Food Scene
Bellevue Guesthouse
Amazing welcoming atmosphere, laid-back and relaxed. Great Swahili cuisine.
Enjoy a lazy day on the beach with f&b and go for a dip in the large infinity pool.
Ndame Beach Lodge
Beach FrontEnjoy a lazy day on the beach with f&b and go for a dip in the large infinity pool.
The place for Sunday Brunch or try the sushi on Friday. Informal and kid-friendly, with pool for customers.
6 locals recommend
Upendo Beach
The place for Sunday Brunch or try the sushi on Friday. Informal and kid-friendly, with pool for customers.
Coral Rock Hotel
Good food at dramatic beach cliff.
Atmophere; Lunch and dinner with your feet in the sand in a lovely laidback setting.
Kilima Kidogo Restaurant & Bar
JambianiAtmophere; Lunch and dinner with your feet in the sand in a lovely laidback setting.
Best coffee, smoothies, scrumptious cakes, great wraps, salads and sandwiches. Amazing location on the beach with multiple shaded lounge areas.
12 locals recommend
Mr Kahawa
Best coffee, smoothies, scrumptious cakes, great wraps, salads and sandwiches. Amazing location on the beach with multiple shaded lounge areas.
Beautiful boutique style resort, perfect for cocktails or dinner with your feet in the sand. Just off the beach behind Jambo Bar.
Dhow Inn Zanzibar
Beautiful boutique style resort, perfect for cocktails or dinner with your feet in the sand. Just off the beach behind Jambo Bar.
An authentic Italian restaurant run by Italians - pizza's from the wood oven are delicious. Very kid-friendly.
Villaggio Seconda Stella a Destra
An authentic Italian restaurant run by Italians - pizza's from the wood oven are delicious. Very kid-friendly.
Right on the bustling main road for people-watching and reasonably priced, vegetarian food.
Sativa Café
Right on the bustling main road for people-watching and reasonably priced, vegetarian food.
Delicious vegan and vegetarian meals right around the corner, try their Vietnamese fresh spring rolls and fresh mango juice.
THE PLANTS
Delicious vegan and vegetarian meals right around the corner, try their Vietnamese fresh spring rolls and fresh mango juice.
Shopping
Jenga Fairtrade Shop @ Michamvi Beach
Michamvi RoadLocal Arts & Crafts supporting a good cause.
Sightseeing
Jozani Forest
Spot the monkeys while enjoying a walk through tropical vegetation.
Across the road from the Jozani forest, you’ll find a small turtle sanctuary where you can get up close and personal with these friendly creatures.
Jozani Sea Turtle and Tortoise Sanctuary
Unnamed RoadAcross the road from the Jozani forest, you’ll find a small turtle sanctuary where you can get up close and personal with these friendly creatures.
Enjoy a tour with one of the knowledgeable guides in the tropical garden where hundreds of butterflies, all of which are native species to Zanzibar, fly freely.
Zanzibar Butterfly Centre
Enjoy a tour with one of the knowledgeable guides in the tropical garden where hundreds of butterflies, all of which are native species to Zanzibar, fly freely.
Everything Else
Kite Centre Zanzibar
Michamvi RoadProfessional, friendly, good value and around forever.
Drinks & Nightlife
Red Monkey Lodge Zanzibar
Live music nights, check their FB page for calendar.
New Jambo Bungalows
Friday night beach party.
Paje By Night
Cocktails & Themed party nights + the best grilled King Prawns.
Mahali Zanzibar
Seating right on the beach. Try their samosas and chips.