Julius Nyerere International Airport 3 hr 21
Chumbe Island (1 hr 9) Private island & nature reserve with wildlife-rich coral reefs, forests & an eco-lodge. Hamamni Persian Baths (12 min) Guided tours are available of this historic former bath complex built for a sultan. Anglican Cathedral (12 min) Historic church made of stone with an elaborate altar & adjacent slavery monument. spice community shop (11 min) House of Wonders (Beit Al Ajaib) (14 min) The grand former palace of a sultan, offering visitors gardens & a clocktower. Old Dispensary (13 min) Elegant late-19th-century building with elaborate Indian & European elements, now home to a museum. Old Fort (14 min) 17th-century fort with souvenir vendors, nightly entertainment & occasional festivals. Changu Island (36 min) Reached by private boat, this island once housed a prison & is home to many giant tortoises. Cheetah's Rock (43 min) ZIPA-accredited educational wildlife rescue & conservation center known for its cheetah tours. Spice & Stone Town Tour (32 min) Old Fort and Cultural Center (14 min) Historic 17th-century fortress noted for its imposing ramparts & sweeping ocean views. Kidichi Spice Farms (30 min) Visitors can take tours of this spice farm & learn about the growing & trade in these delicacies. Bawe Island (12 min) People's Palace Museum (14 min) Museum in 19th-century palace with exhibitions on the history of Khalifa bin Harub's sultanate. |