Welcome.

After dark, Stone Town’s poor street lighting and absence of people can feel a bit threatening, but the city is actually very safe.

This backstreets bakery uses a single wood-fired oven to produce a constant supply of brick-shaped white loaves for delivery to local shops and markets.

Display counter.

Stone Town is served by a large meat market. From numerous small abbatoirs on the outskirts of town, freshly slaughtered beef and lamb is delivered early each day.

There are many backsteet studios in Stone Town where local artists create artwork for tourists.

View across Stone Town.

Guests must leave their showes at the door.

Commissioned by sultan Barghash bin Said in the late 19th century, Hamamni Persian Baths once served the wealthy locals, both men and women. Although they no longer operate, the baths are open to visitors.

Dowh fishing boat, Zanzibar.