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Other Tourist Scams in Zanzibar, Tanzania

Timeshares, fake police, charity fraud, and miscellaneous scams targeting visitors. Below are the other scams scams reported in Zanzibar — how they work and how to avoid them.

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Last updated: April 2, 2026

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Other Scams Scams

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Total in Zanzibar

How it works

Beach attendants on Nungwi and Kendwa beaches charge large fees for sunbeds and umbrellas that are actually owned by adjacent restaurants and included for customers who order food or drinks.

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