"The Stone Town" Zanzibar Town by SirRichard

Zanzibar Town Travel Guide: 245 reviews and 643 photos

The Stone Town is the "unofficial" name of the capital oz Zanzibar.
Of all the islands in the East Coast of Africa, Zanzibar is probably the one with a richest history. The Arab traders first arrived in as early as the 8th century. Since then, Zanzibar has been famous for the slave trading, the many spices and for being the basecamp and origin of many british expeditions in the 19th century.

Not to miss...

Map of the city

The House of Wonders, Old Dispensary, Arab Fort, Old Slave Market... and get lost at the many narrow streets to feel the pace of the city!
Take a 5 o'clock tea at the Dhow Palace, nice experience...

Those charming streets...

Nowadays the island is a major touristic resort, and the Stone Town still hides many secrets in its narrow lively streets.

Intro Written Nov 12, 2002
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Links and info at the web What to Pack (2)

http://www.go2africa.com/tanzania/zanzibar-spice-coast/zanzibar-town/ http://www.sunrisesafaris.com/zanzibar.html more travel advice

Links and info at the web - Zanzibar Town

Links and info at the web What to Pack (2)

http://www.go2africa.com/tanzania/zanzibar-spice-coast/zanzibar-town/ http://www.sunrisesafaris.com/zanzibar.html more travel advice

At the right, Hindi Temple's tower - Zanzibar Town

Zanzibar Roofs Off The Beaten Path (1)

If you have a chance, take a look at Zanzibar from above. It has many little terraces and zinc roofs, old green patios... more travel advice

Feel sure at night Warnings and Dangers (1)

In spite of the narrow lonely alleys everywhere I always felt sure and comfortable walking alone at night in the old... more travel advice

Local Customs (2)
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Hotels (2)
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Shopping (1)
Streey market at Jamituri Gardens

Things to Do (3)
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Favorites (1)
The view from the boat
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sylvie-uk Sep 21, 2004 at 4:35 AM

i m trying to remember which town i ve been that has got a bar called the Zanzibar but it wont come back to me! nice page
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kyoub Aug 1, 2004 at 5:35 AM

Great page. Interesting tips and pictures. The market sounds like fun.
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sachara Apr 21, 2004 at 2:23 PM

Excellent page ! I really enjoyed the 5 days I spent in Stonetown last month.
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b1bob Apr 24, 2003 at 9:21 AM

Me gusta mucho. Eres el único que conozco quien visitó Zanzibar.
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Bonobo2005 Apr 4, 2003 at 2:43 AM

This page was very helpful before I left and turned out to be very accurate as well now I returned! Recommended!
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aliante1981 Apr 2, 2003 at 1:49 AM

Hi! Great page! And (better late than not at all :)) ) Happy Birthday!
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call_me_rhia Mar 4, 2003 at 2:04 PM

rocking page as usual... well done joaquin
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34N118W Feb 17, 2003 at 7:32 AM

Interesting page. I hope to go one of these days.
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MalenaN Jan 28, 2003 at 9:08 AM

Great! I spent 10 days on Zanzibar (and most of it in Stone Town) and don't have a single photo taken in the town. I really enjoyd seeing your pictures.
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kenHuocj Jan 26, 2003 at 9:42 AM

defintely a thrivig port of the 14-16C ;-)))