{"id":1485,"date":"2020-04-02T15:26:25","date_gmt":"2020-04-02T12:26:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/africansermonsafaris.com\/blog\/?p=1485"},"modified":"2024-10-06T08:40:03","modified_gmt":"2024-10-06T05:40:03","slug":"9-unforgettable-activities-to-enjoy-in-zanzibar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/africansermonsafaris.com\/blog\/9-unforgettable-activities-to-enjoy-in-zanzibar\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Unforgettable Activities to Enjoy in Zanzibar"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Are you planning a weekend trip to Zanzibar <\/strong>while traveling, but you’re not totally sure what to do while you’re there? There’s a lot to see, but you want to be prepared ahead of time so you don’t miss anything. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zanzibar is a little gem in East Africa, and it’s often overlooked. Zanzibar tourism<\/strong> is a little bit different from what you may be used to, but you’re going to want to take in the sights and the culture while you can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you’re taking a relaxing and chilled out weekend to walk around and see the sights, or you’re taking it all in while prepping for your climb up Kilimanjaro<\/a>, there are a few things to do in Zanzibar<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Check Out Freddy Mercury’s Birthplace<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Maybe this has no place being first, but if you’re excited by Queen, you’ll understand why it’s here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While it’s up for debate whether or not this is the real birthplace of this music icon, you can go\u00a0check out the\u00a0Freddie Mercury house<\/a> and maybe learn a little bit more about one of the world’s favorite rockstars and where he may have spent his holidays between school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Relax at Nungwi Beach<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Are you in need of a good beach day? Zanzibar has you covered. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has beautiful white sands and a long strip of beach that’s perfect\n for a sunset walk. You can play in the ocean or check out local \nactivities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The water is going to be clear and warm, making it perfect for the \nbeachgoer that just wants to spend the day relaxing and enjoying the \nsun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While you’re there, you can get some food or drinks at one of the \nlocal food stalls, or check out some handmade cultural items for sale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Visit the Palace Museum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Otherwise known as The Sultan’s Palace, this is an iconic building nestled within Stone Town. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, it’s a historical landmark, and it acts as a museum to show the history of the sultan and his family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want to get a piece of Zanzibar history<\/strong>, this is one of the right places to do it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Check Out the Spice Tour<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Zanzibar’s climate is great for growing spices, so they grow a lot of\n them. For that reason, you can tour the places where the spices grow \nand learn a little something while you’re at it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A tour guide can take you around the spice farms to show you the \nprocess of the spices being made, or through the streets of Zanzibar to \nshow you the variety of spices that are present and where they come \nfrom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While this is a bit of a tourist activity, it’s super unique to \nZanzibar, and you’ll get a lot of wonderful sights (and smells) along \nthe way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Admire the House of Wonders<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Doesn’t that already sound great? The House of Wonders was the first house with an elevator, and even electricity, in East Africa. It was built by the second Sultan of Zanzibar<\/strong>, with a door wide enough to fit an elephant through. This was very glamorous at the time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s now a museum of Zanzibar’s history and cultural blends. If you’re a history buff, the House of Wonders can’t be missed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Eat at a Night Market<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Isn’t food one of the best reasons to travel? Zanzibar has some of \nthe most unique foods in the world, and you can experience them for \nyourself through local vendors at one of the many local markets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Forodhani Market is great in the evening. They offer local produce, \nfish, and meats for people to take home and cook for themselves. They \nalso offer local specialties, though, for you to carry around with you \nand eat while you’re there. Don’t miss your chance to check out some \nlocal cuisine. Market food can’t be beat on a warm night near the coast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Tour Jozani Forest<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For a small fee, you can take a tour through Jozani National Park<\/a>, the last indigenous forest in Zanzibar<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After your tour, you can wander freely through the clearly marked pathways. If you like wildlife, this is one of the best things to do in Zanzibar<\/strong>. There are a ton of unique plants here, but also a few animals you might not be able to spot elsewhere. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you look carefully, you might spot some monkeys!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. Explore Prison Island <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This might not sound like the most cheerful place, but in modern times it’s mostly a museum of its past. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At different points in the past, slaves were detained here, and then people who were too ill to stay with the rest of society. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, though, it’s a relic of the dark history of Zanzibar<\/strong> so that people are able to learn from history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s also a reserve that houses giant tortoises. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. Soak in Stone Town<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While many of the previously mentioned things to do were in stone \ntown, it would benefit you to spend a day just wandering the town and \ntaking it all in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The town is labyrinthine and unique, with fun architecture and lots \nof local vendors. It’s easy to get lost (in a good way) just taking in \nthe sights and checking out all of the nooks and crannies in this little\n old town. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are There Enough Things to Do in Zanzibar?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Are you ready for your Zanzibar adventure?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There’s plenty to do to spend a relaxing weekend or longer. Soaking in the outdoors, checking out the local wildlife and food, or swimming at the beach; there are so many options for a relaxing time. You won’t run out of things to do in Zanzibar<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re more into history and spending your vacation getting \neducated, they’ve got that as well. It all depends on what you’re \nlooking for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information on African travel and how to book, visit our site<\/a>. We want to show you the world.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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