Unguja
Travel Guide





Visit Unguja
Where to stay in Unguja

Bwejuu Beach
Unique features of Bwejuu Beach include the beaches and restaurants. Make a stop by Paje Beach or Bwejuu Beach while you're exploring the area.

Konokono Beach Resort and Isaraya Over Water Villa
This hotel was BEAUTIFUL! The pictures do not do it any justice. We stayed at the overwater villas for one night and the service was exceptional. The food was good. They brought a floating breakfast that was delicious. Even the regular villas were really nice. Also “the rock”restaurant was 15 mins ...
Reviewed on 7 Dec, 2025

TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
The staff 100% make this place, so friendly, so helpful and generally infectious. We cant thank everyone enough for making our honeymoon so special and taking care of us throughout our stay
Reviewed on 1 Oct, 2025

Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa - Premium All Inclusive
Exceptional 24hr service!
Reviewed on 29 Nov, 2025

Soul Paje Managed by TOC
Very nice family holiday. All family enjoyed it! Spacious and clean 3 bedroom flat with full kitchen and large balcony. Would love to come back! Only one downside- could not buy dishwasher tablets anywhere in Paje😄
Reviewed on 2 Nov, 2025

Surfescape Zanzibar
Good
Reviewed on 5 Jan, 2025

Royal Cliff Zanzibar
The hotel is beautiful and the views are wonderful. The road to the hotel is rough but that doesn't bother me. The beds need to be more comfortable. They are a little too hard for me. Other than that everything else was great!
Reviewed on 4 Jan, 2025
Popular places to visit

Forodhani Gardens
Relax in this scenic tree-filled oceanside park that transforms into a lively and busy seafood market after the sun goes down.

Slave Market
An Anglican cathedral now stands on this site where slaves once suffered before being sold into harsh servitude.

Mnarani Natural Aquarium
View adult and hatchling hawksbill and green turtles and help to ensure their conservation at this community-operated site where you can stay as a volunteer.

Old Fort
Browse the stalls of the courtyard market and attend festivals in the amphitheater in the oldest site in the historic center.

Christ Church Cathedral
Admire the coral stone design and see the museum and memorial of this church that was built to celebrate the end of slavery.

House of Wonders
See one of the early buildings of Zanzibar’s modern development, with wide verandas overlooking the ocean and relics from the late 1800s.
Things to do

Quad Adventures in Zanzibar: Nungwi / Kendwa

Mnemba: African Maldives Day Tour with Optional Lunch

From Kendwa: Mnemba Boat Trip and Dolphin Snorkel Adventure

5-Hour Snorkeling, Swimming with Dolphins and Sea Turtles Aquarium





