Zanzibar, Tanzania overview

For many centuries, traders from Europe, India, the Orient and Arabia were lured to these shores. It was from here that explorer David Livingstone set off on his last expedition into the heart of the continent. Today, as you walk along the winding streets of the old Stone Town, lined with whitewashed coral rag houses, you can see reminders of this rich history all around you. Visit the Palace museum, former residence of the Omani Sultans, and the cathedral that now stands on the site of the notorious slave market.

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5 Zanzibar, Tanzania Port Reviews

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by rickandjune

Try dining at the Rock! Incredible restaurant on a small rock! Google it. When we arrived it was high tide and a boatman carried us to the restaurant. A couple of hours later the tide was low and we simply walked back to our ride. The food was great, but the overall experience was the primary attraction.

by jmsikora

Have dinner at the rooftop restaurant and listen to the call to prayer. Makes it worthwhile just for that. Interesting city. Doesn't look safe but it is. Very friendly residents.

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