Exotic. Sultry. Mysterious. Such is the spice island of Zanzibar. Most visitors go to Zanzibar for the beaches. But you’ll find no shortage of interesting things to do in Zanzibar beyond the beach.
If you only spend one week in Zanzibar, that would be enough to recharge after your safari and ready you for a return to real life back home. Okay, let’s go find out what to do in Zanzibar!
Spice tours are popular if you’re willing to vacate your beach chair and explore some of the island. Zanzibar’s lush interior is full of spice farms growing cardamom, cinnamon, and other spices.
At the entrance, a large group of monkeys, habituated to visitors, can be observed up close. With their crowns of white tufty hair, they’re quite adorable – especially
the babies.
Paje, which is just south of Bwejuu Beach, is the most popular place for kitesurfing. Indeed, it’s developing a reputation as a world-class kitesurfing destination.