Once arrived on Zanzibar there is no way past Stone Town, the historical centre of Zanzibar City and the heart of the island. Because there were no changes over the last 100 years, you feel like time travelling while walking through Stone Town. Traders, colonial masters and pirates left their marks in the colourful streets of the old town, which was appointed to UNESCO World Heritage in 1994.

The House of Wonders, which is located at the harbour of the city, was the first building on the island to have electric lights. From the House of Wonders you can look at Prison Island, a former prison and quarantine station, only a few miles off the coast in front of Stone Town. Today it is a popular tourist attraction and a home for giant turtles. During a visit of Zanzibar, the Spice Island, it is strongly recommended to join one of the famous Spice Tours. Over 50 different spices can be seen and tasted on the plantations close to Stone Town. Only a few steps besides the beautiful beaches of Zanzibar you can find a place you would not expect: a rambling landscape out of big limestone caves. A magic place - not only for the natives.