Zanzibar Is The Perfect Island Getaway & Here Are 8 Destinations To Prove It

1. Stone Town

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2. Nungwi Beach

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3. Prison Island

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4. Jozani Forest

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5. The Rock Restaurant

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6. Paje Beach

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7. Spice farms

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8. Mnemba Island

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