In Tanzania, and especially Zanzibar, guests will be mixing with Muslims and local faiths that do not look favourably on people wearing skimpy clothing. Young women and girls who wear skirts above the knee, skimpy tops and/or tops which expose their shoulders are considered by Tanzanian men to be ‘easy’. Young women and girls wearing such clothing often experience a lot of unwelcome attention as a result.

Clothing needs to be light given the high temperature, and modest. Men will find that they are far more easily accepted if they wear long trousers and a shirt or t-shirt, rather than shorts and vest.

‘Normal’ swimming gear and shorts are acceptable on the beach, although topless sunbathing is not allowed.