Zanzibar
Top Places to Visit
Kendwa Beach
Kendwa Beach on the North Western coast is beautiful. Here you can swim during low and high tide, which is not always possible on the East side of the island. ... more
East Beaches
The East Beaches are popular among travellers. The sand is brilliant white, and the warm waters of the Indian Ocean are a deep teal. Here, you can:
Jozani Forest
The Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park is a 50 km² national park of Tanzania located on the island of Zanzibar. It is the only national park in Zanzibar. Jozani ... more
The House Of Wonders
There are a number of historically important (and frankly, just plain beautiful) buildings in Stone Town, like The House of Wonders and The Arab Fort. It is ... more
Tippu Tip's House
Tippu Tip's House is a historical building in Stone Town, Zanzibar, located in Suicide Alley in the Shangani ward near the Africa House Hotel and Serena Inn, ... more
Prison Island
Prison Island also known as the Changuu Island lies about 30 minutes by boat from the Zanzibar Island. The prison thereon was never used to house prisoners. ... more
Top Places to Eat
Monsoon Restaurant
Monsoon Restaurant, just to the west of the Tunnel at the edge of the harbour and the southern corner of Forodhani Gardens.
Passing Show Restaurant
Passing Show Restaurant, next to the Malindi Police Station just outside the harbour. A place where they have very decent local food, like pilau, and all sorts ... more
Serena Hotel
Serena Hotel, Stone Town, has a very nice restaurant with live music almost everyday. Beautiful view of the ocean and excellent, although expensive, food.
Forodhani Gardens
Forodhani Gardens [7] is a nightly affair by the water. You can purchase 'Zanzibari pizza' or get all sorts of grilled seafood and meat for less than $1 per ... more
Amore Mio
Amore Mio, on Shangani Street, serves good Italian gelati ice cream, pizzas and pasta (~ $10-15 per person).
Top Shopping Places
Darajani Market (marikiti Kuu)
From early morning until late at night locals and visitors alike wander between merchants selling tree-ripened fruits, freshly caught fish, savory stews and ... more
Mitus Spice Tour
Malindi Rd
, Zanzibar
Phone: ☎ +255 652 581 439
Phone: ☎ +255 652 581 439
Mitus Spice Tour (Spice Tour), Malindi Rd, ☎ +255 652 581 439 (mituspicetour@yahoo.com). half day tour. 12$ per person.
Mwanakwerekwe Market
This traditional African market is one of the largest and busiest in all of Zanzibar. Local Tanzanians wander the streets as the sun rises—or hop aboard rusty ... more
Old Stone Town Market
Old Stone Town Market. Be carefull when buying in the Stone Town market. Be prepared to negotiate down to at most 40% of the initial quoted price for goods (e.g... more
Top Places for Nightlife
Taarab Square
Taarab Square At the Botanic Country Resort, Tunguu Central Region offers reasonably priced spirits and drinks compared to most of the bars on the island. Live ... more
Various Beach Bars
Various Beach Bars On the beaches you will find beach bars who will supply you with good local beer and cocktails. You must try a Dawa-cocktail!
Africa House
Africa House Ice cold beer and a huge balcony that overlooks the ocean - great at sunset.
Top Activity Places
Zanzibar Butterfly Centre
Zanzibar Butterfly Centre, (Located near to Jozani National Park), [3]. 09:00-17:00. The Zanzibar Butterfly Centre is a community development project and ... more
Elefant Tours
Elefant Tours (GRODT TOURS & Experiences), ☎ +27 21 852 6628, [4]. Elefant Tours is a member of Adventure Travel Trade Association and offers various overland ...
Zanzibar Food And Spices Tour
Breathe in Zanzibar's scents and spices on a 4-hour food and culture tour with a Swahili lunch, and learn to prepare a traditional cassava leaf sauce. Visit a ... more
Zanzibar Butterfly Centre
Pete village
, Zanzibar
Zanzibar Butterfly Centre, Pete village (1 km before Jozani Forest Park), [5]. 9am-5pm. The Zanzibar Butterfly Centre (ZBC) is a community and environmental ... more
Fahari Zanzibar
62 Kenyatta Road
, Zanzibar
Fahari Zanzibar, 62 Kenyatta Road (near Shanghani Post Office), [6]. Fahari Zanzibar is a Social Enterprise, registered as an NGO, making high quality bags, ... more
Forodhani Gardens
Visit Forodhani Gardens If you are not scared of local food, then this place is definitely worth a visit. It is possibly the cheapest food you will find on the ... more
