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Things to do in Zanzibar - Enjoy a Delightful Holiday in this Gorgeous Land

Zanzibar is a charming destination replete with a myriad of charms. Read on and find out how you can enjoy a delightful holiday experience here.

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Visit Stone Town

Stone Town, which is known to be the old part of Zanzibar City is a place that will surely fill your heart with supreme delight. This iconic destination can effortlessly enthral everyone who visits it! Stone Town, which is the capital of Zanzibar, boasts of an incredible culture. You can enjoy a casual stroll in this area and witness the charm of the many old buildings, quaint cafes as well as stylish restaurants. A truly memorable experience will be yours for sure when you explore this region on foot with your loved ones! Be sure to take your camera with you when you go to Stone Town as the sights here will surely take your very breath away!

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Nungwi Beach

Needless to say, your holiday experience in Zanzibar will be incomplete without some seaside fun! The best place to experience this is at the Nungwi beach, which is one of the most popular resort areas in Zanzibar. The golden beach here was ranked 43rd in CNN's 2014 list of the World's Best Beaches! So do make sure you visit it and witness its splendid beauty!
You will be able to reach this beach in about 2 hours if you stay at a hotel like The Residence Zanzibar. The myriad of restaurants, coffee shops as well as the quaint massage parlours that line the shores of Nungwi beach will make your visit truly delightful for sure!

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Watch the sunset

Watching the mesmerizing red sunset of Zanzibar is one of the best things to do in Zanzibar! There are lots of places that offer great opportunities for you to watch the sunset with your loved ones in the golden hour of the day. Stone Town is quite often recommended by many. You can book a hotel which has a rooftop or a private terrace so you will get the chance to witness the fiery splendour of the dying sun in privacy.

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Snorkelling

Snorkelling is one of the most exciting things that you will get to do during your tour in Zanzibar. The underwater life here is mesmerizing so your snorkelling expedition will truly be quite colourful. There are lots of great tour operators and water sports centres here which offer services as well as equipment to those who like to indulge in this experience. You can enjoy a rewarding snorkelling session at Mnemba Atoll.

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Watch the giant turtles

During your tour in Zanzibar, you will get the chance to witness the beauty of giant turtles. The experience will remain etched in your memory for a very long time! The Prison Island is a famous spot here which offers incredible opportunities to watch giant turtles as they roam free. You will even get the chance to get touch these turtles. Of course, you will have to be very careful and gentle when doing so! Some of the turtles that you find on this island are over 180 years old!