Tanzania, Zanzibar, Stone Town. The Anglican Cathedral Church of Christ had its foundation stone laid on Christmas Day 1873

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Zanzibar Town

For most visitors Zanzibar Town means Stone Town, the historic quarter where you can wander for hours through a maze of narrow streets, easily losing yourself in centuries of history.


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Aerial view of umbrellas, palms on the sandy beach of Indian Ocean at sunset in Zanzibar

Beaches

Beaches and beyond: the best reasons to visit Zanzibar

Aug 15, 2019 • 5 min read

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