TRAVEL NOTES
Reading the day by the tide
Plan beach time around the shoreline as it changes.
On parts of Zanzibar’s coast, the beach looks different depending on the tide. The water may pull well away from shore, then return and change where swimming is practical.
Check the local tide table before choosing when to swim. Keep another activity in mind for the rest of the day, such as exploring the old town or visiting a spice farm.
Ask locally about swimming and walking conditions. Different stretches of coast can behave differently even when the tide turns at around the same time.