TripSmithZanzibar
A curated guide to Zanzibar, Tanzania: 8 top sights, 8 standout places to eat, where to stay, and a sample itinerary.
What to see
- Mtende Beach 4.8★ (1,700 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Cheetah's Rock 4.6★ (1,100 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Lubaacris tours & Safaris 4.6★ (1,100 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- The Safari Blue, Zanzibar 4.4★ (1,100 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Kuza Cave 4.2★ (1,200 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Paje Beach 4.5★ (743 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- The Tanzanite Museum 5.0★ (240 reviews) · Museum
- The Spice Route Museum 5.0★ (72 reviews) · Museum
Where to eat
- Hello Capitano Zanzibar 4.8★ (2,100 reviews) · Restaurant
- Beach House Zanzibar 4.4★ (1,600 reviews) · Fusion restaurant
- THE GARTEN 4.8★ (992 reviews) · Restaurant
- LOST SOLES Bar and Lodge, Zanzibar 4.7★ (735 reviews) · Restaurant
- Stone Town Cafe 4.3★ (1,000 reviews) · Cafe
- Shanga Restaurant Paje 4.3★ (979 reviews) · Restaurant
- Pompetti Restaurant of Zanzibar 4.7★ (542 reviews) · Italian
- The Restaurant @ The Bali Resort Zanzibar 4.9★ (154 reviews) · Restaurant
Where to drink
- Arnoldi´s on the Cliff - Bar & Bites 5.0★ (150 reviews) · Bar
- Marafiki Beach Bar 4.9★ (49 reviews) · Lounge bar
- Bahari Bar 4.7★ (204 reviews) · Bar
- JETTY BAR 4.8★ (28 reviews) · Bar
- Floating Bar 4.7★ (47 reviews) · Bar
A sample 3-day shape
Day 1
- Morning: Mtende Beach
- Afternoon: The Safari Blue, Zanzibar
- Dinner: Hello Capitano Zanzibar
- Nightcap: Arnoldi´s on the Cliff - Bar & Bites
Day 2
- Morning: Cheetah's Rock
- Afternoon: Kuza Cave
- Dinner: Beach House Zanzibar
- Nightcap: Marafiki Beach Bar
Day 3
- Morning: Lubaacris tours & Safaris
- Afternoon: Paje Beach
- Dinner: THE GARTEN
- Nightcap: Bahari Bar
This is a starting shape — plan your own Zanzibar trip →
Frequently asked
How many days do you need in Zanzibar?
With 21 notable sights and 14 standout eateries, 2–4 days covers the essentials at a relaxed pace.