The origins of East Africa’s Swahili culture can be traced to the shores of Zanzibar, where centuries of spice trade and ...

Watching (or, better yet, sailing) the traditional wooden dhow boats is a must on a visit to Zanzibar - Hugh Sitton/Stone RF Many visitors hold that the best thing to do in Zanzibar is, well, as ...

ZANZIBAR, Tanzania — Damp seeps through rotting beams and mildew-blackened walls. Roofs sag, balconies crack and shutters dangle from corroded hinges. Bit by bit, Zanzibar’s fabled Stone Town is ...

There are some fifty mosques in the old stone town of Zanzibar, which has a population of about 18,000. Sheriff contends that because mosques are social and traditional centers, it is possible to ...

His house, on the north-east side of Zanzibar Town, is now the headquarters of the Zanzibar Tourist Corporation, although it's not the best place to go for information, as opening hours are ...

Luxurious five-star hotel, The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town is set to open its doors from July 15, 2023. It will be the first of two new offerings from The Neela Collection in Zanzibar’s historic ...

Zanzibar’s new eco-town development Fumba Town – a project by developer CPS – joins forces with Sauti za Busara and becomes the main sponsor for East Africa’s most prominent international music ...