| Zanzibar is an archipelago on the east coast of Africa. | | | | prawns, red snapper, barracuda, tuna and swordfish. |
| Its main neighbouring island is Pemba, but there are | | | | There are many restaurants to eat at in Stone Town, |
| also many smaller islands such as Mnemba and Uzi | | | | including Indian and Italian places as well as traditional |
| which are surrounded by the Indian Ocean. | | | | food venues. However, for a great dining experience I |
| Although Zanzibar is not a huge island, it has many | | | | recommend visiting the Forodhani gardens food |
| different types of villages which all have totally | | | | market in the evening and eating there. You will see |
| different atmospheres, surroundings and scenery from | | | | stalls set up selling all kinds of fish, meat and |
| each other. | | | | vegetables as well as some local delicacies such as |
| The contents of this article should give you a brief | | | | the Zanzibar pizza and sugar cane juice to wash it |
| introduction to a three very different areas of the | | | | down with. |
| island and some ideas for things to see and do there. | | | | Paje |
| Stone Town | | | | The small seaside village of Paje is a quiet place, |
| Zanzibar city, also known as Stone Town is the | | | | where my main tip is to chill out and relax on the |
| ancient town that is made up of long, winding, thin alley | | | | beach. You can also watch seaweed being harvested |
| ways, mosques, bazaars and magnificently carved | | | | as the tide goes out, locals use stakes to trap the |
| large wooden, brass studded doors. During your stay in | | | | seaweed which is then dried out and exported. |
| Stone Town you may wish to take a look at some of | | | | Nungwi |
| the amazing architecture available such as the house | | | | Nungwi is quite simply a haven for beach lovers. |
| of wonders, the peoples palace and the market | | | | Weather you enjoy sunbathing, swimming, snorkelling, |
| building. | | | | diving or fishing - Nungwi has it all. You can even take |
| Stone town has many markets bustling with life and | | | | do a spot of water sports such a sea kayaking or |
| energy which are great for general and food shopping. | | | | wind surfing and end the day with a sunset cruise on a |
| The Darajani market sells things such as meats, | | | | traditional local dhow boat. There are also a few |
| spices, vegetables, jewellery and fabric. For freshly | | | | natural aquariums in this area where you can see |
| caught fish visit the fish market, where you will see all | | | | marine life such as baby sea turtles being cared for. |
| kinds of fresh catches such as squid, octopus, king | | | | |