Bienvenidos al bello Zanzibar, Tanzania!!!
Después de subir Kili lo que mas anhelaba era estar en algún destino súper paradisiaco para solo relajarme y dejar descansar mi cuerpo después de semejante subida de 8 días a la montaña mas alta de África.
Apenas terminamos de explorar Arusha agarramos un vuelo directo de Fly Coastal para llegar al famoso escondido Zanzibar. Este destino no es muy popular en Latinoamérica o muchos lugares del mundo pero créanme que es el nuevo “Mykonos” que seguro lo verán en muchas paginas de Instagram pronto ya que esta en pleno desarrollo y muchos hoteles de casas grandes ya están ahí o lo tienen en la mira.
Antes de explorar la parte norte de Zanzibar queríamos explorar primero la bella antigua ciudad llamada: Stone Town que es uno de los lugares más evocadores de África, con una mezcla fascinante de influencias del subcontinente indio, la península arábica, el continente africano y de Europa. Te gusta la historia? sin duda este es un destino que te fascinara!
Nos hospedamos en el pleno corazón de Stone Town en el hotel Park Hyatt Zanzibar. Este es declarado Patrimonio de la Humanidad por la UNESCO. Stone Town es el refugio perfecto entre los laberintos de calles sinuosas llenas de aromas ricas de especias, perfumes, artesanías locales, con cálidas sonrisas Swahili por todas partes, y las famosas – lindas puertas de Zanzibar por todos lados. Ahora entienden por que es tan encantador? cualquiera que visite este bello lugar quedara igual de enamorado como yo. No se por que pero siempre he tenido un encanto por ciudades con calles estrechas, donde pueda caminar y perderme en lindos mercados, cafés y boutiques todo el día.
El hotel Park Hyatt Zanzibar está ubicado en dos edificios, uno de ellos Mambo Msiige, un edificio lleno de historia, gracia y mística con una historia que data del siglo XVII. Una mansión típica de Zanzibar, es una gema única con la arquitectura que abraza la cultura de Swahili junto a los elementos árabes, persas, indios y europeos. La nueva y construida residencia Zamani se conecta a Mambo Msiige, combinando lo antiguo con lo nuevo, lo histórico con lo contemporáneo.
Hoy en día Stone Town tiene tantas actividades que hacer que de hecho son actividades que ofrece el hotel Park Haytt Zanzibar. Por lo menos les recomiendo quedarse alrededor de 4 días enteros como mínimo para poder explorar lo esencial. Entre mis recomendaciones que no pueden dejar de visitar esta:
- Museo de Beir el- Sahel: uno de los principales edificios mas históricos de Zanzíbar de 3 facetas decoradas con paredes blancas. Si te gusta muchos la historia, la arquitectura y el diseño esto es MUST que debes visitar especialmente explorar el interior para poder apreciar las habitaciones y el diseño de los muebles.
- Catedral de Christ Church Anglican: Se encuentra en la calle Mkunazini, en el centro del casco antiguo cerca del mercado de esclavos. Otro gran edificio para explorar en Stone Town que esta hecho principalmente de piedra de coral.
- Old Fort: es el edificio más antiguo con una gran atracción turística de Stone Town. Hoy en día se utiliza como un patio donde los artistas locales venden sus artesanías. Sip, prepárense para gastar su bolsillo por que hay muchas cosas lindas que van a querer comprar, inclusive pueden hasta hacerse tatuajes de henna. Yo compré aquí mi bufanda de elefantes morado con dorado.
- Mercado de Esclavos: Aunque nada del viejo mercado de esclavos sigue siendo los mismo existen dos celdas de retención debajo del edificio. Están abiertos al público y ofrecen una visión de las terribles realidades del comercio. Húmedas, oscuras y estrechas, cada cámara alojaba hasta 65 esclavos en espera de la venta. Sé que esto puede ser un poco abrumador, pero a veces siento que necesitamos ver y saber acerca de las cosa que pasaban en los tiempos de antes para despertarnos a la realidad de cómo nuestro mundo ha cambiado. Trata de ir con un guía calificado que te pueda iluminar mejor la historia.
