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Zanzibar Island

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Experience the bustling Zanzibar Island, the financial and economical metropolis of the Zanzibar Archipelago. Most tours of Zanzibar Island start in Zanzibar Town, where centuries of history are on display in Persian bathhouses, street coffee vendors, and the world's last open slave market in Stone Town, the historical center. Beyond that, attractions on Zanzibar Island include numerous archaeological sites dotted across the area. Zanzibar Island is in Zanzibar Archipelago. Add Zanzibar Island and other Tanzania destinations to your travel plans using our Tanzania itinerary maker app .
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Top Zanzibar Island tours
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Places to visit in Zanzibar Island

Zanzibar City BEST FOR: Nature, Historic Sites, Parks
Nungwi BEST FOR: Beaches, Wildlife, Parks
Paje BEST FOR: Beaches, Adventure, Wildlife
Kiwengwa BEST FOR: Wildlife, Beaches, Nature
Kendwa BEST FOR: Beaches, Wildlife, Shopping
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Popular things to do in Zanzibar Island

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Cheetah's Rock
4.8
Duration: 4​h
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Prison Island - Changuu Private Island
Stone Town
3.8
Duration: 2​h
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Nungwi Beach
Nungwi
4.4
Duration: 4​h
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Scuba & Snorkeling
Nungwi
4.5
Duration: 3​h

Kid-friendly things to do in Zanzibar Island

Nakupenda Beach
Stone Town
4.7
Duration: 3​h
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Paje Beach
Paje
4.4
Duration: 3​h
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Kendwa Beach
Kendwa
4.6
Duration: 4​h
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Jambiani Beach
Jambiani
4.6
Duration: 3​h

Historic Sites in Zanzibar Island

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The Old Fort (Ngome Kongwe)
Stone Town
2.3
Duration: 3​h
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Hamamni Persian Baths
Stone Town
2.7
Duration: 3​h
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Old Slave Market/Anglican Cathedral
Stone Town
4.5
Duration: 30​min
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Stone Town
Zanzibar City
3.2
Duration: 3​h

Wildlife in Zanzibar Island

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Scuba & Snorkeling
Kiwengwa
4.1
Duration: 4​h
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Scuba & Snorkeling
Paje
4.5
Duration: 3​h 30​min
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Scuba & Snorkeling
Matemwe
4.3
Duration: 4​h
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Fishing Charters & Tours
Zanzibar City
5.0
Duration: 4​h

Hidden gems in Zanzibar Island

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Aromas of Zanzibar
Zanzibar City
5.0
Duration: 1​h 30​min
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Matemwe Beach
Matemwe
4.1
Duration: 3​h
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Uroa Bay
Uroa
4.0
Duration: 3​h
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Tangawizi Spice Farm
Stone Town
4.5
Duration: 1​h 30​min

Shopping in Zanzibar Island

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Fahari Zanzibar
4.9
Duration: 3​h
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The Coins Shop
Stone Town
4.8
Duration: 3​h
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Surti & Sons
4.8
Duration: 3​h
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Darajani Bazaar
Stone Town
3.2
Duration: 3​h

Featured attractions

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Dreams Diving Center
Nungwi
5.0
Duration: 3​h
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Forodhani Park
Stone Town
3.0
Duration: 1​h
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Jozani Forest
3.8
Duration: 3​h
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House of Wonders (Beit-el-Ajaib)
Stone Town
1.9
Duration: 3​h
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