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Zanzibar Beyond the Beach: Nature and Culture

Helpful insights for planning a rewarding Tanzania adventure.

Zanzibar Beyond the Beach: Nature and Culture

Discover the practical choices that make an adventure easier to enjoy, from the routes and destinations to the pace of your travel days.

Explore the island beyond its famous beaches

A Zanzibar holiday can be even more meaningful when you make time for heritage, forests and local traditions.

Stone Town and its stories

Stone Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with historic architecture, carved doors and rich Swahili and Indian Ocean history.

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Jozani Forest

Jozani offers opportunities to learn about mangrove ecosystems and observe endangered Zanzibar red colobus monkeys without disturbing them.

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The island’s spice heritage

A guided spice farm walk introduces the plants, farming traditions and aromas behind the familiar flavours of Zanzibar.

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Balance experiences with beach time

Consider the distance from your hotel to each attraction and leave enough room for a relaxed afternoon by the ocean.

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