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Safiri Tanzania
Forodhani Gardens
Park

Forodhani Gardens

Stone Town, Tanzania

About

The waterfront park that transforms after dark into the town's famous open-air street-food market.

Compact urban park fronting a centuries-old fort, with palms & shrubs, open lawns & sea views.

Park

Opening hours

  • Monday: 8:00 AM – 11:40 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 11:40 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 11:40 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM – 11:40 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM – 11:40 PM
  • Saturday: 8:00 AM – 11:40 PM
  • Sunday: 8:00 AM – 11:40 PM

Where it is

Getting to & around Stone Town

From other cities: From Dar es Salaam, Azam Marine fast ferries reach Zanzibar in about two hours, or 15-20 minute flights run on Coastal, Auric and ZanAir; domestic flights also link Arusha and the northern safari circuit.

Getting around: Stone Town's alleys are car-free and best explored on foot; beyond the old town, bajaji (tuk-tuks), taxis and Bolt cars operate, while shared daladalas run to the beaches and villages.

Full getting-there guide

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Old Fort (Ngome Kongwe)

The 17th-century Omani stone fortress on the seafront, now a cultural venue hosting markets, performances and festivals.
House of Wonders (Beit-al-Ajaib) Museum
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House of Wonders (Beit-al-Ajaib)

The landmark palace of the sultans that once dazzled with East Africa's first electricity and elevator, under long-term restoration.
Former Slave Market and Anglican Cathedral Museum
Stone Town

Former Slave Market and Anglican Cathedral

A moving memorial and museum built over the old market, where the cathedral altar marks the site of the whipping post.
Darajani Market
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Darajani Market

Stone Town's chaotic central bazaar where fish, fruit, spices and everyday island life spill through narrow lanes.