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Aromas of Zanzibar is a forward thinking and progressive textile goods company featuring handmade products produced exclusively in Zanzibar. and offering custom-made clothing, accessories, homeware, personal belongings and travel bags from materials African homemade.

It is a water sports center and marina, offering guests of all ages the opportunity to enjoy a variety of recreational services in a safe and enjoyable environment . The place offers many water activities such as swimming and water skis, in addition to renting boats, water skis and kayaking, with the provision of a professional team of lifeguards and supervisors.

It is a white sandy beach on the southeastern coast of Zanzibar Island. It is one of the quietest areas of Zanzibar, and a popular choice for lovers of relaxation, peace and privacy. It has a lot of activities and excursions, such as sailboat trips, visiting the local Bwejuu village, coral safaris, snorkeling, and diving.

Changuu Island is a small island 5.6 km northwest of Stone Town, Unguja, Zanzibar, Tanzania. The island is around 800 m long and 230 m wide at its broadest point. The island saw use as a prison for rebellious slaves in 1860s and also functioned as a coral mine.

It is an exhibition to encourage Zanzibar arts to support social and environmental sustainability, where artworks by Zanzibar artists, handicrafts and souvenirs made by local artisans are presented with local recycled materials. The place offers you the opportunity to purchase one of these masterpieces. It also provides lessons for children on how to draw and make some masterpieces .

This cultural center is located on Mizangani Road in the Forodhani district of Stone Town on the waterfront. The old decaying building is now used by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture to preserve the various arts and music, where music lessons are held, and admission is free.

This gallery has some unique pieces of art which you can only find over here. What makes it unique is that Dr. Bulugu has his own style of portraying life in Africa. Not only animals but also some amazing work of people.

It is a social reality game in which participants are brought into a room and must use different objects in the room to solve a series of puzzles and riddles, search for clues and decode codes and reveal the exit point in the room within 60 minutes.

The Forodhani Gardens is a small park in the historical city of Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania. The gardens are located along the main seawalk of Stone Town, just in front of the most famous buildings of Stone Town, i.e., the House of Wonders and the Old Fort.

The Forster Gallery Zanzibar maintains contact with artists all over the African continent. In the open studio, visitors can experience the creation of art. .It like a museum in some ways and. it give you an insight into where the art world is in Tanzania.

Fukuchani, aka the Fukuchani Ruins, is a National Monument with ruined houses which were restored by archaeologists and are now protected by a modern roof. They were erected in the 16th century by the Portuguese, most likely at the location of a Shirazi settlement.The abandoned settlement used a nearby cave as well for drinking water.

The Baths were built between 1870 and 1888 for sultan Barghash bin Said for use as public baths, and maintained this function until 1920. They are referred to as "Persian" because their construction was commissioned to Shirazi architects. The word "Hamamni" means "the place of the baths".

The House of Wonders or Palace of Wonders is a landmark building in Stone Town, Zanzibar. It is the largest and tallest building of Stone Town and occupies a prominent place facing the Forodhani Gardens on the old town's seafront in Mizingani Road. It is located between the Old Fort and the Palace Museum. The palace was built in 1883 for Barghash bin Said, second Sultan of Zanzibar.

Jambiani Beach on the southern shore of Unguja, is beautiful 7 km long beach with swaying palms. this beach has powdery white sand and hardly any rocks or sea-urchins. The barrier reef lies a few kilometres out, with a beautiful crystal turquoise lagoon in between. and is a favorite spot for picnics and beach football matches .

Kendwa Beach is characterized by pure white sand and transparent blue sea, the beach is characterized by its great length and cleanliness, and the water is clear and suitable for swimming, Kendwa Beach is not affected by any kind of tidal effects, so it is the ideal place to swimming all day long, also go surfing or even boating.

Kibweni Palace is located 6 kilometers from the city of Zanzibar in the village of Kibweni. The building is a mixture of Arabic and African architecture. It was built by the British in the early 20th century. Before the revolution, the building was used as one of the residences of the Sultan Caliph.The building has been very well preserved to our times and is of great architectural value. The palace is surrounded by a beautiful park.

The Kizimkazi Dimbani Mosque is a mosque Located in the town of Dimbani, Kusini District of Unguja South Region in Tanzania. It is situated on the southern tip of the island of Zanzibar in Tanzania and is one of the oldest Islamic buildings on the East African coast. According to a preserved kufic inscription, it was built in 1107.

Kombi Cave is an archaeological site located on the island of Unguja in Zanzibar, which was important in determining the lifestyles of ancient humans, as it was inhabited by humans for more than 4,000 years before 20,000 years from now. Historians and archaeologists have found human tools made of rocky stone, ceramics and limestone in this cave.

the Mangapwani Slave Chamber is situation is a location that is approximately 20 Kms North of Stone Town. Zanzibar Slave Chambers was structured around 1880 from the cave and linked with the seaside 2kms away. It was a significant travel point for the caught slaves to be offered to the rest of the world at the hour of the abolishment of slavery in 1873 especially in Arabs.

Maruhubi Palace is only 3.7km from Stone town.The palace is named after its former owner, an Arab from the Al-Marhuby tribe. Maruhubi Palace was built in 1881 by extravagant Sultan Barghash as pleasure house for his harem, the Palace was surrounded by an extensive wall enclosure with a garden planted with a great variety of mango trees imported by Sultan Barghash from India.

Surrounded by crystal waters and stunning coral reefs, Misali Island offers some of the best diving in East Africa, while snorkelling is spectacular and easily reached from the beach. Around the island, nesting turtles favour beaches on the western side, while on the northeast coast is Baobab Beach, with fine sand.

