Illustrative photoSvetlana B / UnsplashChabad House Zanzibar (Nungwi)
Nungwi, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Synagogue restaurantMeat & parve food
Tanzania
Zanzibar
A dream Indian Ocean beach, with an active Jewish community and a kosher experience coordinated with Chabad in the Nungwi area
Photo: Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0
Candle lighting
17:57
10/23/2026
Havdalah
18:57
10/24/2026
This week's Torah portion
Parashat Lech-Lecha
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Eruv in Zanzibar: worth checking ahead
We don't know of an active eruv in Zanzibar. For a relaxed Shabbat, check with the local Chabad house or community beforehand, and leave your key at reception.
Shabbat meals in Zanzibar
Most kosher restaurants close for Shabbat, so Friday-night dinner and Shabbat lunch are at the Chabad house. Register ahead - most close bookings by Thursday.
Tip: book a stay within an easy walk of the Chabad house - for a relaxed meal and a short, pleasant stroll back.
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Hotels within an easy walk of a synagogue or Chabad house, for a calm, relaxed Shabbat.
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Recommended hotels & apartments in Zanzibar
Available hotels and apartments in this destination, shown together with our synagogues, Chabad houses and mikvehs - so you can see at a glance what is within walking distance.
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Guided tours, entry tickets and experiences in every destination - most with free cancellation, so you can plan ahead and still stay flexible around Shabbat and the chagim.
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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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Before you fly to Zanzibar
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Book ahead in Zanzibar - skip the ticket lines and keep more time for the trip.
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Zanzibar, the tropical island off Tanzania's coast, has become a favorite beach destination for Israeli travelers in recent years - thanks to white sand beaches, turquoise water, and a small but active Jewish community centered in the Nungwi area in the island's north. The direct flight from Tel Aviv takes about 6 hours. Chabad of Zanzibar runs a synagogue restaurant with kosher meat and parve food, and coordinates Shabbat meals in advance; alongside it, Sky & Sand hotel serves food supervised by the local Chabad. It's best to reach out in advance to arrange meals and confirm availability for your visit dates.
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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Common questions about Zanzibar
- Where to pray in Zanzibar?
- There are 0 synagogues and 1 Chabad houses in Zanzibar, with addresses and prayer times when available.
- Where to stay within walking distance of a synagogue in Zanzibar?
- Hotels and apartments in Zanzibar, with walking-distance-to-shul notes when we have them.
- When is candle lighting in Zanzibar?
- Candle lighting and Havdalah in Zanzibar are calculated for the destination and updated every week.
- Where can I eat on Shabbat in Zanzibar?
- Most kosher restaurants close for Shabbat. Shabbat meals in Zanzibar are hosted by Chabad House Zanzibar (Nungwi), with advance registration - the booking link is on this page.