Location: Zanzibar City
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The 10 Best Sights & Landmarks in Zanzibar City, Zanzibar Archipelago
Zanzibar City (or Zanzibar Town, often simply referred to as Zanzibar; Swahili: Jiji la Zanzibar; Arabic: مدينة زنجبار) is the capital and largest city of Zanzibar, in Tanzania. It is located on the west coast of Unguja, the main island of the Zanzibar Archipelago, roughly due north of Dar es Salaam across the Zanzibar Channel. It also serves as the capital of the Zanzibar Urban/West Region, and qualifies as a district, formally known as Zanzibar Urban District. In 2002 its population was 205,870.
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1. Old Slave Market/Anglican Cathedral
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 651 reviews
The Heritage Centre therefore among other things aims at promoting tolerance, reconciliation and an inclusive society, bridging social and ethnic divides by telling the story of this dark chapter in the region’s history in an open and factual way. The creation of the Heritage Centre, and making it accessible to school children, who are the country’s future leaders, is also aimed to promote interfaith and inter-communal dialogue and understanding. Furthermore The Site is an important tourist destination, and by improving visitors’ facilities at the site and making it more informative and stimulating, the tourism industry as a whole will benefit, creating jobs and wealth, and helping to reduce poverty. The Heritage Centre among other things is also benefiting many people as it is a great opportunity to promote interfaith relations in Zanzibar.
Reviewed By A-AlMehairbi - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
though the tour was very interesting and good to know about the history and how ppl were treated, it was heart breaking to hear the stories and their suffering. going to the room they were trapped in to see its condition and relive it.
2. Tangawizi Spice Farm
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4.5 based on 283 reviews
CAUTION : Dear Visitors, Tangawizi Spice Farm has been sorrounded by other Spice Farms. In order to fullfill your dreams to reach Tangawizi Spice farm, our entrance has a big road sign. Our vehicle parking area also has Tangawizi sign which is located near our Spice Shop. All visitors must make sure you are received in our office before starting any tour. We only have one entrance at Tangawizi Spice Farm which is displayed on the profile photo. Do not use any other entrance. Tangawizi Spice farm is a leading tourist attraction demonstration spice farm in Zanzibar where it grows a wide range of spices. We provide the following services: 1. Spice Tour in different languages. 2. Spice Meals. 3. Henna Painting. 4. Selling Spices.
3. Jambo Spice Farm
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 38 reviews
Welcome to a Jambo Spice Farm in Zanzibar to experience different kind of spice available within the island also you can book to get a well prepared spiced lunch and lesson to cook local food
Reviewed By Bidule005 - France, null
We visited the Jambo spice farm. The staff is very friendly. We visited the spice beautiful plantation with an English speaking guide, who had high level of knowledge, regarding spice cultures. This was a very interesting visit, allowing us to see: - the star of the spices in Zanzibar: the cloves - other spices, e.g.: nutmeg, cardamom, cinnamon, various species of pepper, ginger, cumin… During the visit, we could smell the leaves, the fruits and/or the roots of these spices! Moreover, the guide explained us the culinary and medicinal properties of these spices. A must in Zanzibar island, that is famous all over the word for spices!!!
4. Shabuta Spice Farm
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4.5 based on 21 reviews
Shabuta Spice Farm is one amongst the largest and fertile farms in the Urban/West region of Zanzibar which grows tropical fruits, crops and spices. The farm is peculiar due to it's long history which is dated back from the colonial era, way before the Zanzibar Revolution. Some of our services are: Spice Tour, Village Tour, Fruits Taste, Traditional Dishes (upon requests), Coconut Tree Climbing.
Reviewed By iamnotroma
Smart and funny guide, rocky Mr. Butterfly who can climb on a palm, a lot of cool plants. I really liked it.
5. Kizimkazi Mosque
6. Malindi Mosque
7. Old Dispensary
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4.0 based on 80 reviews
Reviewed By InTheMomentManhattan - New York City, United States
The Old Dispensary is quite an architectural wonder. It is not a building soon forgotten. very exotic; very Zanzibar
8. Christ Church Cathedral
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4.0 based on 201 reviews
Reviewed By logarmihec - Cape Town, South Africa
Christ Church Cathedral was a part of our half day tour of Stone City. It's very important to recognise and maintain the history and this Anglican Cathedral is a great example of the dark past of the Zanzibar. This Cathedral is a part of Zanzibar's history and culture as well and that's why it is a must do things to visit in Zanzibar. Next to to the Cathedral is a monument to the slaves. It's also a great example of a slave market.
9. Stone Town
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 761 reviews
Reviewed By miq-zmm - Stupava, Slovakia
enjoyable walks on dusty narrow streets of this historical town - a rare opportunity in this part of africa. allow yourself at least a day to get under the skin of this colonial gem.
10. Big Body With Tatata Spice Farm
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4.0 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By kimberlys344
We had a beautiful guided tour from Mustaphas Place to Big Body with Tatata Spice farm on our way back to stone town. A very relaxed setting, very beautiful and peaceful, was great to learn so much about the different spices, our guides assistants were amazing, climbing coconut trees for us to drink, picking leaves and roots for us to smell and eat... Even making us some necklace bracelet bow tie and crowns from the palm leaves. They show you tongue relaxed spice farm shop it is very latest back and you don't feel obliged or forced to purchase but if you do all proceeds go to the farm workers. At the end we were sat down and treated to some delicious fruit some coffee and some tea. Really nice experience I think everyone should try.
