Must-see attractions in Zanzibar Archipelago

  • Flying Fox Colony

    Pemba

    Hanging in trees just up from the port is a colony of Pemba flying foxes (a species of large bat usually found in forest areas). Despite their proximity…

  • State House

    Zanzibar Town

    Zanzibar's presidential palace was originally designed by British architect John Sinclair as the British Residency in 1903. Today it is not open to…

  • Victoria Hall & Gardens

    Zanzibar Town

    Sitting quietly on Kaunda Rd, surrounded by decaying and overgrown gardens, Victoria Hall housed the legislative council during the British era. It's now…

  • Cine Afrique

    Zanzibar Town

    It's no longer a working cinema, but the grand old Cine Afrique is an art deco gem and a significant landmark.

  • Big Tree

    Zanzibar Town

    A venerable landmark on the waterfront, and popular meeting spot for passengers taking boat rides.