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Zanzibar
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What to see in Zanzibar
Anglican Cathedral and Slave Market
The colossal Anglican Cathedral in Stone Town is located on the grounds of the islands largest slave market, which closed…
Central Market
A vibrant array of colours and spicy scents lure visitors to the animated Central Market in Stone Town. Opened in 1904…
House of Wonders (Beit el-Ajaib)
The first building in Zanzibar to have electricity and the first building in East Africa to have an elevator, Beit el-Ajaib…
Jozani Chwaka Bay Conservation Area
The largest conservation area in Zanzibar and the only remaining natural mangrove forest on the island, the Jozani Chwaka…
Mafia Island
Mafia Island, along with Pemba and Zanzibar, form the famous Spice Islands off the coast of Tanzania. While the name…
Mangapwani Caves
After the abolition of slavery in 1897, the industry literally went underground and the Mangapwani Caves stand testament…
Maruhubi and Mtoni Palace Ruins
If you are looking for a place to escape the bustle of Stone Town for a few hours, head north to the peaceful Maruhubi…
National Museum (Peace Memorial Museum)
Home to a wealth of Zanzibar's memorabilia, the National Museum is a great place to discover the intriguing history and…
Northern Beaches
There are many superb white beaches, warm waters and picturesque villages around Zanzibar ideal for those wanting to…
Nungwi
By day a sleepy hamlet on the north coast of Zanzibar, tourists in Nungwi are mostly there to sunbathe, swim, indulge…
Old Dispensary (Aga Khan Cultural Centre)
An architectural symbol of the mixed bag of cultures evident in Zanzibar's history, the elaborate Old Dispensary was…
Old Fort
Built at the turn of the 17th century on the remains of a Portuguese church and crumbling Arab garrison, the burly Old…
Palace Museum
Illuminating the lifestyle of the Sultan legacy in Zanzibar, the Palace Museum, (originally called the Sultan's Palace),…
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