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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

197 Hotels & Accommodations

29 Things to Do

32 Restaurants

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Shooting Star Lodge

22 Nov 2009

I staid 6 nights in Shooting Lodge with my partner. This little lodge is really charming. Bungalows are very spacious, in the middle of a wonderful garden. The hotel is on a little cliff. The view on...more

Zenji Hotel

4 of 5 stars
La Mesa, California USA
22 Nov 2009

This boutique hotel really captures the spirit of Zanzibar with its spice-themed rooms. We had a unique situation where we ended up moving rooms twice and the staff was more than helpful and...more

Matemwe Beach Village

22 Nov 2009

It took us some time to get used to this unique location. After some terible experiences on Kilimanjaro and safari at the begining we saw only the bad things in Matemwe Beach Village: -...more

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