Zanzibar 's Stonetown is a fascinating place to visit. Spend your days walking through the winding streets; discover buildings and hotels with overhanging balconies and huge, intricately carved wooden doors.

A stay in Stone Town enables you to shop for anything from antiques and gemstones to flavoursome spices. You can also visit the bazaar where the traders still bargain frantically. Stonetown was East Africa 's most famous port - and the island has cultural and architectural influences from all over the world.

Stonetown has a fine spattering of great hotels which offer a haven from the hustle and bustle of life in Zanzibar. These include Zanzibar Serena Inn, Tembo House Hotel, Dhow Palace Hotel and Beyt Al Chai.

For the freshest seafood and exotic spices, we recommend that you don't miss the opportunity to visit some of Stone Town 's restaurants.