- Antiguo Dispensario de Zanzibar: es uno de los edificios más finamente decorados, símbolo de la arquitectura multicultural y el patrimonio de la ciudad.
- El mercadeo Darajani: el mercado principal de Zanzíbar el cual merece la pena una visita para bellas fotografías que representan como es la vida cotidiana en esta ciudad. Aquí encontrarás todo – desde coloridas pilas de especias, carne, pescado fresco y enormes cestas de frutas frescas, hasta sandalias y ropa.
- La casa de Freddie Mercury: sí, la famosa estrella del rock nació y creció en esta bella ciudad donde su casa esta a sólo un par de metros del hotel Park Hyatt Zanzibar. Por supuesto que no puedes irte sin tomar una foto en la puerta de su casa.
- Prison Island: necesitarás un barco para poder visitar esta isla. Esta isla realmente nunca se utilizo para los prisioneros mas bien sirvió de hospital para las personas que tenían enfermedades muy graves. Hoy en día hay un hotel y el refugio de bellas tortugas de mas de 200 años de edad.
- Sandbanks: una vez que vayas a Prison Island en el camino de regreso no puedes dejar de hacer una parada en el banco de arena donde fácil puedes pasar algunas horas. Puedes tener un almuerzo local, nadar en las hermosas aguas cristalinas con estrellas de mar e incluso comprar algunas artesanías locales.
- El bosque Jozani Chaka: es el único parque nacional de Zanzíbar el cual es popular para encontrar el mono coloso rojo en su habitat natural.
- Atardecer desde la azotea de hotel Emerson: recomiendo este lugar para tener bebidas con la puesta del sol seguido por una rica cena en el piso. Solo imagínate estar rodeado de hermosos y coloridos almohadones, con la puesta de sol, deliciosa comida y los sonidos de la música India-Swahili en vivo. Por supuesto uno de mis momentos favoritos que recomiendo totalmente.
- Spa del Hotel Park Hyatt Zanzibar: se que la lista es un poco larga para poder hacer todo en 4 días que seguro terminaran agotados. Por eso de ultimo deje un día de relajación en el spa del hotel Park Hyatt Zazibar, creanme que sin duda es la mejor manera de terminar la visita a Stone Town.
Donde comer?
Sin duda el hotel Park Hyatt Zanzibar tiene la mejor comida (sobretodo los desayunos con ricos waffles) del área pero mientras caminábamos durante el día siempre íbamos a varios cafés/ restaurantes entre esos los mejores y que les recomiendo visitar son:
- Puzzle Coffe Shop
- Zanzibar Coffe House
- The Rock: este esta un poco alejado de Stone Town pero vale full la pena la visita.
Espero que hayas disfrutado de esta guía a Stone Town tanto como yo!!
Love
Marcy

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It looks like the perfect little town to get lost in! I have to agree with you, it reminds me a little bit of Mykonos, but it’s a lot wilder than it. After seeing your pictures and the color of the sea, I’ll have to book myself a plane ticket. Have a lovely week! <3
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Thank you for sharing this incredible post!! I’ve always wanted to go to Africa and this definitely reminded me to make it happen. The water is soon beautiful and that pool is amazing.
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Your photos are amazing. What an incredible trip. Your hotel looks perfect. I certainly have to put this on my bucket list.
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Marcy this stay in Zanzibar looks so amazing! You are beautiful as always and the hotels are so luxe. Would love to visit and see all these sights for myself!
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OMG this place looks so amazing, i wish i can go there.
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Wow what a beautiful gallery of photos. Your travel photos are so nice and tropical. I also love all of your outfit details! One day I hope to visit Zanzibar.
Thanks for sharing! XO
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Hi babe,
How are you!
