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Best Things to Do
Popular Best Things to Do in Zanzibar City [2025]
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Zanzibar Island
4.9
/5
102 reviews
9.7
14.9 km from downtown
Phone +255 625 384 544
Address: Tanzania
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-4 days
Featured in 2025 Global 50 – Water fun & Cool Retreats
Highlights:
See century-old long-lived turtles
Sunset views & underwater exploration
Saved by 137 users47% positive reviews
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Zanzibar is indeed a dreamland worth visiting. The moment I set foot on this land, I was deeply attracted by its unique charm. It has not only picturesque coastlines and rich natural landscapes, but also deep cultural heritage and hospitable residents. Every corner reveals a sense of tranquility and harmony, and Zanzibar is undoubtedly a rare destination for travelers seeking spiritual satisfaction and natural beauty. Whether it’s a leisurely time on the beach or an exciting journey to explore the local culture, every moment here is unforgettable.
an amaizing place to visit. friendly ppl very low prices. great views. dont forget to try the food
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Nungwi Beach
4.8
/5
19 reviews
4.9
Based on 2,827 reviews
50.2 km from downtown
Phone +255-773-204323
Address: Tanzania
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Experience traditional fishing & boatmaking
Clear waters & white sands
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Summer is here, and you smell like the sea
Nungwi Beach was selected as the best beach in the world in 2018
Nungwi Beach is located at the northern end of Zanzibar Island. The clear water and white sand beach are very beautiful. There are very few tourists on the beautiful white sand beach. The sea water is a blue-green color unique to the southern hemisphere. Due to the water plants and stones, it is divided into several layers of different colors. It is no less beautiful than the islands in the Caribbean, Australia, and Indonesia.
nugwi beach is my good place to relax with my family and to enjoy my Holliday
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Jambiani Beach
5.0
/5
29 reviews
4.7
Based on 688 reviews
42.3 km from downtown
Phone +255-777-772109
Address: MGJW+XQJ, Jambiani, Tanzania
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Kayak coral reefs & turtles
White sands & azure waters
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Jambiani Beach is the real deal – authentic vibes and stunning beauty. The rhythm of life here syncs with the high and low tides, creating a unique coastal experience. What sets it apart? The friendly locals weaving their daily stories into the sands. If you crave a beachy escape with genuine charm, Jambiani nails it.
【Minmin's Travel Notes│Zanzibar｜The Treasure Island Left by God】
Baidu said: "Zanzibar is one of the most beautiful islands in the world. It is like a shining gem inlaid on the tranquil waters of the Indian Ocean." I agree with this~
🌟Tips🌟: The average temperature of Zanzibar is around 28°C throughout the year. Sichuan's "summer" is her "winter". If ✨Chengdu✨ is too hot, come to ✨Africa✨ to escape the heat~
✨Summary in one sentence: A treasure place left by God in the world, a niche place far away from the hustle and bustle, quiet, pure blue, white sand, and various fun marine creatures, suitable for a quiet and interesting place for vacation~
✨✨✨ Unconventional strategy ✨✨✨
🌟Quiet🌟: It is recommended to go to the Jambiani area, which has not been developed much and maintains its original appearance. There are not many people in the village and basically no tourists. Stay in a single-family cabin by the sea (not expensive). When you open the door, you will see the beautiful sea, white sand, vines and coconut trees. No one disturbs the quiet environment, as if it is out of the world, especially suitable for a vacation without paying attention to the world~
🌟Ebb🌟: A more obvious ebb tide begins at about 08:00. As the sea water recedes, a large number of small fish, shrimps, shells, crabs, starfish, and sea cucumbers appear on the coastline. Gallbladders, star worms, etc. can be seen everywhere, and many strange creatures that cannot be named are stranded. It is the best time to get them at your fingertips; (I met African children on the road, poking bone fish with their hands and hitting giant octopuses with sticks, having a lot of fun)
The women in the village also began to collect shellfish and cultivated sea anemones with large bamboo baskets on their heads. With the clean blue sky and white sand coastline background, it is a great place for photography enthusiasts~
🌟High tide🌟: Around 15:00 in the afternoon, the tide basically rose back to the high point. Push open the holiday cabin, facing the sea, spring flowers blooming, and stepping on the fine sand. It hurts your feet, but it's fun to walk on the waves and play in the water. When you are tired, you can lie down under the umbrella like Ge You, and a glass of iced drink is really refreshing~
🌟Fish Market🌟: Before the low tide in the early morning, the men who went out to sea to fish returned by boat one after another, and the fish market began to sell fish under the small wooden shed on the beach. In addition to the common ones, you can see all kinds of strange sea fish if you try your luck. The first time I held a small shark in my hand was here, and it felt great~
🌟Sea fishing🌟: Charter a boat with the fishermen in the village, and take you with you when you go out to sea. You will see the fishermen cut off the octopus's hand, put it into the fishhook, and fly it away with a "whoosh" without the use of a hoist. Throw it out, and when you pull it back, you will see fish of various colors hanging on it;
Another fisherman put on a diving suit and goggles, took a gun, jumped into the sea, and when he got on the boat, he got a lobster that was pierced through the head (so the lobsters here are all frozen and preserved, not alive)
🌟Cooking🌟: Because of the charter, the fish just caught, the starfish and sea urchins caught by hand are all yours. You burn firewood and cook them in the pot yourself, which is the most delicious~
A small place away from the hustle and bustle of the world, a beautiful holiday paradise, don't miss it when you come to Tanzania to stay for a few days~
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House of Wonders
5.0
/5
14 reviews
4.3
Based on 660 reviews
1.1 km from downtown
Phone +255 748 650 382
Address: R5QQ+JR, Sokoku St, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 hour
Highlights:
Miracle house of diverse cultures
World Heritage since 2000
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The name of the Miracle House is very attractive, but only after visiting it once did I know it was really good. It's very nice. Many exhibitions are very good.
This magnificent building has 40 thick columns, under each of which 60 black slaves were buried alive.
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