Island, Tanzania
Can you drink tap water in Zanzibar?
NoNo, drink bottled
Can you drink the tap water in Zanzibar?
Don't drink the tap water. Do not drink tap water or use ice from unknown sources. Buy bottled or refill from filtered stations.
Key facts
- In Zanzibar: Do not drink tap water or use ice from unknown sources. Buy bottled or refill from filtered stations.
- Across Tanzania: Drink bottled or filtered water everywhere, including Zanzibar; many lodges and Kilimanjaro crews provide treated water.
- Safely managed drinking water: 31% of people in Tanzania (2024, WHO/UNICEF JMP).
Tap water across Tanzania
| Place | Tap water |
|---|---|
| Zanzibar | No, drink bottled |
| Arusha | No, drink bottled |
| Dar es Salaam | No, drink bottled |
| Stone Town | No, drink bottled |
| Nungwi | No, drink bottled |
| Moshi | No, drink bottled |
| Paje | No, drink bottled |
Quick answers
Is tap water safe to drink in Zanzibar?
Don't drink the tap water. Do not drink tap water or use ice from unknown sources. Buy bottled or refill from filtered stations.
Can you drink tap water in Tanzania?
Drink bottled or filtered water everywhere, including Zanzibar; many lodges and Kilimanjaro crews provide treated water.
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Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water (WHO/UNICEF)
- CDC: food and water safety for travelers
- Zanzibar Tourism Commission
- Tanzania Immigration
- Azam Marine
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