Unguja Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A traditional wooden boat on clear turquoise water.
A beach with palm trees, thatched-roof huts, and people on the sand.
A clear blue sea with a sailboat and a distant island.
A beach with clear turquoise water, a sandy shore, and palm trees.
A beach with clear turquoise water, palm trees, and thatched-roof huts.
TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar

TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar

5 out of 5
Kiwengwa Kiwengwa
The price is NZ$478 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
NZ$478
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kiwengwa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (298 reviews)
"I’d like to raise a complaint about the way I was treated at reception. I went to ask what time our confirmed airport transfer would leave tomorrow, as no timing had been provided. The female receptionist laughed at me before saying, “Sorry, what’s your flight time?” I found her reaction very rude ..."

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2026

TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
JAZ Amaluna - Adults Only 16+

JAZ Amaluna - Adults Only 16+

5 out of 5
Uroa Uroa Zanzibar
The price is NZ$523 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
NZ$523
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Uroa. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants and on-site spa services. Popular attractions Uroa Beach and Marumbi Beach are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)
"Not one complaint 10/10 everyone was nice the food was amazing great shows we loved it so much we had to stay and extra day and we were so mad we had to leave will definitely be coming back !!!!!!!!!!"

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026

JAZ Amaluna - Adults Only 16+
Tembo Kiwengwa Resort

Tembo Kiwengwa Resort

5 out of 5
Kiwengwa Kiwengwa Zanzibar
The price is NZ$515 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
NZ$515
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kiwengwa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Kiwengwa Beach and Mapenzi Beach are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (35 reviews)
"Amazing, this hotel is good for families vacation also Muslim families. All food is HALAL, no alcohol allowed. Clean, friendly stuff and excellent activities Please come and enjoy in zanzibar"

Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026

Tembo Kiwengwa Resort
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Soul Paje Managed by TOC

Soul Paje Managed by TOC

4 out of 5
The Soul Africa P.O. Box 48 Paje Unguja South Region
Stay at this aparthotel in Paje. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Paje Beach and Jambiani Beach are located ...
Soul Paje Managed by TOC
Royal Cliff Zanzibar

Royal Cliff Zanzibar

3.5 out of 5
Chuini Bububu Zanzibar
Stay at this beach villa in Bububu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a private beach. Popular attractions Sea Cliff Golf Course and Siso Spice Farm are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (7 reviews)
"Amazing. Great food, service. Incredible"

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2026

Royal Cliff Zanzibar
Luxury Lions Villas Zanzibar - with Private Cook&Infinity Pools

Luxury Lions Villas Zanzibar - with Private Cook&Infinity Pools

4 out of 5
Kumba Urembo, 4 Kiwengwa Zanzibar
Stay at this beach villa in Kiwengwa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a beach locale. Popular attractions Kiwengwa Beach and Pongwe Beach are located ...
Luxury Lions Villas Zanzibar - with Private Cook&Infinity Pools
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Stay near popular Unguja attractions

A historical building with a sign reading "East Africa Slave Trade Exhibit".

Slave Market

8.6/10 (487 reviews)
An Anglican cathedral now stands on this site where slaves once suffered before being sold into harsh servitude.
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Activities

5-Hour Snorkeling, Swimming with Dolphins and Sea Turtles Aquarium

5-Hour Snorkeling, Swimming with Dolphins and Sea Turtles Aquarium

NZ$105
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
5-Hour Snorkeling, Swimming with Dolphins and Sea Turtles Aquarium
From Kendwa: Mnemba Boat Trip and Dolphin Snorkel Adventure

From Kendwa: Mnemba Boat Trip and Dolphin Snorkel Adventure

NZ$96
per adult
From Kendwa: Mnemba Boat Trip and Dolphin Snorkel Adventure
Zanzibar: Mnemba Island Dolphin & Snorkeling with Pickup

Zanzibar: Mnemba Island Dolphin & Snorkeling with Pickup

NZ$44
per adult
Zanzibar: Mnemba Island Dolphin & Snorkeling with Pickup
Snorkeling Adventure at Mnemba Island and Dolphin from Nungwi

Snorkeling Adventure at Mnemba Island and Dolphin from Nungwi

NZ$87
per adult
Snorkeling Adventure at Mnemba Island and Dolphin from Nungwi
Sunset party cruise in Zanzibar with BoomBoom Boat

Sunset party cruise in Zanzibar with BoomBoom Boat

NZ$44
per adult
Sunset party cruise in Zanzibar with BoomBoom Boat
Zanzibar: Nungwi Sunset Dhow Cruise with Soft Drinks

Sunset Dhow Cruise with Pick-up

NZ$30
per adult
Sunset Dhow Cruise with Pick-up
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Cities near Unguja

A wooden pier leading to overwater bungalows with turquoise water.

Nungwi

A large, ornate, white, geometric structure with intricate patterns and a central glass window.

Zanzibar Town

A beach with a thatched umbrella and a clear blue sky.

Paje

A coastal scene with clear turquoise water, rocky cliffs, and lush greenery.

Makunduchi

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