Location: Zanzibar City
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The 10 Best Things to do 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.
Restaurants in Zanzibar City
1. Azam Watersports & Marina
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Making Life Fun... Since our founding in 2018, Azam Watersports & Marina has been striving to become the top watersports & marina in East & Central Africa. We offer guests of all ages the chance to enjoy our variety of entertainment services in a safe and fun-filled environment. Your satisfaction is our ultimate priority, and our goal is to make sure that you have the best time during your visit.
2. Old Slave Market/Anglican Cathedral
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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.
3. Nakupenda Beach
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4.5 based on 1,222 reviews
Reviewed By junglexd - Czech Republic, null
Lovely beach,bright white sand with good people to interact with, booked our tour very early to avoid the crowd with bably and star Delicious sea food ,nice sandbank and very long to take a walk Whatsaap +255624097961
4. Dr Bulugu Gallery
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4.5 based on 15 reviews
Art Gallery with a wide range of paintings from local artists. Welcome for quality paintings for affordable prices. Hakuna matata. We also sell online. We accept cards.
Reviewed By 377colettev - Johannesburg, South Africa
Incredible hand paintings for really affordable prices and you can negotiate. Beautiful art and a wonderful gift for someone or to remeber Zanzibar.
5. Hurumzi Mini Market
6. Jambo Spice Farm
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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!!!
7. Prison Island - Changuu Private Island
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4.0 based on 4,028 reviews
Reviewed By MabulaArt
If you're staying at Stone Town this tour is one of the best to visit, Apart from watching and feed Giant tortoise I had a great experience with Snorkeling near Prison Island Our tour guide was very helpful and the Programm was well organized by Astaz Tours Company, i definitely recommend this tour
8. Coastal Fast Ferries
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4.0 based on 48 reviews
Coastal Fast Ferries are operating boats between the islands of Zanzibar, Pemba and mainland Tanzania. There are fleet of 5 vessels - 3 catamarans, and 1 RIB Passengers speed boat. The speedboats are popular among local people and foreign tourists visiting Tanzania. As international tourists discover the magnificent destination of Tanzania, Coastal Fast Ferries are moving with the times to provide them with swift and comfortable ferry services. The Tanzanian companies are pursuing a vigorous policy of modernizing and maintaining its fleet in line with fast-moving developments in the world of water transport. Coastal Fast Ferries boast a fleet of 8 vessels with a spread range from 25 knots up to 58 knots allowing passengers to be in Zanzibar from Dar es Salaam within 40 minutes. We believe in servicing our customers with the best options and convenience available, beginning from Royal, VIP to economy class, we are driven by our customer satisfaction. With the capability to carry minimum and maximum (around 500 passengers), we facilitate our services at all times. Please feel free to view our vessels - interiors, exteriors and comforts.
Reviewed By Msafiri1961 - Nashville, United States
These ferries are fast, comfortable and reliable. The service is also good. Get the VIP tickets - they are worth it and yo will enjoy the ride. We took an early 7 am ferry, spent the day in the Old Stone Town and returned with the 4:30 pm ferry back to Dar es Salaam. Was a great day tour!
9. Stone Town
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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.
