Situated on the western coast of Zanzibar’s Unguja Island, UNESCO-listed Stone Town is the oldest part of Zanzibar City and is the cultural heart of the island. The town’s photogenic winding alleys are fringed by grand historic buildings, bustling bazaars, a glorious sultan’s palace, and the intriguing House of Wonders - named as such for exhibiting running water and electricity as never before in 1883. Stone Town also boasts numerous sacred buildings - over fifty mosques, six Hindu Temples, a Catholic, and an Anglican Cathedral - all of which are beautiful in unique ways. Other highlights include sunset dhow cruises; spice tours to aromatic distilleries; and neighbouring Changuu Island, home to stunning sandy beaches, a historic prison, and dozens of giant, ancient tortoises.
Pingwe is a gorgeous beach town set on the eastern coast of Tanzanian island of Unguja, at the northern tip of Michamvi Peninsula. The village is surrounded by incredible natural beauty - white-sand beaches lapped by crystal-clear turquoise waters. Visitors can soak up breathtakingly beautiful sunsets, enjoy a delicious seafood lunch at the unique Rock Restaurant which is perched on a tiny coral outcrop about 30 metres off Pingwe beach and enjoy magnificent views across Chwaka Bay.
