Iddi’s guidebook
Food scene
Coral Rock Hotel
Crazy Monday Party became a tradition in the area. So every Monday, if you feel like going to a party, this is the place.
21 locals recommend
Coral Rock Hotel
Coral Rock Hotel
Crazy Monday Party became a tradition in the area. So every Monday, if you feel like going to a party, this is the place.
Chez Hassan
local and International food ( 5 minutes walk from the cottafe)
The Rock Restaurant Zanzibar
Night Food Market
Every night Forodhani Gardens at the Stone Town turns into a busy street food market! The fresh seafood and local delicacies, such as Zanzibari pizza are sold at that time.
Forodhani Gardens is located inside Zanzibar’s historic Stone Town, along the main promenade by the seafront.
Be sure to bring Tanzanian Shillings with you and be prepared to barter if you want to avoid overpaying for your culinary exploration.
12 locals recommend
Forodhani
Night Food Market
Every night Forodhani Gardens at the Stone Town turns into a busy street food market! The fresh seafood and local delicacies, such as Zanzibari pizza are sold at that time.
Forodhani Gardens is located inside Zanzibar’s historic Stone Town, along the main promenade by the seafront.
Be sure to bring Tanzanian Shillings with you and be prepared to barter if you want to avoid overpaying for your culinary exploration.
This place is famous for the Sunday swahili BBQ. For 30.000 tsh per person you have an all you can eat buffet with swahilli traditional food prepared by the hotel Chef. All while listening to life African music. The buffet starts at 7pm and if you want to stay longer, at 8pm the live music party starts.
20 locals recommend
Red Monkey Lodge Zanzibar
This place is famous for the Sunday swahili BBQ. For 30.000 tsh per person you have an all you can eat buffet with swahilli traditional food prepared by the hotel Chef. All while listening to life African music. The buffet starts at 7pm and if you want to stay longer, at 8pm the live music party starts.
Sightseeing
if you consider yourself a beach person and you plan on visiting Zanzibar, Mtende Beach definitely needs to be added to your list. The main section of the beach is situated between two rock formations, in a big cove. It’s absolutely stunning, and one of the coolest places to watch the tides change on the island.
6 locals recommend
Mtende beach
if you consider yourself a beach person and you plan on visiting Zanzibar, Mtende Beach definitely needs to be added to your list. The main section of the beach is situated between two rock formations, in a big cove. It’s absolutely stunning, and one of the coolest places to watch the tides change on the island.
This is a unique opportunity to visit and swim in a cave!
Entrance to the cave is $10 USD, which goes to protecting the area. Located in Jambiani village, near Jambiani Plaza and you can get there easily by car. There’s also a cultural centre at the top of the cave, which means you can listen to live music, take cooking classes, or watch bracelets be made as well as visiting the cave.
21 locals recommend
Kuza Cave
This is a unique opportunity to visit and swim in a cave!
Entrance to the cave is $10 USD, which goes to protecting the area. Located in Jambiani village, near Jambiani Plaza and you can get there easily by car. There’s also a cultural centre at the top of the cave, which means you can listen to live music, take cooking classes, or watch bracelets be made as well as visiting the cave.
Mnemba Island
Do you love swimming in turqouise water with breathtaking wildlife all around you? Then you’ve got to make sure visiting this gem is on your itinerary for your trip to Zanzibar. If you’re interested in snorkeling in paradise, Mnemba Island is the place to do it!
Mnemba Island is a small island located off the coast of Zanzibar. It’s surrounded by lovely coral reefs, which are considered a marine conservation area. It is a very popular destination for scuba diving & snorkeling among tourists.
There is a luxury resort on the island which you can stay at for upwards of 1000$ a night. The owner of the property is rumoured to be Bill Gates! Since it’s a private island, non-guests aren’t allowed on the island. But no matter where you’re staying in Zanzibar you can snorkel at the reefs. There’s also a sandbank that’s awesome to hang out at.
44 locals recommend
Mnemba Island
Mnemba Island
Do you love swimming in turqouise water with breathtaking wildlife all around you? Then you’ve got to make sure visiting this gem is on your itinerary for your trip to Zanzibar. If you’re interested in snorkeling in paradise, Mnemba Island is the place to do it!
Mnemba Island is a small island located off the coast of Zanzibar. It’s surrounded by lovely coral reefs, which are considered a marine conservation area. It is a very popular destination for scuba diving & snorkeling among tourists.
There is a luxury resort on the island which you can stay at for upwards of 1000$ a night. The owner of the property is rumoured to be Bill Gates! Since it’s a private island, non-guests aren’t allowed on the island. But no matter where you’re staying in Zanzibar you can snorkel at the reefs. There’s also a sandbank that’s awesome to hang out at.
Michamvi Sunset Beach
Perfect place to watch the sunset if you are on the East Coast.
9 locals recommend
Michamvi Sunset Beach
Michamvi Sunset Beach
Perfect place to watch the sunset if you are on the East Coast.
Changuu Island
Blue safari sandbank
Spice & Stone Town Tour