Stone Town is the historic heart of Zanzibar and one of the most fascinating cultural destinations in East Africa. The maze ...

‘I’ve seen the ocean creep closer every year. When I was a boy, the beach was much wider, but now the water reaches our doorsteps,’ says Ali Seif Hamad, a lifelong resident of Stone Town ‘Slavery, ...

Luxurious five-star hotel, The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town is set to open its doors from July 15, 2023. It will be the first of two new offerings from The Neela Collection in Zanzibar’s historic ...

There is a place in Africa that looks more like a European town than part of a tropical island. With its narrow alleys, centuries-old buildings, and a mix of cultures from around the world, it offers ...

Every 2 nd December, the Stone Town Conservation and Development Authority (STCDA) organizes Stone Town Day to celebrate the iconic site and raise awareness on the conservation and development of the ...

It's been 30 years since the death of Queen's Freddie Mercury and his birthplace has a museum dedicated to the singer. "Scaramouche! Scaramouche! Will you do the fandango?" I cry as I jump into a cab ...

This photo taken on Dec. 8, 2024 shows a view in the Stone Town in Zanzibar, Tanzania. Stone Town, designated as a World Heritage Site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural ...