Zanzibar has enchanted travellers for centuries — and with good reason. This archipelago off Tanzania's coast offers a world apart: crystalline seas, ancient culture, and an atmosphere of timeless magic.
For centuries a crossroads of Arab, Persian, Indian, and African civilisations, Zanzibar's Stone Town carries the layers of this history in every carved door, coral building, and narrow alley. Today it's a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of East Africa's most beguiling urban experiences.
Beyond Stone Town, the island fans out into some of the Indian Ocean's most spectacular beaches — Nungwi and Kendwa in the north, Paje and Jambiani on the east coast, and the secluded southern shores. Snorkelling, diving, dolphin swimming, dhow cruises, spice tours — Zanzibar offers something for every kind of traveller.