Stone Town

A seductive maze of alleys that has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where getting lost is a fun punishment and where you can discover the true face of one of the most well-known tourist destinations in the African Indian Ocean.

Zanzibar’s capital, the epicenter of a paradise that saw glory days trading ivory and spices, and which, under Omani rule, became Africa’s largest slave trade center in the 19th century. Stone Town is a lively city where life moves at its own pace.

Jozani Forest

The red colobus monkey, a critically endangered species, lives in the Jozani forest, which is the only location on the planet where it can be found. Seeing this unusual primate in its natural setting is justification enough to visit Zanzibar’s only national park. It’s the only remaining patch of tropical forest on the island, and it’s a pleasant change of pace from the island’s idyllic beaches.

There was a time when the entire island was covered in a large tropical blanket, but due to deforestation, which was primarily based on converting the land into agricultural fields. Despite this, the Jozani forest’s biodiversity is fascinating, and it is now one of the most popular excursions.

Old Slave Market

Do not leave Stone Town without first visiting its old slave market; Zanzibar was once the world’s slave city, and the past is both surprising and difficult to comprehend.
Hundreds of thousands of Africans were forcefully removed from their homes and shipped to America’s plantations, where they were sold in inhumane conditions.

The pit and the Slave Market Memorial are both located near the site where enslaved people were carried and sold. Clara Sornas of Scandinavia created this memorial in 1998.

Prison Island

A giant sea tortoise sanctuary, originally a gift from the Seychelles, is situated on one side of Prison Island. The former prison ruins are a 5-minute walk across the island.

The Rock Restaurant

This restaurant, about an hour from Stone Town, is one of the most popular and unique in the world. Its location is unmistakable: it’s on a slice of old coral reef that’s been isolated in the middle of the beach.