After reading this post and seeing all the beautiful images, I’m longing to visit Zanzibar, Tanzania! Still can’t get enough of this amazing post, and by the way i love + adore your outfit on the first photo, so summery and beautiful…
thank you for sharing about your adventure!
keep it up 🙂
Hadasah
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OMG! I follow your boyfriend on Instagram! I love your adventures together. I have never been to Africa and hoping someday I will. I am living it thru your photos!
xxxx
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The hotel you stayed in looks so lovely- you can certainly see the multicultural influences 🙂 Zanzibar looks amazing- such beautiful landscapes and such interesting, albeit dark, histour.
Rachel xx
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This is such an inspiring post, full of life and light! Thanks for sharing it! I love every single picture here. And I bet you’re leaving a dream! Keep it up it’s amazing!
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Girrl, every time I read your blog I get major wanderlust!! I love it! You totally inspire me to travel more. Your vacay style is so on point too. You look so gorgeous in that asymmetrical dress!
xo, Jo
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Omg girl, love to see your travels. beautiful pictures and you’re always very stylish in your looks. The picture w the food is so yummmy and the maxi dress on terace of the room is gorgeous.
xx
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WOW! This looks like such an incredible place to visit!
I definitely want to go there one day.
All of your outfits are absolutely on point as well!
All the views are just phenomenal :O
This is def the place to relax and unwind after your hike. The pool and the beach is so soothing and relaxing, not to mention the stand alone tub. I am so envious of your jet setting lifestyle and live through your photos of all the amazing places that I might never visit. Can’t wait to see more.
~ xo Sheree
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Omg this looks so divine. You’re seriously giving me the travel bug! Love this. I hope you had so much fun
This is what I called a blessing!! truly inspiring post and amazing pictures, sweetie. You look absolutely gorgeous in that olive dress!!! I hope I can visit Africa one day soon!!! xx. Gina
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Wow! Zanzibar kind of reminds me of Greece. The water is probably way clearer though. It’s absolutely stunning here! Park Hyatt looks freaking amazing as well! The decor and design of the entire structure is so breathtaking! I definitely need to add this place to my bucket list!
xoxo,
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Gosh! To be able to explore the earth like you! All of these images are just stunning! Love your outfits in them! Also, I adore the couple animal pics you post! They always make me smile! I absolutely want to book a trip there now! It all sounds absolutely amazing and I’m always inspired by your post!
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Wow this place looks amazing! You are lucky to get to travel to such amazing destinations. It looks so dreamy. Also, you look great in all your pictures. I sketchily like the black sheer top.
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Hey Darling
How are you?
Love your Travel Posts, always sooo Gorgeous Photos and Beautiful Places:)
Zanzibar is on my Bucket list for sure, you look Amazing on the Photos:) Soooo Pretty:)
Loved the Animal photos, and your Bikini:)))
What a Wonderful Trip:) So Happy for youuuu:)
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Your photographs are absolutely gorgeous Marcy. I had visited Zanzibar two years ago, we stayed at The Residence Zanzibar. Unfortunately with two small kids at the time, we couldn’t explore Stone Town. But reading your post is totally inspiring me to book another holiday to Zanzibar and explore the island. I would love to stay at the Park Hyatt next time, the view from your room is breathtaking :).
xxx
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Marcy,
I can not get over these amazing photos and all your trips. Keeping up with you on instagram and really making me just want to jump on a plane and meet up so I can experience the same things. You are so blessed to have an opportunity like this and I sure hope some day I can do the same thing. Oh and by the way…that monkeys face really gets me . So CUTE
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Wow!! The Park Hyatt looks so beautiful and sounds like the perfect place to stay! The interior design and the bedroom is so pretty and intricate. Seeing you in the pool has me so jealous!! The water is so beautiful and I bet it’s nice to be relaxing in the sun. If I’m ever in the area I would love to stay here and partake in several of the activities you mentioned, and eats too hehe.
With love, Jenn
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Wow! The new Mykonos? Looks so dreamy. My parents went to Zanzibar last fall and loved it. Looks like I got to add this to my bucket list!
xx Yasmin
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Wow! No se que me ha maravillado más! Si el hotel, el color del agua del mar o todas las calles que nos enseñas. Me encanta, sigue así.
