Tanzania attraction

Zanzibar

Stone Town, spice history, and the beach half of the trip.

About this place

Zanzibar is an archipelago off the Tanzanian coast with a history as a Swahili, Omani and colonial trading centre, and it held one of the last open slave markets in the world. Stone Town, its old quarter, is a UNESCO World Heritage site of carved doors and narrow lanes. Most visitors come for the beaches on the east and north coasts, which is a fine way to end a safari and a poor way to see the island.

What to do

Stone Town walking tour, including the former slave market site and the Anglican cathedral

Spice farm visit

Dhow sunset sail

Diving and snorkelling at Mnemba atoll

Jozani forest for red colobus monkeys

Practical information

The east coast has dramatic tides and at low water you may not be able to swim from the beach, so choose your coast by what you actually want to do. Ramadan changes opening hours and the atmosphere in Stone Town considerably. Dress modestly away from the resorts.

Combine with

Serengeti and Ngorongoro

the southern parks

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15 Days / 14 Nights Best of Tanzania Grand Circuit

15 Days / 14 Nights. Arusha, Tarangire, Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti, Nyerere National Park, Ruaha or Zanzibar.

  • Accommodation as per tier
  • meals as stated per leg
  • all guided activities listed
★ 0.0 15 Days / 14 Nights
$6450.00
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Zanzibar Stone Town & Beach Short Break

4 Days / 3 Nights. Stone Town, Zanzibar spice farms, Jozani Forest, north or east coast beaches.

  • Accommodation as per tier on the stated board basis
  • airport and hotel transfers
  • one guided excursion as listed
★ 0.0 4 Days / 3 Nights
$3000.00

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