What can you do when visiting Zanzibar?

ArabiaWeather.com - Ismail Qasimi - Located on the west coast of Unguja Island or Kankmakum Zanzibar, it is the largest and main island in Tanzania's "Zanzibar Archipelago". It is full of cultural history, majestic architecture, beautiful coastlines and the heritage-listed Stone Town. UNESCO global.

Visit the old fort

A hotspot for all tourists coming to the city, it is the oldest fort in Stone Town, built in the latter half of the 17th century and intended to protect the city from attacks by the Portuguese, and later used as a prison.

Take a tour of historic Stone Town

A tour of the old town, or MJI Mkongwe in Swahili, will take you back in time to learn about the history of this UNESCO World Heritage site. Witness the interesting architecture with its Omani-Arabic origins and the old clinic being the best example.

Lie down on the beach

You can choose between nearly 30 beaches that adorn the coast with clear skies, blue sea waters and warm sun. There are beaches to suit all tastes, but along the northern and eastern coast are the best spots to soak up the sun.

Explore the Peace Memorial Museum

The Peace Museum presents the history of Zanzibar in a more interesting way, a mixture of the history of kings, palaces, prominent explorers, archeology, the history of slaves, traditional crafts and household items, all this to bring the traveler a direct view of what Zanzibar was like over the years.

Feeling of awe in the House of Wonders

It is the awe of history in the royal palace that was built by Sultan Barghash bin Said bin Sultan in 1883. In addition to the exquisite architecture of this palace, the museum includes a number of British and Portuguese colonial artifacts, as well as artifacts belonging to the sultans of the Omani period, which makes you feel the value of history in Zanzibar. .

Persian baths "Hammani"

Hamamni, which was built between 1870 and 1888, includes a number of hot and cold rooms and a restaurant. It is a protected cultural landmark and is no longer in service, but it is still a destination for tourists who want to discover leisure activities with the wealthy of Zanzibar.