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Stone Town, Zanzibar

Stone Town, Tanzania
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Ranked #2 of 13 attractions in Stone Town
Type: Civic Centers
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Zanzibar, Tanzania
Senior Contributor
33 reviews 33 reviews
16 attraction reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2013 NEW

Winding alleys, old churches and cathedrals, mosques, madrassas, open air markets for fruit, vegetables, fish, game, meats, cloth, spices, clothing, art, handmade soaps, etc etc......There is much to see and do here, the old fort, Palace of Wonders, Forodani Gardens, Tippu Tips house, the old Post Office, boat excursions and shopping. There is much activity and everyone is willing to... More

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Tel Aviv, Israel
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

If it your first time at africa, stone town will not be easy - even it is a good point to get used to Africa's town, Most of the town is dirty and dark in the night - but still safe. You have to walk and talk with the local in order to find the local gems - the local... More

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Mek'ele, Ethiopia
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

No need of a guided tour, stone town is rather small and it is enjoyable to get lost in the narrow streets, where amazing buildings, doors and shops are at each corner.

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Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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5 reviews 5 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

Everyone in Zanzibar seems to know Ally Keys. I suspect many would be better off if that were untrue. I booked a motorbike through Manch Lodge – they advertise the service as their own, using Ally Keys as their contractor. It turns out that everyone, all tour offices and lodges, rents through Ally Keys; he has the market cornered and... More

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London, United Kingdom
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19 reviews 19 reviews
4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013

Wonderful place simply just to get lost in. Stone Town is made up of numerous small lanes, forget the maps and just enjoy getting lost in this beautiful old town with a beautiful sight just around the next corner. People friendly but do watch out the the odd scarmer. At night head to the night markets near the ocean front... More

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New London, Connecticut
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10 reviews 10 reviews
4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

The town is beautiful, make sure to put down your camera and just explore. If you want get a tour guide, they are full of information and can easily navigate the confusing streets. If you don't want a tour guide make sure to greet a lot of people, or else they might give you bad direction. If you are super... More

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Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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9 reviews 9 reviews
5 attraction reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

very good location food customer streat and the big things i like in the receveing customer i was like home!!!!!!!!

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NC
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2013

Ask yourself why you came to Zanzibar? Beaches--stay for a day and maybe a night and then go back to the beach. Wander around Stone Town, take in the night food market, check out the waterfront at sunset and have a good dinner. History--stay a few nights, hire a local guide to show you the sights and tell you the... More

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Miami Beach, Florida, United States
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2013

I tried to write a good review but if you are Black it seems trip advisor doesnt post your reviews?!

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Ljubljana, Slovenia
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2013

This year at the end of the March, I went to Zanzibar, where I stayed in Pwani silver sand hotel located in Pwani Mchangani. I was there for 7 days, when i got robbed, by a group of 5 local man,who where planing the attack from the day I arrived. I must say that the things that were hapening that... More

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