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Visiting Zanzibar Archipelago, Tanzania


A group of islands and islets some 25 miles off the Tanzanian coast, the Zanzibar Archipelago is headlined by Unguja (often referred to simply as Zanzibar) and Pemba. Once a separate nation, Zanzibar has a long history of trade with the Arab world, dating back to at least the 11th century. The capital, Stone Town, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and has many interesting historic attractions. Zanzibar's bright white beaches and nearby coral reefs make it very popular with the sun and sea set.

Traveller Advice on Zanzibar Archipelago

196 Hotels & Accommodations

29 Things to Do

32 Restaurants

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Fundu Lagoon

9 Nov 2009

We loved every second of our stay at Fundu! The tents that we had where outstanding and very clean. We had 2 standard tents and a superior suite (wich was to good to be true) on the beach! We where...more

The Swahili House

5 of 5 stars
London, UK
9 Nov 2009

We stayed at 236 hurumzi but had dinner and lunch at the Swahili House restaurant which was recommended to us by a local friend. Food was amazing, freshly made to order. Highlights include lobster...more

Livingstone Beach Restaurant

9 Nov 2009

found livingstones and went inside to get away from the street hawkers who made our time in zanzibar horrible once inside we were made to feel very welcome and safe and the hawkers were not allowed...more

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