Zanzibar - Wikipedia Zanzibar[a] is a Tanzanian archipelago off the coast of East Africa It is located in the Indian Ocean, and consists of many small islands and two large ones: Unguja (the main island, referred to informally as Zanzibar) and Pemba Island The capital is Zanzibar City, located on the island of Unguja
Zanzibar Island: All You Must Know Before You Go (2025 . . . The Zanzibar Archipelago, located in the Indian Ocean 15 miles off the coast of Tanzania, is a breathtaking spot to escape from the world You’ll enjoy clear, turquoise-blue water; shallow sandbars perfect for wading; and many small, nearly deserted islands virtually unvisited by tourists
Zanzibar | Geography, History, Map | Britannica Zanzibar is an island in the Indian Ocean, lying 22 miles (35 km) off the coast of east-central Africa In 1964 Zanzibar, together with Pemba Island and some other smaller islands, joined with Tanganyika on the mainland to form the United Republic of Tanzania
15 Zanzibar Travel Tips To Know BEFORE You Go - The World Pursuit Planning to travel to Zanzibar and in search of a few Zanzibar travel tips? Whether you are on an African honeymoon, finishing up your Kilimanjaro Trek, or exploring the plains of the Serengeti when ending it all with a long beach holiday one thing is for certain – Zanzibar Island is beautiful
Visit Zanzibar - Zanzibar Tanzania From the markets in Stone Town to exquisite tropical beaches and everything in between Discover a vibrant, multi-cultural cuisine, shop for spices, textiles, and jewellery and visit local cooperatives to learn more about our island's history, culture and people
The Ultimate Zanzibar Travel Guide (2025): Everything You . . . On the east coast, waves break over coral reefs and sand bars offshore, and low tide reveals small pools of starfish, small minnows, and anemones Up north, ocean swimming is much less susceptible to the tides, and smooth beaches and white sand make for dazzling days in the sun
Zanzibar Island travel - Lonely Planet | Tanzania, Africa Zanzibar Island is a jewel in the ocean, surrounded by beaches that rate among the finest in the world Here you can swim, snorkel or just lounge the hours away, while shoals of luminous fish graze over nearby coral gardens and pods of dolphins frolic offshore