Zanzibar City offers budget travelers a mesmerizing mix of historic Stone Town streets, pristine beaches, and affordable spice tours, all accessible for under $30/day with local eats and guesthouses.
- ●Wander free in Stone Town's alleys and visit the bustling Darajani Market
- ●Relax on public beaches like those near Forodhani Gardens
- ●Take a cheap walking tour of slave market history and Freddie Mercury's birthplace
- ●Day trip to affordable spice farms (from $15)
Expect hot, humid weather year-round with short heavy rains March-May; English is widely spoken in tourist areas but Swahili dominates markets.