% of visitors. Tourism contributes about 29.2% of Zanzibar’s GDP and 80% of its foreign exchange earnings.
The latest figures released by the Zanzibar Commission for Tourism also show a 73.4% increase from the 40,151 visitors recorded in May 2026, reflecting a strong rebound as the peak travel season gathers pace. According to statistics released by Commission statistician Hassan Ameir Vuai, Europe remained Zanzibar’s largest source market, contributing 43,105 visitors, equivalent to 61.9% of total arrivals.
The average length of stay during the month was eight days. Tourism stakeholder Dr Stela Ngoma attributed the increase in visitor numbers to continued improvements in tourism infrastructure, particularly airport facilities and transport services linking Zanzibar with mainland Tanzania and international destinations.
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