5 Safety Tips for Your Zanzibar Beach Holiday

A beach holiday on the Tanzanian East coast or on the Islands of Zanzibar, Mafia Island, or others means spending time at the beach, relaxing, trying out the water sports, tours and enjoying the beautiful azur blue waters and what’s beneath its surface. A day at Zanzibar a beach is all about sunshine and enjoyment.

Zanzibar Beach Holiday

There is however always a few common safety tips that holiday travelers should always have in mind when they spend time at the beach and around the water of the ocean. When you plan a beach holidaysmake sure to take into consideration the most common safety advices. 

What is the most common safety advice to take into consideration for you upcoming Zanzibar Beach Holidays? As long as you follow the safety advices you should be able to have the holiday of your life. 

Common Safety advices: 

Read the below-mentioned tips and make the habit too:

  1. Use Sunscreen

Sunburn can easily ruin your carefully planned beach holiday, in a very short time, sometimes it can take only 30 minutes to get sunburn, so it is very important to use a proper sunscreen to protect you. To enjoy a sunny day on your holiday you should apply a high SPF factor approved sunscreen to your body, including your face. (We can provide you with the latest list of sunscreens that have been tested and found to be the best, without damaging chemicals, both for out of water use and those that will stay on if you take a dip in the ocean or pool)

No matter what, remember to apply enough sunscreen to protect your whole body both before and after you chose to go swimming in the ocean or in the pool. Sunscreen provides protection both against sunburn, but also lowers the chance for skin cancer. Therefore we can only recommend that you protect yourself by using a good sunscreen when you stay at a beach, and you need to consider which one to use for your Zanzibar beach holidays.

  1. Swimming Precaution 

A day at the beach can be a blend of swimming, surfing, snorkeling, and plenty of other activities. There are however some things you should always be aware of and take precaution with.

  • One being never goes for a swim alone. Always make sure you are a minimum of 2 people.
  • There are plenty of fun activities to do in and around the ocean. However, always remember the open water safety tips. For you and your group protections, you should always take precautions. 
  1. Look For The Weather

Booking of trips is done in advance, and with this there are chances that you can run into some unexpected weather. If during your beach holiday run into severe weather, such as heavy winds, rain or similar, you should avoid the beach and the ocean. Additionally, you should look out for high surf advisories. Look for the regular weather pattern so you are aware before you go. Know that we are not masters of the weather and it can surprise us. 

  1. Drink Enough Liquid 

It is essential to keep yourself hydrated with sufficient fluids (Not alcohol). When you go to the beach, say no to alcohol. If you become dehydrated on your holiday, it can be dangerous for you. So, keep yourself hydrated when it comes to going to the beach. one of the things you can do is to get enough salt in your body, if you get a problem not drinking enough or you get too sweet too much. 

  1. Wildlife Warning

When swimming in the Ocean you can get a great opportunity to explore the different sea life. When doing so, do not forget to maintain a safe distance to the sea life. On your beach holiday you can get in contact with sea turtles, dolphins, sharks, reef fish, game fish and much more. Along with it, if Jellyfish sting you, ask for medical help and get accurate treatment. 

Zanzibar Beach Holidays 2022Final verdicts

These are some of the beach holiday tips that you can keep in your mind while planning your Zanzibar Beach Holidays. We hope that these tips will be of help to you, so that you can enjoy the beach and stay safe. 

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