Accommodation Around Mbweni Ruins, Stone Town

If want to top up your tan, you might want to head out to Shangani Beach, located 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from central Zanzibar Town. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Nakupenda Beach.

Find out about the history of Zanzibar Town when you take a trip to Old Fort. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

If you like quiet time surrounded by flowers and greenery, hang out at Forodhani Gardens in Stone Town. Why not take a stroll along the beaches and watch the sunset while you're here? It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. Want to stretch your legs a little more? Head to Prison Island and Chapwani Island, both nearby.

You can browse the exhibits at House of Wonders, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Zanzibar Town. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Find out about the history of Zanzibar Town when you spend time at Christ Church Cathedral. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing, head to Slave Market – just one of the monuments in Stone Town. Why not take a stroll along the beaches and watch the sunset while you're here? It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander.