Zanzibar

Introduction

Stone Town

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Zanzibar is the collective name for two Islands in the Indian Ocean: Unguja (the main island) and Pemba Island. The capital of Zanzibar, located on the island of Unguja, is Zanzibar City. The city's old quarter, known as Stone Town, is a World Heritage Site.

See and Do

For excellent views of the setting sun, check out either at The Africa House hotel's top deck or Mercury’s restaurant.

Zanzibar is famous for growing spices, especially cloves. Travellers can take tours of a spice farm. The farmer takes you around and shows you various plants and their fruits.

Stone Town, the old quarter of Zanzibar City, is a world heritage site. The streets are crooked and narrow, and most of them can’t accommodate cars.

Kendwa, on the north coast, is a quiet and beautiful beach town. The beaches are white sand. The Indian Ocean water is blue, calm and perfect for swimming.

Eat, Sleep and Drink

Cuisine

On the Indian Ocean, Zanzibar has some excellent seafood.