Forodhani is the most popular location in Stone Town and lies between the harbour and the Old Fort.

Forodhani's main tourist attraction is undoubtedly the seafront promenade with its many souvenir stalls, historic cannons, many cafes and the large upmarket restaurant "Cape Town Fish Market".

Below the promenade you will also find small narrow sandy beaches, but it is mainly local children who swim there. The water here is very dirty due to the enormous number of boats moored there.

Tip: Find out all about ferries between the island and the mainland in the article How to get to Zanzibar

Historical cannons on the Forodhani promenade

Beach and restaurant at Forodhani promenade

Me on the Forodhani promenade

Old Fort

The best sunsets in town

The Forodhani promenade is especially popular in the evening, as it is from here that you can watch the most beautiful sunsets in Stone Town.

Beach at Forodhani promenade

Sunset from Forodhani promenade

Night market with street food

Forodhani comes most alive around 6:30pm, when impromptu street food stalls set up in the park every day until around 11pm.

You can taste grilled seafood, fish, various types of meat, pastries and sweets.

Of course, the sugar cane juice stands are popular.

But beware. Forodhani is the most touristy place in all of Stone Town, and the absolutely insane food prices match it - compared to regular stalls elsewhere in Stone Town, the prices here are 3-5 times higher.