Mnemba Island is a small picturesque island located about 3 km from the northeastern coast of the largest island in the Zanzibar archipelago, Unguja. The island has become a prominent tourist destination, where visitors flock to enjoy the stunning scenery and clean waters. It is also a popular destination among divers, as the area contains a variety of colorful coral reefs.

Natural History Museum was opened in 1930, is an Annex of Beit elAman Museum. It keeps flora and fauna collections to educate local communities on hygiene to get rid of attack from malaria, small pox and other communicative disease. The collection consists of birds, fish, reptiles, mammals available in Zanzibar and from outside.

It is a small shop with a range of gifts specializing in East African weaving, a range of authentic Zanzibar clothing, and a huge selection of handmade bead and paper jewellery including necklaces, bracelets and earrings.

Nakupenda Beach is easily one of the best Zanzibari beaches. the beautiful sandbanks, turquoise blue waters . Nakubinda beach is usually used as a tourist place where there are a lot of tour groups having lunch and seafood grill, the island itself is a narrow strip of sand.

The Old Dispensary, also known as Ithnashiri Dispensary, is a historical building in Stone Town, Zanzibar. It is located on the seafront, in Mizingani Road, halfway between the Palace Museum and the harbour. It owes its name to the fact that it served as a dispensary in the first half of the 20th century.

The Anglican Cathedral of Christ Church was built in Stone Town (the old part of Zanzibar city) in the place where the biggest slave market of Eastern Africa operated. Its altar was placed exactly where the slaves for sale were whipped.The market was closed on the orders of the sultan in 1873, and in 1879 an Anglican cathedral was constructed at the site.

Pemba Island is part of Tanzania's Zanzibar Archipelago, off the coast of East Africa. It's known for its lush, green hills and clove plantations. The Pemba Channel, with its coral reefs and abundant marine life, separates the island from mainland Tanzania. The main town, Chake Chake, has a ruined 18th-century fort with a museum.

The Sultan's Palace is one of the main historical buildings of Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania. It is a 3-story building with merlon-decorated white walls, located in Mizingani Road, on the seafront. It stands on the site of the previous palace, called Bait As-Sahel Arabic . that was destroyed in the Anglo Zanzibar war of 1896 , The present palace was built in late 19th century.

The Princess Salmi Museum displays Her Story a unique collection of women thoughts on Zanzibars past, transmitted by Mrs. Salma bint Saeed. The museum is a small place full of historical information about her life and history. It is considered one of the important tourist destinations in Stone Town.

Prison Island Zanzibar, also known as Changuu Island, is a small island spreading across 5.6 Km. Changuu island has become a must-see jewel of Tanzania with the highlight attraction of being a large home for the tortoises.

This small Hindu Temple it's located in the centre of Stone Town in Zanzibar. It was established in 1958 .

Stone Town is a city of prominent historical and artistic importance in East Africa. Its architecture, mostly dating back to the 19th century, reflects the diverse influences underlying the Swahili culture, giving a unique mixture of Arab, Persian, Indian and European elements. For this reason, the town was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000.

Located in the heart of Stone Town, this place is a prime destination if you are in Zanzibar. The place a great shop that offers cheap tourist souvenirs and a huge amount of amazing stuff. These goods are available at different prices, depending on the type of commodity you want to purchase.

Tippu Tip's House is a historical building in Stone Town, Zanzibar, about 15–25 minute walking time from the Old Fort and Forodhani Gardens. It is the house where the powerful merchant and slave trader Tippu Tip lived (1837–1905) lived. The building was a private residence until the Zanzibar Revolution and was later converted into a block of flats.

Uzi Island is an island in the south of Zanzibar, connected by causeway to the main island of Unguja. It is located immediately to the south of the main island's Unguja Ukuu ruins. The island is contains few occupants who temporarily dwell there for fishing. Uzi island is six kilometres in length, making it the second largest of the smaller islands which surround Unguja (after Tumbatu in the north).

Village Green spice farm is mainly for tourism purpose, filled with many various blissful spices and fresh tropical fruits right from the land of Zanzibar well known as the land of spices . tourist guests make shopping of ready made spices made by village women and other products such as soaps, creams and perfumes .

Zanzibar is an island off of the coast of Tanzania, East Africa. Harbour and old fashioned cannons waterfront from Forodhani Park, Stone Town,. and At the entrance of the Palace of Wonders there are two old Portuguese bronze cannons of the 16th century. They were captured by the Persians in 1622 and later donated to the Sultans of Oman, who brought them to Zanzibar. The biggest cannon has the emblem of king John III of Portugal.

The Zanzibar Kilosas Sanctuary is a local project that began in the 1980s to conserve the fauna and flora of this amazing natural area. The area has been open to visitors since the summer of 1990 . in the reserve dozens of species of local animals such as monkeys, reptiles, turtles, ostriches, deer, crocodiles and many others.

Zanzibar Spices and Heritage Center is an authentic spice farm of Zanzibar where it's grow traditionnally a vast range of spices and tropical plants following organic farming principles. We organize spice tours with our enthusiastic guide. Come discover the secrets of cinnamon, lemongrass, cloves and many other tasteful spices in our exotic garden.

The Zanzibar Stone Town Heritage Society (ZSTHS) was created following Stone Town’s anointment as a World Heritage Site. Starting with less than 20 people, the non-government organization (NGO) was officially registered in June 2002. Since then, its membership has grown to over 200 members and the group has completed many restoration, conservation and awareness projects to preserve the heritage and culture of Stone Town.