Unguja Travel Guide

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Where to stay in Unguja

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Bwejuu Beach

Unique features of Bwejuu Beach include the beaches and restaurants. Make a stop by Paje Beach or Bwejuu Beach while you're exploring the area.

Bwejuu Beach
TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar

TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar

5 out of 5
Kiwengwa Kiwengwa
The price is NZ$307 per night from 28 May to 29 May
NZ$307
28 May - 29 May
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! (265 reviews)
Great time! Staff, food, and overall property were amazing. Will highly recommend it to anyone.

Reviewed on 5 May 2026

TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
Ycona Luxury Resort

Ycona Luxury Resort

5 out of 5
Marumbi Uroa Unguja South Region
The price is NZ$736 per night from 15 May to 16 May
NZ$736
15 May - 16 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Uroa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 4 restaurants. Popular attractions Marumbi Beach and Uroa Beach are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (31 reviews)
Lovly

Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026

Ycona Luxury Resort
Tembo Kiwengwa Resort

Tembo Kiwengwa Resort

4.5 out of 5
Kiwengwa Kiwengwa Zanzibar
The price is NZ$597 per night from 26 May to 27 May
NZ$597
26 May - 27 May
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 ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (20 reviews)
The property itself is very nice and well kept. The staff were also great! The pool is nice but a little deep at 1.4m but I’m just short. They do need to do a better job of food safety and covering food from flies. If I didn’t make it right at buffet opening, everything was covered in bugs! Also ...

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Tembo Kiwengwa Resort
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Surfescape Zanzibar

Surfescape Zanzibar

3.5 out of 5
Kiwengwa Kiwengwa Mkoa wa Unguja Kaskazini
Stay at this beach apartment in Kiwengwa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a beach locale. Popular attractions Kiwengwa Beach and Pongwe Beach are located ...
Surfescape Zanzibar
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
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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Popular places to visit

Slave Market

Slave Market

4.5/5(8 reviews)

An Anglican cathedral now stands on this site where slaves once suffered before being sold into harsh servitude.

Slave Market
Forodhani Gardens

Forodhani Gardens

4/5(4 reviews)

Relax in this scenic tree-filled oceanside park that transforms into a lively and busy seafood market after the sun goes down.

Forodhani Gardens
Old Fort

Old Fort

4.5/5(6 reviews)

Browse the stalls of the courtyard market and attend festivals in the amphitheater in the oldest site in the historic center.

Old Fort
Christ Church Cathedral

Christ Church Cathedral

4/5(3 reviews)

Admire the coral stone design and see the museum and memorial of this church that was built to celebrate the end of slavery.

Christ Church Cathedral
House of Wonders

House of Wonders

3.5/5(5 reviews)

See one of the early buildings of Zanzibar’s modern development, with wide verandas overlooking the ocean and relics from the late 1800s.

House of Wonders

Kite Centre Zanzibar

4/5(2 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Kite Centre Zanzibar during your stay in Paje. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.

Kite Centre Zanzibar

Activities

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

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

NZ$102
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
5-Hour Snorkeling, Swimming with Dolphins and Sea Turtles Aquarium
Experience the Magic of Mnemba: Half-Day Dolphin & Snorkeling

Experience the Magic of Mnemba: Half-Day Dolphin & Snorkeling

NZ$99
per adult
Experience the Magic of Mnemba: Half-Day Dolphin & Snorkeling
From Kendwa: Mnemba Boat Trip and Dolphin Snorkel Adventure

From Kendwa: Mnemba Boat Trip and Dolphin Snorkel Adventure

NZ$71
per adult
From Kendwa: Mnemba Boat Trip and Dolphin Snorkel Adventure
Zanzibar Dhow Evening Sunset Cruise Tour at Nungwi&Kendwa Beach

Zanzibar Dhow Evening Sunset Cruise Tour at Nungwi&Kendwa Beach

NZ$60
per adult
Zanzibar Dhow Evening Sunset Cruise Tour at Nungwi&Kendwa Beach
Mnemba Island Snorkeling Adventure with Dolphins & Coral Reefs

Mnemba Island Snorkeling Adventure with Dolphins & Coral Reefs

NZ$85
per adult
Mnemba Island Snorkeling Adventure with Dolphins & Coral Reefs
Snorkeling Adventure at Mnemba Island and Dolphin from Nungwi

Snorkeling Adventure at Mnemba Island and Dolphin from Nungwi

NZ$85
per adult
Snorkeling Adventure at Mnemba Island and Dolphin from Nungwi
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Cities near Unguja

Nungwi

Nungwi

Zanzibar Town

Zanzibar Town

Paje

Paje

Eden Rock Zanzibar in Makunduchi. Magical paradise place. Beautiful beach and bay.

Makunduchi

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