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Pristine beaches, spice farms, Stone Town UNESCO site, wildlife
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Pristine beaches, spice farms, Stone Town UNESCO site, wildlife
Tanzania Get directions
"In Matemwe village, a crystal-clear turquoise pool skims the edge of this seaside villa, with a private stretch of beach steps away. Guests are pampered with daily cleanings and meals by a private chef, plus opportunities for snorkeling and dolphin watching in the Indian Ocean." - Jamie Spain, Jessica Sulima
"An island rich in cultural fusion where the UNESCO-listed Stone Town reveals a blend of African, Arab, Indian and European influences in its architecture and cuisine, while diverse beaches — from lively Nungwi and Kendwa to quieter Matemwe and Paje — cater to many tastes." - Travel + Leisure Editors
"Perched on the seventh floor of the Marriott , Zanzibar feels more like a tropical oasis with an excellent city view rather than a bar on top of a hotel. Lush with plants and vegetation that blends in with the tropical shirts worn by 1/4 of the guests, at any given moment you can probably hear someone half-jokingly say “Hey, it’s five o’clock somewhere,” while sipping on a mai tai and snacking on BBQ pork wontons and jerk chicken wings. Don’t go in expecting drinks as complex as at a dedicated tiki bar like —this is still, technically, a hotel bar—but they still fit the theme and arrive in fun glassware. Whether you find yourself here as a Marriott guest or just a regular bar patron, Zanzibar will do a pretty good job of making you forget that you’re just a few floors up from the busy streets of Downtown. " - Nicolai McCrary
"Pristine beaches and picturesque sunsets define Zanzibar, where visitors can tour spice farms to learn about cloves, nutmeg and cinnamon, wander the historic Stone Town UNESCO site, and seek wildlife like the Zanzibar red colobus monkeys in Jozani Forest Reserve." - Travel + Leisure Editors
"Technically part of Tanzania but with its own rich history, Zanzibar invites visitors to greet locals and immerse themselves in a friendly Swahili-speaking culture amid stunning island scenery." - Kendall Cornish Kendall Cornish Kendall Cornish is an editor and digital producer. She previously worked as an editor for the Dotdash Meredith brands including InStyle, Real Simple, Health, Travel + Leisure, and People. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
