Real-data comparison · updated 18/07/2026
Zanzibar or Mauritius?
The same dilemma every year. Here are the two, side by side, on the only measurable criteria: actually recorded weather, up-to-date hotel budget, indicative flight — then an honest verdict.
| ZanzibarTanzania | MauritiusMauritius | |
|---|---|---|
| Best time | from June to March | from March to December |
| Average temperatures (24 h) | 25° to 29° | 22° to 27° |
| Rainy season | Apr, May | Jan, Feb |
| Indicative round-trip flight | ~€583 | ~€719 |
| Budget hotel | from €50/night | from €70/night |
| Indicative weekly budget | ~€933 | ~€1209 |
| Vibe | — | — |
| Learn more | Estimate Zanzibar → | Mauritius guide → |
So, Zanzibar or Mauritius?
Choose Zanzibar for…
- the budget: ~€933 a week vs ~€1209
Choose Mauritius for…
- its best time to go: from March to December
Flight + hotel, for your dates
Decide with real prices
Estimate both for your dates — the real flight + hotel price often settles it better than any comparison.
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Flight: indicative round trip per traveller; hotel: low-season range per night per room — estimates updated on 18/07/2026, the actual price shows up for your dates in the tool.