Unguja Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A traditional wooden boat on clear turquoise water.
A beach with palm trees, thatched-roof huts, and people on the sand.
A clear blue sea with a sailboat and a distant island.
A beach with clear turquoise water, a sandy shore, and palm trees.
A beach with clear turquoise water, palm trees, and thatched-roof huts.
TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar

TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar

5 out of 5
Kiwengwa Kiwengwa
The price is £181 per night from 26 Sept to 27 Sept
£181
26 Sept - 27 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kiwengwa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
JAZ Amaluna - Adults Only 16+

JAZ Amaluna - Adults Only 16+

5 out of 5
Uroa Uroa Zanzibar
The price is £219 per night from 9 Oct to 10 Oct
£219
9 Oct - 10 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Uroa. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants and on-site spa services. Popular attractions Uroa Beach and Marumbi Beach are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)
"Not one complaint 10/10 everyone was nice the food was amazing great shows we loved it so much we had to stay and extra day and we were so mad we had to leave will definitely be coming back !!!!!!!!!!"

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026

JAZ Amaluna - Adults Only 16+
JAZ Elite Aurora

JAZ Elite Aurora

5 out of 5
Michamvi Kae Michamvi Unguja South Region
The price is £265 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
£265
2 Oct - 3 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Michamvi. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 6 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Michamvi Kae Beach and Pingwe Beach are located ...
JAZ Elite Aurora
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Amour Beach Villas

Amour Beach Villas

3.5 out of 5
Jambo Beach Resort Paje Southern Region
Stay at this beach villa in Paje. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Paje Beach and Jambiani Beach are located nearby.
Amour Beach Villas
Luxury Lions Villas Zanzibar - with Private Cook&Infinity Pools

Luxury Lions Villas Zanzibar - with Private Cook&Infinity Pools

4 out of 5
Kumba Urembo, 4 Kiwengwa Zanzibar
Stay at this beach villa in Kiwengwa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a beach locale. Popular attractions Kiwengwa Beach and Pongwe Beach are located ...
Luxury Lions Villas Zanzibar - with Private Cook&Infinity Pools
Royal Cliff Zanzibar

Royal Cliff Zanzibar

3.5 out of 5
Chuini Bububu Zanzibar
Stay at this beach villa in Bububu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a private beach. Popular attractions Sea Cliff Golf Course and Siso Spice Farm are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (7 reviews)
"Amazing. Great food, service. Incredible"

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2026

Royal Cliff Zanzibar
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Stay near popular Unguja attractions

A historical building with a sign reading "East Africa Slave Trade Exhibit".

Slave Market

8.6/10 (487 reviews)
An Anglican cathedral now stands on this site where slaves once suffered before being sold into harsh servitude.
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Things to do

Mnemba from North & East half day

Mnemba from North & East half day

£40
per adult
Mnemba from North & East half day
Mnemba: African Maldives Day Tour with Lunch

Mnemba: African Maldives Day Tour with Optional Lunch

£40
per adult
Mnemba: African Maldives Day Tour with Optional Lunch
From Kendwa: Mnemba Boat Trip and Dolphin Snorkel Adventure

From Kendwa: Mnemba Boat Trip and Dolphin Snorkel Adventure

£40
per adult
From Kendwa: Mnemba Boat Trip and Dolphin Snorkel Adventure
Tumbatu island snorkling tour : from Kendwa & Nungwi

Tumbatu island snorkling tour : from Kendwa & Nungwi

£33
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tumbatu island snorkling tour : from Kendwa & Nungwi
Zanzibar: Mnemba Island Dolphin and Snorkeling Tour

Zanzibar: Mnemba Island Dolphin and Snorkeling Tour

£14
per adult
Zanzibar: Mnemba Island Dolphin and Snorkeling Tour
Picture 1 for Activity kendwa: jet ski experience

Zanzibar Kendwa Beach: Jet Ski Ride Experience

£48
per traveller
Zanzibar Kendwa Beach: Jet Ski Ride Experience
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Cities near Unguja

A traditional wooden boat on clear turquoise water.

Jambiani

A wooden pier leading to overwater bungalows with turquoise water.

Nungwi

A clear blue sea, a rocky coastline, and a clear sky.

Matemwe

A tropical island with a white sandy beach, clear turquoise waters, and a thatched-roof structure.

Kiwengwa

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