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A pristine, coral-ringed island off the south coast of Stone Town, Chumbe is the site of one of Zanzibar's most ambitious—and...more
see the Zanzibar guideZanzibar's dive scene is striking and diverse, from sunken ships off the coast of Stone Town to dramatic, plunging walls ringing Pemba and colorful coral...more
see the Zanzibar guideA leafy oasis about an hour's drive from Stone Town, Jozani is a good place to break up the monotony of long, lazy days on the beach. Hard-core hikers might be...more
see the Zanzibar guideA short flight from Unguja—the island commonly referred to as "Zanzibar"—will bring you to this tropical gem, a lush, hilly emerald isle where time...more
see the Zanzibar guideIn the 19th century, when Zanzibar was at the height of its economic prominence, its sprawling plantations dominated the global spice market—as well as...more
see the Zanzibar guideDuring the 19th century, when its Omani rulers were at the height of their powers, Stone Town was home to a colorful collection of scheming sultans, greedy...more
see the Zanzibar guideThanks to the warm Indian Ocean, Zanzibar is the perfect spot to frolic in the water. You can windsurf, water-ski, sail, or fish (this is, after all, one of the...more
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