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A Day in Stone Town

A tiny town with a big punch, Stone Town is the perfect start to your Zanzibar Island adventure. An experience that truly felt like taking a magic carpet ride, this dazzling place took us to a Whole New World (how many Aladdin references do you think I can squeeze in here?) After waking up feeling like Princess Jasmin at the Forodhani Park Hotel, take a stroll over to Zanzibar Coffee House to admire the architecture and indulge in delicious sweets and savory treats before heading into the Darajani Market. Next, make your way over to lunch at the Rooftop Tea House, Emerson on Hurumzi Hotel for unbelievable sights and indescribable feelings (omg sorry you guys!). With no one to tell you no, or where to go, I think it may be time to shop for some shining, shimmering splendid souvenirs (THAT WAS THE LAST ONE I SWEAR). Finally let yourself get lost while shopping for souvenirs through the tiny, curvy streets of Stone Town on your way to dinner at the Forodhani Gardens before ending the night with a beautiful sunset at Africa House Hotel. Cap it all off out on the balcony of the Taperia where you can enjoy a couple cold Kilis while desperately trying to get Jambo Jambo out of your head.