Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport

One of the main airports in the area. Check our "how to arrive" section for more information.

This church in Stone Town is a meaningful stop for travelers exploring Zanzibar’s history. Built on the site of the former slave market, it features elegant Gothic architecture and powerful memorials, offering a moving insight into the island’s past.

Located on the site of East Africa’s former slave market, this powerful museum invites visitors to learn about Zanzibar’s role in the slave trade. Explore preserved chambers, moving exhibits, and the Anglican Cathedral while gaining deep insight into a defining chapter of history.

A UNESCO listed historic quarter, Stone Town invites visitors to wander narrow alleys, admire carved wooden doors, explore markets and museums, savor Swahili cuisine, and discover centuries of Arab, African, and European cultural influences by the sea.

Prison Island, or Changuu Island, is a popular day trip from Stone Town. Famous for giant Aldabra tortoises, turquoise waters, and historic ruins, it offers snorkeling, white-sand beaches, and a glimpse into the island’s fascinating past.

Stone Town Spice Market invites visitors to explore fragrant stalls filled with cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Discover local flavors, learn about spice traditions, sample fresh produce, and experience Zanzibar’s trading heritage up close.

A striking white-sand sandbank just off Stone Town that shifts with the tides. Set in crystal-clear turquoise waters, it’s perfect for swimming, snorkeling, sunbathing, and relaxed seafood picnics, making it a top Zanzibar day trip.

Surrounded by lush greenery outside Stone Town, Jambo Spice Farm invites visitors to see, smell, and taste fresh spices. Learn how cloves, vanilla, and nutmeg grow, sample tropical fruits, and discover Zanzibar’s rich spice heritage.

Cheetah’s Rock invites visitors to learn about wildlife conservation up close. Discover rescued animals, hear their stories, interact responsibly, and gain insight into protection efforts in a safe, educational setting.

Home to Zanzibar’s famous red colobus monkeys, Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park invites visitors to walk forest trails, spot rare wildlife, explore mangrove boardwalks, and learn about conservation while discovering the island’s largest protected natural area.

Paje Beach invites visitors to walk endless white sands, swim in shallow turquoise waters, watch kite surfers glide by, enjoy laid back beach cafés, and discover the island’s relaxed coastal rhythm.

Along Zanzibar’s northern coast, Nungwi Beach invites visitors to relax on powder white sands, swim in clear turquoise waters, watch traditional dhow boats, enjoy beachfront dining, and experience some of the island’s most beautiful sunsets.