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Real Name: DAO
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STONE TOWN

by DAO - last update: Mar 15, 2007

THE COLONIAL HEART OF ZANZIBAR

ALONG THE SEAFRONT
Stone Town is the story of Zanzibar itself. Old wooden Omani doors open up into huge cavernous buildings full of families that fear their collapse during the rainy season. British colonial architecture and even a French Cathedral view with the markets and Mosques to form the crazy narrow streets that make up a fantastic mosaic of life. From the Arab Fort you can see the port that brought colonial powers and sea traders. You can also glimpse the incredible natural beauty that not only is on Zanzibar Island, but is surrounded by it.

KARIBU STONE TOWN! Welcome!
VIEW TOWARDS THE PORT
THE WOODEN DOORS OF ZANZIBAR

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Pros:"HISTORY, GREAT FOOD, INTERESTING THINGS TO SEE"
Cons:"EASY TO GET LOST (NOT FOR LONG)"
In A Nutshell:"COLLISION OF EMPIRE, ARAB, AFRICAN & INDIAN CULTURE"
DAO's Zanzibar Town Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
Tips: 15 - Photos: 53
 
Restaurants
Tips: 4 - Photos: 20
Hotels & Accommodations
Tips: 3 - Photos: 8
 
Nightlife
Tips: 2 - Photos: 10
Off The Beaten Path
Tips: 2 - Photos: 8
 
Tourist Traps
Tips: 1 - Photos: 5
Warnings Or Dangers
Tips: 2 - Photos: 6
 
Transportation
Tips: 5 - Photos: 21
Local Customs
Tips: 11 - Photos: 34
 
Packing Lists
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
Shopping
Tips: 3 - Photos: 14
 
Sports TravelGeneral Tips

DAO's Zanzibar Town Travelogues
Title [Click to view]Travel YearPictures
AROUND THE TOWNMay, 2005 8
OLD TOWN - THE NON TOURIST PART- 6
THE STREETS OF STONE TOWNMay, 2005 14
MORE WALKS AROUND THE (STONE) TOWNMay, 2005 8

Comments for DAO about Zanzibar Town
PierreZA Fri May 8, 2009 04:23 UTC
 What a great page! Will be going in June, thanks for very good info!
lynnehamman Tue Apr 7, 2009 23:55 UTC
 Asante Dao- we are stopping off in Zanzibar & Kenya on our visit to see family in Cape Town in March 2010- your pages are a wealth of information. Love the Masai pictures- they sure are colourful people!
glo39 Sun Mar 22, 2009 15:45 UTC
 Oooo I want my picture taken w/the Masai too please. Gail aka Gail-the-VA
junecorlett Tue Feb 3, 2009 18:58 UTC
 I want to go to Zanzibar!!!!!!
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