Things to do in Zanzibar

Most people come on a Zanzibar holiday package, merely for the pristine white sand, calm blue waters and dazzling sunsets. If you go to the east side of the island, Paje and Jambiani are two beaches famed for kite-surfing. You could also explore wildlife in Jozani Forest or simply lay back on a beach-side hammock at leisure. For a special experience of seafood, you could visit a local fishing village and enjoy BBQ dinners of freshly caught fish. You might also want to get lost in the alleyways of Stone Town and admire its majestic ancient doorways. There’s also a night food market where you can browse and pick up plenty of tasty, but inexpensive treats.

Another popular activity on Zanzibar is snorkeling. There are plenty of daily trips headed out from the northern and eastern beaches, to explore the mesmerizing offshore reefs. You could wind it up with a fresh, seafood barbecue on a deserted beach and take home a memory you will cherish forever. Actually, with water that beautiful and clear, you will unlikely to forget even a single second of your time you spend in these dreamy islands. And if you have ample time, try checking out Mercury’s Bar on Malindi Road, named after musician Freddie Mercury, who was born in Zanzibar.

Places to visit in Zanzibar

• Without further ado, let us get straight to the point and learn some of the best places to visit during your Zanzibar tour package.
• Jozani Forest: The Jozani Forest is a conservation area established in the core of Zanzibar Island. It covers an area of 50 sq. km and is home to the endemic Piliocolobus kirkii (Kirk's red colobus), a beautiful and rare primate. The forest is also a great place to bump into many other indigenous varieties of flora and fauna.
• Spice Markets: Zanzibar is also known as 'The Spice Island' you should try a trip to the farmlands just outside Stone Town. You could catch sight of aromatic plants and herbs growing wild or cultivated.
• Prison Island: Changuu Island, also known as Prison Island, is a small island located about 6 km north-west of Stone Town. It houses a tortoise sanctuary, which is home to a large colony of giant tortoise imported in the late 19th century. Many of these are over 150 years old and they weigh around an average 200 kg. The island houses a colony of beautiful peacocks.
• Zanzibar Butterfly Centre: Situated along the main road, just before the Jozani Forest entrance, this butterfly enclosures is one of the largest in East Africa. It features a live display of Tanzanian butterflies and you can see the life cycle stages of the butterfly, including some beautiful cocoons.

Food in Zanzibar

With a wealth of fresh seafood and an ancient tradition of exotic spices, Zanzibar is a dream destination for food lovers. Here are our favorite suggestions for delightful dining experiences while you enjoy your Zanzibar vacation package.

• The Rock Literally set upon a rock jutting out from the turquoise waters, The Rock is arguably the most charming restaurant in Zanzibar and is one of the most legendary dining experiences that Zanzibar has to offer. It has only 12 tables and the house fills up quickly. So, we suggest you make an early reservation to savor fresh seafood in an exotic ambiance.
• Emerson Spice Café Emerson Spice Café is situated within a Swahili sultan’s palace from the 1800s and is evidently one of the finest restaurants in Zanzibar. This trendy eatery is frequented by celebrities and reservations are not necessary.
• Forodhani Gardens Waterfront Snacks Forodhani Gardens is a popular meeting place, situated near the House of Wonders in Stone Town. The food market at Forodhani Gardens will never disappoint foodies and is perfect for an evening picnic on the grass. From pizza, to fish skewers, to spicy soup, and mango slices lightly dusted with chili salt, you could find something to satisfy every craving.
• House of Spices The House of Spices is a reminder of Zanzibar’s long-enduring spice industry and one of the most popular eateries in Stone Town. The experience can be summed up as “serving Indian Ocean fare with an Italian flare”.

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