Unguja. Zanzibar recorded a notable rise in international arrivals in April 2025, welcoming 37,137 visitors, a 28.1 percent increase compared to the same month in 2024, according to figures released by the Office of the Chief Government Statistician on May 9.
However, the island experienced a 38.5 percent drop from the record-breaking 60,345 visitors in March 2025, tourism analysts say the month-on-month decrease is a typical seasonal fluctuation, as the industry moves from its peak into a quieter travel season.
