The spice island in the Indian Ocean — Stone Town's Omani heritage and Africa's most famous white-sand beaches.
Zanzibar is the Indian Ocean's spice island paradise — Stone Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its Arab architecture, Nungwi beaches are the island's finest, and Jozani Forest is home to the rare Zanzibar red colobus monkey.
Best time to visit
June–September or December–March — avoid April (heavy rains)
Top sights & experiences
- 🏘️ Stone Town (UNESCO)
- 🏖️ Nungwi Beach
- 🐒 Jozani Forest
- 🐢 Prison Island
- 🌊 Kendwa Rocks
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