SPICE TOUR Zanzibar is often referred to as “Spice Island” for its centuries of Clove, Nutmeg, Vanilla, and Cinnamon production and is in of the top 5 things to do in Zanzibar. The spices Tours depart from stone town to a large spice farm to see, touch, and taste the many flavors of Zanzibar. It […]
PRISON ISLANDThis is iconic Island or Changuu to be technical. It is built in the late 1800s, this prison was supposed to serve as an island for slaves, violent prisoners, and quarantined (old colonial hospital). The main joy of visiting Prison Island is seeing the nearby Aldabra Giant Tortoise sanctuary is a major Tourist lure
NAKUPENDA BEACH Nakupenda means I LOVE YOU; a sandy islet in the middle of the ocean, Nakupenda beach is a pristine beach that will make you feel as though you’re on the set of cast away. It is an amazing sand bank located just off stone town. It is a lovely place to relax the
FORODHANI GARDENS This is a huge food market in the park in stone town that ends at 11 pm. There is an amazing array of Swahili/Arab based culinary delights. Out of a few dollars you can eat your heart from the famous Zanzibar pizza to meat kababs, local fish, coconut bread, grilled cassava, roasted corn,
PALACE MUSEUM Here is where you can learn about Zanzibar’s Sultans and interesting history about the Island. It is good to head here earlier on during your time to stone town to grasp the Heritage of the Island and its wealth of different influences. The palace was built in the late 19th century to serve as
THE OLD FORT; “Ngome Kongwe” in Swahili, adjacent to the House of Wonders, currently is a cultural centre with shops, galleries and curio market, also a small arena where live dance and music shows are held daily. The old fort is an impressive if not crumbling structure along Stone Town’s promenade. Stepping inside is free;
This is one of the most prominent and magnificent structures in Zanzibar, it is the tallest building in stone town and a main point of interest. It was built around 1883 as the ceremonial palace for the ruling sultan, Sultan Baraghash. It is the first building in east Africa to have electricity and an electric
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Every afternoon fish auction takes place here, a trip to the fish aisle in Darajani markets is a great local experience that always attracts plenty of action. If you are not so up to the busyness of the fish auction then the market itself is also one of the best things to do in stone
Stone town also known as Mji Mkongwe (the old Town) is a Heart and Soul of Zanzibar. Spending a day at one of Zanzibar’s finest architectural landmarks is an ideal plan to start your tour exploring this wonderful city; you wouldn’t help but fall in love. The view on streets is decorated by its famed
