PrideInn Hotel Nyali – For a cheap, clean, and comfortable room in a homely hotel, this is the place for you. Rooms start at $35 and the hotel even has a pool.
Ziwa Beach Resort – For a quirky, treehouse vibe, check out this beach resort, with rooms starting at $40.
Afrochic Diani – For 5-star luxury, splash the cash for this full-board resort.
Festival of the Dhow Countries – July, Zanzibar Often described as East Africa’s largest cultural event, the Zanzibar International Film Festival, or Festival of the Dhow Countries is an iconic event.
It brings together the arts and cultures of several East African countries with those of India, Pakistan, the Gulf States, Iran, and the Indian Ocean islands.
While the film competition is the main event, it attracts an enormous variety of cultural experiences from music, theatre, and performing arts, to workshops, seminars, and conferences.
The festival sprawls between several beautiful and historical venues near the seafront in Stone Town, with a Village Panorama that extends the festival outwards to the rural communities.
It is a unique event to enjoy and one of the best things to do in Zanzibar on a visit.
Other things to do in Zanzibar
Visit Zanzibar’s Old Town; Stone Town
Shop at Darajani Market
Try or watch Capoeira; often found on the beach in the evenings
Relax on one of the gorgeous beaches
Try snorkeling at Mnemba Atoll
Eat at The Rock
See the turtles on Prison Island
Where to stay in Stone Town?
Zenji Hotel – A small but comfortable option in the heart of the city with rooms starting at $42
Mizingani Seafront Hotel – This is a more luxurious option with the seafront location making it a romantic choice in Stone Town; starting at $88.
