The Guide to a Kosher Zanzibar Getaway
Zanzibar, the tropical island off East Africa's coast, has become a beloved beach destination for Israelis in recent years - and thanks to a small but active Jewish community, you can enjoy the beaches without giving up kashrut.
Getting there
There are direct flights from Tel Aviv to Zanzibar, taking about six hours - relatively convenient for such an exotic destination.
Where to eat and sleep
Chabad Nungwi runs a synagogue restaurant with meat and parve food, and coordinates Shabbat meals. Sky & Sand hotel serves food under the local Chabad's supervision alongside a full beachfront hospitality experience. In both cases - it's best to reach out via WhatsApp in advance.
Zanzibar proves that even on a distant tropical island, you can keep full kashrut - you just need to coordinate ahead of time.
Stay in the kosher area of Zanzibar
Zanzibar does not have one obvious Jewish quarter. Chabad House Zanzibar (Nungwi) (Chabad house listed on the site) is the anchor - book a hotel within walking distance of it rather than picking a random part of Zanzibar.
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Rent a car in Zanzibar
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Book a private transfer from the airport to your hotel and back - a fixed price agreed in advance (no meter surprises), a driver waiting for you with a sign bearing your name, and no need to haggle or speak the local language.
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