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Spice island beaches
Zanzibar, Tanzania
About Zanzibar
Zanzibar’s Stone Town spice markets and centuries of Swahili, Arab and Indian history sit a short hop from some of East Africa’s most turquoise beaches — a favourite pairing with a Kenyan safari.
Highlights
Stone Town
A UNESCO World Heritage old town of carved doors and alleys.
Nungwi & Paje beaches
Powder sand and some of the clearest water in the region.
Spice tours
Walk working plantations that gave the island its name.
Dhow sunset cruises
Traditional sailboats at golden hour.
Best time to visit
June to October, and December to February for the calmest seas.