Old Dispensary (Malindi Road, Zanzibar) – this building was completed in 1894 by Tharia Thopen (one of Zanzibar’s wealthiest residents at the time) to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of Britain’s Queen Victoria. It is a grand four story building with a set of decorative balconies. It served as a dispensary during colonial times but fell […]
Mosque of Kizimkazi (Dimbani, Zanzibar) – located toward the southern tip of Zanzibar, this is the site of a Shiraz mosque dating from the early 12th century. It’s considered one of the oldest Islamic buildings on the East African coast. Nearby, just above the high water mark on the beach, are the remains of an […]
Ruinas del palacio Maruhubi (Zanzíbar): ubicado a 4 km de la ciudad de Zanzíbar, este sitio fue construido en 1882 por el sultán Barghash para su harén de lo que se dice que es una esposa y 99 concubinas. Alguna vez fue una de las residencias más impresionantes de la isla. Construida en estilo árabe, […]
Kidichi Persian Baths (Zanzibar)– located about 11 km northeast of Zanzibar Town is this site, which were originally built by Sultan Seyyid Said for his Persian wife back in 1850. The Baths are well maintained both inside and out, with some very good examples of the domed skylights that allowed light to enter the windowless […]
House of Wonders (Mizingani Road, Stone Town, Zanzibar) – this was the palace of Sultan Barghash (1837-1888), which got its name from the fact it was the first building in Zanzibar to have electricity, and the hundreds of light bulbs glowing at night must have made it truly a wondrous house. This four-story building, surrounded […]
Hamamni Persian Baths (Soko Ya Mohogo, Stone Town, Zanzibar) – built by Sultan Said Barghash in the last 19th century, these were the first public baths in existence in Zanzibar. Although they are no longer functioning, the Persian Baths are maintained in near-perfect condition. To go inside the baths, one must ask the caretaker, living […]
Abyssinian Maritim (Vuga Roundabout, Stone Town, Zanzibar City) – located in the center of Stone Town, this restaurant serves mainly Ethiopian dishes and won accolades on TripAdvisor.com. With its interior décor celebrating Ethiopian culture, patrons can sample cuisine from that East African country, as well as its celebrated coffee. First-time visitors can walk in and […]
CAR RENTALS – the following car rental agencies operate in Zanzibar: First Car Rental Zanzibar: +255 677 451 118 Kibabu Cars Zanzibar: +255 772 755 788 Ola Zanzibar Car Rental: +255 777 415 321 Rafiki Zanzibar Car Rental: +255 711 326 587 Zanzibar Car Hire Ltd.: +255 777 424 858 Zanzibar Rent a Car: […]
Dr. Livingstone’s House (Malawi Road, Zanzibar) — this building is named for the well-known and respected missionary-cum-explorer, Dr. David Livingstone, who used it as a base for his wanderings. During the second half of the 19th century, several other European missionaries and explorers, such as Burton and Speke, used it as the starting point for […]
Bwejuu (beach) – this beach is located on the east coast of Zanzibar island (just north of the town of Paje). Because this beach acts more as a fishing village, swimming is not a major activity here. Still, it’s a picturesque, quiet beach, with resorts like Breezes within walking distance.