Christ Church Cathedral

Owing to its strategic position, Zanzibar was a long-dreaded slave market site throughout the 19th century. This Anglican cathedral, neighbouring the popular Darajani Market, was built in the late 19th century to mark the end of slavery on the island.

• Address:

  Stone Town

Darajani Market

If you are looking to get the most of local vibe on the island, head to Darajani Market: there's nothing you will not find here — intense flavours, fresh seafood, colourful souvenirs, and even electronic gadgets. The main structure of the market was built back in 1904.

• Address:

  Market Street, Zanzibar Town

• More info:

  Also known as Estella Marketand informally as Marikiti Kuu (Swahili for Main Market))

Hamamni Persian Baths

Although the public baths were in use until 1920 and are now open for a short visit only, it's worth stopping by to absorb some of the island's Middle Eastern heritage.

• Address:

  Soko Ya Mohogo, Near Maru Maru Hotel, Zanzibar

• Phone:

  +255 778 417 000

• Opening hours:

  9.00–18.00 daily

• More info:

  The name Hamamni is also used to describe the neighbourhood where the baths are located

House of Wonders (being restored)

One of the most important landmark buildings in Stone Town, the House of Wonders had been closed due to disrepair, with large sections collapsing in 2012, 2015 and 2020. The former palace and museum used to showcase European and Omani influence not only in appearance, but also through the various exhibitions.

• Address:

  Beit al-Ajaib, Mizingani Road, Zanzibar Town

• Opening hours:

  Closed

Jozani Forest

Zanzibar's only national park represents the island's diverse indigenous flora and fauna, such as the emblematic red colobus. The 50-square km reserve also includes Chwaka Bay with its extensive sea grass beds, and neighbours on the Zala reptile park as well as the Butterfly Centre. Join a tour at the entrance, and learn about the mythical Zanzibar leopard!

• Address:

  Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park

• Subway:

  Daladala 3240, 309 and 310

Kitesurfing

Move off those well-stocked fish platters with some kitesurfing lessons: Zanzibar is a top-notch waveriders' paradise.

• Web:

  www.zanarchipelago.com

• Phone:

  +255 777 165 656