Un beso enorme.
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Woah I love this Stone Town guide. This place is just utterly gorgeous with so much culture and history. And all the church, museum, and building you suggested are great and I will be sure to bookmark your recommendations for when I visit if I get a chance. Park Hyatt Zanzibar is a stunning hotel, I can’t get over it. Thanks for this amazing guide!
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Wow what an adventure! What a perfect way to relax after the climb! The Park Hyatt looks amazing and I can get over all that blue green water. And I love that green maxi dress – so beautiful!
XO
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I definitely enjoy history so I think Zanzibar would be a great place for me to visit. Thank you for sharing the name of all those mind-blowing places! Your pictures all look amazing, I hope you enjoyed your time there!
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I’m so glad you are doing this travel series to let your followers and fan have a look in a world that is not our own – there is so many gorgeous places in Africa that I was not even aware of.
That first picture of you in the swimming pool which also captured the sea was just BREATHTAKING – i legit got chills. Also the hotel looked amazing – i’m actually in love with the aesthetics of the bedroom in particular – it gave a sort of ancient rome vibe which I’m obsess about. This was so lovely
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Once again you’re showing the diversity of Africa and although I know you’re on a trip and everything you see is basically mind blowing, you needed a bit of a break after Kilimanjaro so this seems like the ideal spot to chill out for a bit. I mean, just look at that water! It’s breathtaking!
xoxo
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Wow!
You are so lucky that you had a chance to travel around Tanzania!
Zanzibar is on my bucket list for sure!
By the way, which camera do you use for taking pics in your tripS?very colorful and nice photoS!! Incredible photos!
so beautiful babe! yet another amazing adventure i wish i could go on haha. tanzania looks incredible! xo, sharon
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What a wonderful experience! I have never been in Tanzania but sounds like an amazing place, a truly paradise. Adore all of your images, they are very well taken and attractive. Thanks for sharing your fabulous adventure.
Enjoy your week!
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Wow Marcy! I never imagined this place to be so beautiful! Just wow!
This place looks like heaven and it’s definitely going to my bucket list.
Thank you so much for your tips on what to do and for sharing with such detail all of your amazing adventures.
Those photos are just amazing and you are such a babe! Crushing over all your outfits!
XO
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Omg, I never knew that they have such a beautiful paradise. Why is it not on travel guide list? After seeing all your pictures, I think I want to go there and spend my honey moon there. I have a question, do they speak English? sounds like a stupid question, but want to make sure 😉
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This is truly such a fascinating adventure! Thank you so much for sharing all these beautiful scenes and the amazing sights. The Park Hyatt Zanzibar is incredible! I would love to visit the old fort area where you found that amazing purple and gold elephant scarf.
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I am blown away by this hidden gem! I had no idea how much history there was there and how gorgeous and pristine the beaches were. This Hyatt property is gorgeous and looks like a castle. What a beautiful stay you had while exploring Stonetown. That pool is beyond fantastic and the room is so spacious and luxurious. A definite must visit place to add to my list! Xoxo, Christine
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I was in love with all your pictures and it sounds like somewhere that I need to visit!! Thanks for sharing the tips too honey!
Helen xx
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Estos posts estan increibles y super informativos. Como quisiera ir a estos sitios algun dia. Sigue pasandola en grande, bella.
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Oh my gosh, you make me want to go there right about now! Stunning place and you have done a great job capturing it on your camera!! Such an amazing experience!
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I always thought Zanzibar would be an incredible place to visit, and seeing your photos and hearing more about it, I’m now completely convinced. I gotta get my booty here ASAP!!
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You’re right, this definitely looks like the place to be after such a long journey to Kilimanjaro! It looks like a place to still enjoy nature, while always relaxing and taking a rest 🙂
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I recognize some of these photos from your Instagram 🙂 The view is incredible, the local streets, the water, the room you are staying in.. what a dream<3
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I honestly cannot get enough of your photos and travel experiences! I’m so glad you are sharing them because this is a great way to remember everything!
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