Tourism Zanzibar

Semi-autonomous region of Tanzania, Zanzibar is an archipelago located on the Indian Ocean, 25-50 km off the coast of the continent which is composed of several small islands and two large islands, namely: Pemba Island  and Unguja Island or Zanzibar Island (the main island) which is home to Zanzibar City's capital and East Africa's largest marketplace "Stone Town" which is a UNESCO tourist site.

In addition to the ancient Portuguese forts and the old Arab castles, Zanzibar is also known for its magnificent palm-fringed palm-trees, which give them an exotic atmosphere.

The archipelago of Zanzibar has many assets that raise it to the top of the tourist destination in Africa, it arbiter a population of about 1,304,000 inhabitants mostly Muslim who are warm and very hospitable.

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Top attractions and sights in Zanzibar

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Top restaurants in Zanzibar

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Tours & Things to do in Zanzibar

Travel budget in Zanzibar

Indicative price ranges to help plan your stay
Budget
Accommodation / nightup to 44,004 USD
Mealsup to 32 USD
Standard
Accommodation / night44,004 - 77,990 USD
Meals32 - 146 USD
Premium
Accommodation / nightfrom 77,990 USD
Mealsfrom 146 USD

Frequently asked questions

Recommended accommodations in Zanzibar include:

  • Zanzibar Hotel
  • Asmini Palace Hotel
  • Le loop beach resort
  • Sea Crest Hotel

Recommended restaurants in Zanzibar include:

  • Alibis Well
  • Al Jabry Restaurant
  • Al Johari
  • Amore Mio
  • Archipelago waterfront

Recommended activities in Zanzibar include:

  • 5 Days Zanzibar Holiday
  • Kizimkazi dolphin tours
  • Sports nautiques à Zanzibar
  • Full day : nyange sand bank
  • A taste of zanzibar - 6 days

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