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Zanzibar

Zanzibar City, Zanzibar Urban/West, Tanzania · Tanzania

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Destination guide

About Zanzibar

Zanzibar is a Tanzanian semi-autonomous region off the coast of East Africa. It is located in the Indian Ocean, and consists of many small islands and two large ones: Unguja Island and Pemba Island. The capital is Zanzibar City, located on the island of Unguja. Its historic centre, Stone Town, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Best time
May - Oct
Language
English
Currency
USD
Timezone
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Population
709,809

Local guide

Things to do

Experiences and activities travelers enjoy around the destination.

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  • uwanja wa farasiLeisure · uwanja wa farasi, Karume Road, 71109 Mikunguni, Zanzibar Urban/West, Tanzania
  • BajaLeisure · Baja, Karume Road, 71109 Mikunguni, Zanzibar Urban/West, Tanzania
  • Kariakoo Amusement ParkPark · Kariakoo Amusement Park, Karume Road, 71102 Muembeshauri, Zanzibar Urban/West, Tanzania
  • MatrarumbetaLeisure · Matrarumbeta, Karume Road, 71109 Mikunguni, Zanzibar Urban/West, Tanzania
  • uwanja wa kibanda maitiLeisure · uwanja wa kibanda maiti, Karume Road, 71109 Mikunguni, Zanzibar Urban/West, Tanzania

Sightseeing

Top attractions

Landmarks and sights travelers visit around the destination.

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  • Spinning CoasterSightseeing · Spinning Coaster, Felix Moumi Road, 71102 Kwaalinatu, Zanzibar Urban/West, Tanzania
  • Mapinduzi SquarePark · Mapinduzi Square, Muembeshauri, Zanzibar Urban/West, Tanzania
  • sonaraSightseeing · sonara, Felix Moumi Road, 71103 Makadara, Zanzibar Urban/West, Tanzania
  • Livingstone HouseMuseum · Livingstone House, Malawi Road, 71103 Gulioni, Zanzibar Urban/West, Tanzania
  • amaniScenic View · amani, Chumbuni Road, 71117 Zanzibar City, Zanzibar Urban/West, Tanzania

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FAQs about Zanzibar

May - Oct

Location

Zanzibar City, Zanzibar Urban/West, Tanzania

Zanzibar City, Zanzibar Urban/West, Tanzania

6.1659° S, 39.2026° E

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Photos of Zanzibar

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A white sand beach with palm trees and a wooden pier in Zanzibar, Tanzania
Photo by Humphrey M
rocky beach with white cottages under clear blue sky
Photo by Med J
A hut on a small island in the middle of the ocean
Photo by Yikai Sun
a group of people walking around a market
Photo by Aron Marinelli
man in black shirt sitting on white and brown sail boat on sea shore during daytime
Photo by Crispin Jones
silhouette of sailboat
Photo by Humphrey M
person sitting under coconut tree
Photo by Aleksandra Yartseva
a group of boats floating on top of a body of water
Photo by Tasneem Abdullah

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