Jennifer's Guidebook
Historic Site
The Cathedral is built on the old slave market site in Stone Town. Worth a visit.
Anglican Cathedral
Beit-el-Sahel
Mizingani RoadFood scene
Outdoor food stalls with local favourites are set up in this park opposite the Sultan’s palace every evening. Sample Zanzibari tapas.
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Forodhani Food Stalls
Outdoor food stalls with local favourites are set up in this park opposite the Sultan’s palace every evening. Sample Zanzibari tapas.
Shopping
Great place to buy trinkets
Gizenga Street
Gizenga StreetA wonderful street in Stone Town for shopping
Island hopping
Islands that you can visit off Zanzibar
A 1/2 hour boat trip from Stone Town, Prison Island used to be a prison. It has a beautiful beach, restaurant and giant tortoises. The entire island can be explored.
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Prison Island Zanzibar
A 1/2 hour boat trip from Stone Town, Prison Island used to be a prison. It has a beautiful beach, restaurant and giant tortoises. The entire island can be explored.
Consejos para la ciudad
Costumbres y cultura
Reserve swimsuits for the beach
99% of Zanzibaris are Muslim and although tolerant, they do expect you to respect their culture by dressing conservatively when in town. Wear a shirt, keep shorts skirts and dresses mid-thigh and below.
Frases útiles
Swahili made easy
JAMBO - hi. KARIBU - you’re welcome. AHSANTE - thank you. TAFADHALI - please. HAPANA - no. NDIO -yes.