Sarah Louërat

Stone Town Holidays

The biggest town in Zanzibar, Stone Town is the arrival port for ferries coming from the mainland. It's a real joy to lose yourself in the maze of backstreets in the old town.

Visit Stone Town

Art & Culture
Place or Historical Monument
Castle and fortress

Stone Town: How to get there?

20 mins by plane or 2 hrs by ferry from Dar es Salaam

Stone Town: See when to go?

From January to February and from June to October

Stone Town: For how long?

1 to 2 days

Learn more about your destination

Stone Town: What to see nearby?

Tarangire National Park

Karatu

Ngorongoro

Lake Manyara National Park

What our travellers think of their stay

Nicolas Hillaire

Travel writer

Even if you avoid the tourist sites, you can't afford to miss Stone Town. With unique architecture and culture, the town is a must-see stop-off point in your Tanzanian itinerary.

My suggestion

The wealth of the town is such that I advise you to randomly discover the streets. Don't be afraid of getting lost, it's nor worth finding your bearings in this labyrinth.

Sarah Louërat

Travel writer

Stone Town, the capital of Zanzibar, is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its cultural diversity: it presents a subtle blend of cultures from Africa, India, Europe and the Arab World.

My suggestion

Two tips to help you lower the prices, as if by magic: learn a few expressions so that you can haggle in Swahili and, if female, wear a headscarf.

David Debrincat

Travel writer

The biggest town in Zanzibar, Stone Town is the arrival port for ferries coming from the mainland. It's a real joy to lose yourself in the maze of backstreets in the old town.

My suggestion

A big event in the town is the Swahili Music and Cultural Festival, held in February each year.

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