Island, Zoo, Sandy beach, For kids

A trip to the island, also known as Changuu, is a popular and enjoyable way to get away from the hustle and bustle of Stone Town. There's a beautiful beach, good snorkelling conditions, remnants of 19th century buildings and a colony of giant tortoises (changuu), after which the island got its Swahili name. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Stone Town" https://www.booking.com/city/tz/stone-town.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-zanzibar-prison] The…

National Park

Jozani-Chwaka Bay National Park is the largest remnant of the original forest that once covered most of the island of Zanzibar. The forest is home to a number of endemic animals that were once common throughout the island: the diademed cat, the suni antelope and nowadays the park's biggest attraction, the red guereza. In addition to the forest, the park has several interconnected habitats: swamps, evergreen scrub, mangroves and grassy plains. …

Sandy beach, Cave

At the southern end of the island, 53 kilometres from Stone Town, is the pretty fishing village of Kizimkazi, famous among tourists for its dolphin watching trips. The village actually comprises two sites: Kizimkazi Dimbani, where you'll find the oldest standing mosque in East Africa and where most people go dolphin snorkelling, and Kizimkazi Mkunguni, where you can see several baobab trees, the oldest and largest of which are said to have been…

Island

Near the coast between Matemwe and Nungwi is Mnemba Atoll, a shallow coral reef with a tiny heart-shaped island on the western edge. Contrary to Zanzibar's laws that prohibit private ownership of beaches, you can't visit the islet unless you're a guest of an expensive resort &Beyond Mnemba Island. [btn "View the best beach hotels in Zanzibar" https://www.booking.com/beach/region/tz/zanzibar.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-zanzibar-mnemba] …

Island, Lighthouse

Chumbe Coral Island was the first marine protected area in Tanzania and contains one of the richest and best preserved coral gardens in the world. The island's name aptly sums up the understanding of the rich ecosystem as a living entity - it means being or creature. The coral growth on the shallow reef is among the densest in East Africa and the diversity of marine life in this area is fascinating. [btn "Find out trip prices at getyourguide…

Cave, Sandy beach

About 25 kilometres north of Stone Town is the village of Mangapwani with a beautiful clean beach and several caves. The name of the village means "Arabian Coast" and probably refers to one of the caves, which is actually a man-made cavern that was used to hide slaves after the trade with Oman was outlawed in 1845. [btn "View the best beach hotels in Zanzibar" https://www.booking.com/beach/region/tz/zanzibar.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-zanzibar…

Sandy beach, Island, For kids

Nakupenda is a sand dune in the middle of the sea and a temporary island. During high tide, most of it disappears under the sea, while at low tide Nakupenda Sandbank is a spacious sandy beach. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Stone Town" https://www.booking.com/city/tz/stone-town.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-zanzibar-nakupenda] When is low tide? Because Nakupneda Sandbank cannot be reached individually, you don't need to find out the tide times. …

Garden

Apart from its white beaches, Zanzibar is also famous for growing spices, fruits and vegetables. The island has a huge number of spice farms. I visited the small local Issa Spice Farm in the north of the island between Matemwe and Nungwi. In the chapter What to do in Zanzibar we have a list of all the spice farms that allow tours for tourists. [btn "View the best beach hotels in Zanzibar" https://www.booking.com/beach/region/tz/zanzibar.en…

Sandy beach, Cliff, The Cove

Zanzibar is famous for its endless beaches that stretch for tens of kilometres along the coast. But even here you will find secret romantic beaches hidden among photogenic cliffs. Head to the very south of Zanzibar to discover the bustling but beautiful Mtende Beach. [btn "View the best beach hotels in Zanzibar" https://www.booking.com/beach/region/tz/zanzibar.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-zanzibar-mtende] Why visit Mtende Beach? The beach and…

Cave

Kuza Cave is one of the most famous cultural and natural attractions in Zanzibar. And yet, chances are you'll be all alone! Kuza Cave is only about 1 km from Jambiani resort and the main attraction is swimming in the natural underground river that forms a small lake at the bottom of the cave. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Zanzibar" https://www.booking.com/region/tz/zanzibar.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-zanzibar-kuza] There are other similar…