Zanzibar Urban/West, Tanzania · Africa
Zanzibar is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Bububu, 50km from Nungwi Beach.
Zanzibar is a city located in Zanzibar Urban/West, Tanzania. With a population of 709,809, it is an important destination in Africa.
On a road trip, Zanzibar sits in Tanzania. It's in the Africa/Dar es Salaam time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Zanzibar to your route.
Ng'ambo (literally, "The Other Side"; sometimes also referred to as the "New City") is one of the two main parts comprising Zanzibar City, the capital of Zanzibar, the other being the historical Stone Town. Ng'ambo is much larger and more modern than Stone Town, with office buildings and large apartment blocks, asRead more
well as slum areas. Ng'ambo and Stone Town are divided by Creek Road.
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Zanzibar is located in Zanzibar Urban/West, Tanzania, Africa. The coordinates are -6.1639 latitude, 39.1979 longitude.
Zanzibar has a population of approximately 709,809 people, making it a city in Tanzania.
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2 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
The tallest building in Stone Town, built in 1883 as a sultan's ceremonial palace and the first in Zanzibar with electric light and a lift. Its tiered balconies front the Forodhani seafront.
1 km · about 5 min drive
beach
A stunning beach at Zanzibar's northern tip where traditional dhows glide past and the tide barely recedes.
50 km · about 60 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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