A maze of narrow coral-stone alleys, carved Zanzibar doors and centuries of Swahili, Arab, Indian and European history — Zanzibar's atmospheric old town, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000.
Stone Town earned its UNESCO listing as an outstanding example of a Swahili coastal trading town, where centuries of African, Arab, Indian and European influence fused into a single architectural style. Its labyrinth of narrow, shaded alleys is still lived-in and working, not a museum piece — markets, mosques and centuries-old merchant houses all sit side by side.
Coral-stone buildings, carved doors and narrow alleys designed to stay cool in the tropical heat.
A sobering, important site marking Zanzibar's role in the East African slave trade.
Grilled seafood, Zanzibar pizza and fresh sugarcane juice along the seafront every evening.
Stone Town can be visited year-round, though early morning or late afternoon avoids the heat of midday. A guided walking tour is the best way to understand the history behind what you're seeing, rather than exploring the alleys alone.
This can stand alone or combine with a Tanzania safari or Kilimanjaro climb into one seamless trip. Tell us your dates for a personalized quote.
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