Sights & Attractions in Tanzania

Things to Do in Zanzibar

Name	Category	Location

Anglican Cathedral This was the first Anglican cathedral in East Africa and its crucifix...	Religious Sites	Zanzibar

Beit al-Sahel/ Palace Museum This structure was known as the People's Palace, but for a long...	Museums / Galleries	Zanzibar

Beit el-Ajaib Known as the House of Wonders because it was the first building...	Architectural Sites	Zanzibar

Changu Island This tiny island, just a 20-minute boat ride from Stone Town...	Islands	Zanzibar

Chumbe Island Between the Tanzanian coast and the islands of Zanzibar, Chumbe...	Islands	Zanzibar


Darajani Market This gable-roofed structure built in 1904 houses a sprawling...	Architectural Sites	Zanzibar

Dhow Harbor The scent of cloves hangs heavy in the air as stevedores load...	Historic Districts / Sites	Zanzibar

Forodhani Gardens Newly revamped in 2009 by the Aga Khan Foundation, this pleasant...	Gardens / Arboretums	Zanzibar

Hamamni Baths Built in the late 19th century by Sultan Barghash, these public...	Hot Springs / Spas	Zanzibar

Jozani Forest Reserve Jozani Chakwa Bay National Park, Zanzibar's only national park...	Nature Preserves	Zanzibar

Old Fort Built by the Portuguese in 1560, this bastioned fortress is the...	Military Sites	Zanzibar

St. Joseph's Cathedral Built by French missionaries more than a century ago, this ornate...	Religious Sites	Zanzibar

Zanzibar Butterfly Centre This center is well worth a half hour visit. It's a community...	Nature Preserves	Zanzibar
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