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Your money is secured in a trust account
Unlike many other travel companies we operate on a trust account model. Once we’ve paid the airline for your flights, the rest of your money is held in a trust account. We do not have access to this directly and can only withdraw funds when you are back home from holiday
We're ATOL protected
All of our holidays that include flights are protected by the ATOL scheme from the moment you book. So if one of our suppliers fails, you’ll get your money back. If you’re left stranded abroad, a flight home will be arranged at no extra cost. Our ATOL number is 11806
We're ABTA registered
As proud ABTA members we deliver the highest standards when it comes to our holidays. So if you book with us you’re guaranteed the best service. Our ABTA number is P8283, Y6720.

The currency of Zanzibar is the Tanzanian Shilling (TZS). It’s a closed currency, so you can’t exchange your money before you arrive in Tanzania.

Bank notes come in denominations of 500, 1,000, 2,000, 5,000 and 10,000. Coin values are 50, 100, 200 and 500. Local ATMs can have high withdrawal fees for foreign bank cards, even if your own bank doesn’t charge you for withdrawing overseas.

You may find it useful to bring some US dollars with you, especially if you’re getting a visa on arrival, as they are accepted alongside the local currency in many tourist areas.

Pick your cash up from your local branch or get home delivery