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Stone Town alleys and carved doors
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Zanzibar City (Stone Town)

Tanzania

UNESCO-listed Stone Town with carved doors and spice-scented alleys; beach towns a taxi away.

⏱️ 24 hours🗺️ 3-day guide📅 7-day guide

🧭 First 48 hours

Clear, quick notes to get set up fast.

📶 SIM & data

Vodacom/Tigo/Airtel kiosks; mobile money popular; many hotels accept cards.

💳 Money

Cards at hotels; cash for taxis/markets.

🚖 Airport transfer

Hotel cars or vetted taxis from ZNZ/port; confirm fare beforehand.

🚇 Get around

Walk Stone Town; taxi for beaches (Paje/Nungwi).

🏨 Where to stay

Stone Town (culture/food), Nungwi/Kendwa (north beaches), Paje/Jambiani (kitesurf).

🛡️ Safety basics

Dress modestly in town; respect prayer times and local customs.

⭐ Editor’s picks

Spice-scented alleys, dhow silhouettes, and rooftops made for slow evenings.

Eat

  • Lukmaan — Stone Town

    Local favorite—try octopus curry and fresh juices.

  • The Tea House — Emerson on Hurumzi

    Rooftop romance—book for sunset.

Coffee

  • Jaws Corner — Stone Town

    Social espresso ritual in a tiny square.

  • Zanzibar Coffee House — Stone Town

    Historic roastery and terrace breakfast.

Do & See

  • Sunset dhow — Harbor

    Wooden sails, soft waves—pure mood.

  • Spice farm tour — Central Island

    Aromas, tastings, and leaf-to-cup stories.