Zanzibar

Zanzibar pairs the winding coral-stone lanes of Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with some of the finest white-sand beaches on the East African coast. Centuries of Swahili, Arab, Persian, and Indian trade have shaped its architecture, cuisine, and culture.

Beyond Stone Town's markets and historic sites, the island's spice farms, dhow sailing trips, and turquoise waters make it a natural close to a Tanzania safari, or a rewarding standalone island escape.

• Stone Town UNESCO heritage sites
• Spice farm tours
• White-sand beaches and dhow sailing
• Snorkelling and diving on the reef