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Stone Town, Zanzibar.

Port guide: Zanzibar, Tanzania

A handful of travel destinations have legendary names that evoke adventure, and this colourful, lively and historic port is one of them.

  • Brian Johnston
Zanzibar offers a complex blend of African, Arab, European and Indian heritage.

Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania: Freddie Mercury museum where a little silhouetto of the singer can still be found

It's been 30 years since the death of Queen's Freddie Mercury and his birthplace has a museum dedicated to the singer.

  • Catherine Marshall
Maasai standing on the Rock restaurant at Michanwi, Zanzibar.

The Rock, Zanzibar: A restaurant with its own island

Located off a beautiful beach, this restaurant has one of the quirkiest, most gorgeous locations in the world.

  • Colin Cosier
Woman standing on rocks.

The solo traveller's guide to island getaways

Travelling on your own doesn't mean you can't take island holidays. Here's the secret.

  • The Backpacker
Christine Osborne

Frequent Flyer: Christine Osborne

Korean Air is the preference for long trips to London. They have excellent inflight service, this traveller says.

  • JANE REDDY
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Zanzibar

The Tripologist

I'm a female in my late 20s about to embark on a trip to Africa. I think I'd like to relax by a beach.

  • Michael Gebicki
Zanzibar

Twenty reasons to visit Stone Town

From markets and spices to beaches and diving, this is the best on offer in Stone Town, Tanzania.

  • Michelle Wranik
Stone Town, Zanzibar.

The ultimate place to get lost

You can't find yourself until you've gotten lost', they say. Bleargh. I hate getting lost.

Spice Island scene ... a traditional dhow on its way to Mnemba.

Washed up on Zanzibar

On the coast of the legendary spice island, Craig Tansley settles at a beach village with old-fashioned charm.

Old-fashioned way ... child's play on the waterfront in Stone Town.

24 hours in Stone Town

On the island of Zanzibar, Susan Gough Henly is charmed by the buildings and beat of the trading city.