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Stone Town, Zanzibar · Every June to July
Zanzibar International Film Festival
East Africa's biggest film festival screens under the stars inside an Omani fort in Stone Town.
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What happens when you set this watch
We track every fare from your airport into Zanzibar or Dar Es Salaam for June 15 to July 31, 2027, round trips of 4 to 10 nights, across every airline. The moment one drops, you get one email with the dates, the price and a link to book. Free, and you can stop any time.
Know before you go
- Festival passes are cheap; individual screenings can be bought at the fort gate.
- Stone Town hotels fill in July; book early or stay on the nearby beaches.
- Zanzibar airport is 15 minutes from Stone Town; Dar es Salaam connects by a two hour ferry or a 20 minute flight.
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