Best Things To Do In Zanzibar

Find spices and exquisite artifacts at Zanzibar’s famed bazaars, bargaining to your heart’s content!

Amble along the historic alleyways, passing by latticed balconies and carved doorways from another era! The Old Fort facing the waterfront, was built by the Arabs in the 17th century when they took the island from the Portuguese. Nearby, the Beit el-Sahel or Sultan Palace Museum was reconstructed from the ruins of Sultan Seyyid Said’s 19th century royal residence and houses many articles used by the royal family. You can also visit the East Africa’s first Anglican Cathedral and the formal Forodhani Gardens. Find spices and exquisite artifacts at Zanzibar’s famed bazaars, bargaining to your heart’s content!

Here, culture meets history, as you experience the heritage of Zanzibar as a bustling trading hub through its vibrant, delicious cuisine.

After sunset, the quiet streets at the heart of Stone Town transform into a culinary playground! Chefs set up countless rows of food tables as hundreds of people stream to sample the fare. Expect tables are laden with Zanzibari pizza, huge falafels, sugar cane juice, enormous samosas, coconut bread, fresh seafood skewers and crepes laden with chocolate syrup. Join in the activities, sampling various mouth watering delicacies. Some of the chefs will gladly share inspiring stories behind the creative cuisine. Here, culture meets history, as you experience the heritage of Zanzibar as a bustling trading hub through its vibrant, delicious cuisine.

Let your hair down as you relish refreshing sundowners and delicious homemade snacks on the relaxing cruise ride.

Take dhow boat cruise at sunset, watching the old city float by from your ocean vantage. Gradually, Zanzibar and its historic waterfront recede into a distance, leaving the clamor and bustle of Stone Town behind. Witness the golden rays of the setting sun catch the impossibly blue sea and paint a riot of soft shades and blazing colors across the horizon. Let your hair down as you relish refreshing sundowners and delicious homemade snacks on the relaxing cruise ride.

This is where you’ll meet the endangered Red Colobus Monkey, as its the only natural habitat in the world for the species.

Explore the native forests of Zanzibar Island – Jozani Forest, set in the south of Chwaka Bay. This is where you’ll meet the endangered Red Colobus Monkey, as its the only natural habitat in the world for the species. If you’re an enthusiastic birder, you’ll be amazed by the sheer number of feathered friends at Jozani. Set out on the nature trail and you will see a host of other animals, including other species of monkeys, bushbabies and duikers. There is also a charming boardwalk through the creek side mangrove swamps by the Bay.

Meet the community and learn about their culture and traditions, observing their style of clothes and discussing life on the Spice Islands.

Set on the northern tip of the island, Nungwi is a bustling village of local Zanzibaris complete with traditional homes, schools, playgrounds and bazaars. Meet the community and learn about their culture and traditions, observing their style of clothes and discussing life on the Spice Islands. As you walk down the lanes, sample delicious tidbits and fresh juice straight from a coconut! You could also visit a beach nearby where traditional dhow boats are built, or a turtle sanctuary near the village.