Zanzibar Nightlife
Zanzibar nightlife is something to look out for while on your Zanzibar holiday. You shall definitely spend the day and night walking on fine white sand beaches, you shall definitely want to do something more that is why Zanzibar nightlife comes in the picture. Zanzibar nightlife can be as fascinating as the cultures of the world coming together to dance the night away, or as relaxed as watching the sunset over the turquoise blue ocean waters through rose-tinted sunglasses. Zanzibar is whatever you make it to; you can choose to make it the perfect destination for marine life spotting while snorkeling or swimming, or cultural with spice tours through villages and visiting ancient palaces.
Zanzibar nightlife takes you to various fun and unique places. Below are some of the things you could do and places you could visit to experience the Zanzibar nightlife;
Sunset Dhow Cruise
A sunset dhow cruise is a great opportunity to watch beautiful sunsets, with amazing color displays. Here, travellers take on a traditional dhow in the evening from the shores of the Indian Ocean and sail while enjoying the serenity and sipping from a bottle or glass of wine. Enjoy watching the sunset over the horizon, and take beautiful photos for keeps as well.
Kendwa Rocks Full Moon Party
The Kendwa Rocks full moon party is one of the most amazing Zanzibar nightlife experiences you can get while on a Zanzibar holiday. The Kendwa Rocks full moon party takes place at the beachfront of a renowned hotel, with cultural showcases, local artists, fire-eaters and acrobats all present to make the part all the more lively.
Experience Sauti Za Busara Festival
Sauti Za Busara festival is one of the biggest East African cultural festival that takes about three days with travellers enjoying jazz music, afro-pop and others from local artists and from all around the African continent. This festival happens once a year, and attracts a number of people and is thus a great Zanzibar nightlife to plan for.
Movies at the cinema
In Zanzibar and would like to go out for a movie at the cinema? Zancinema is a great place to watch a movie in full HD.
Happy Hour Sundowner spots
Zanzibar has a number of sundowners which you can take and enjoy over mellow music and barbeque snacks with cocktails. Watch the ocean and palm trees sway from the rooftop. Some of the places you can enjoy great sundowners is Gerry’s Bar and Restaurant, Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel, Africa House Hotel and 6 Degrees South.
Dine at Forodhani Market
The Forodhani market becomes a night market and gastronomic playground every evening when night falls in Zanzibar, giving travellers some of the most delicious cuisine. Squids, octopus, prawns, shrimp, plantain, pilau and so much more are some of the delicacies you shall enjoy while dining at Forodhani market.
Other restaurants that you could enjoy a meal under the stars of Zanzibar include;
Taarab Restaurant. Located in Stone town, Taarab restaurant is a perfect place to enjoy sea food and African cuisine. You can get to also unwind on the rooftop of the restaurant as you sip chilled beverage and great music.
Bahari Pizza Restaurant. Bahari Pizza Restaurant is a beachside restaurant located in Jambiani, perfect for mouth-watering Italian pizza and authentic, which can be enjoyed under the stars.
Zanzibar nightclubs you can visit to enjoy Zanzibar nightlife after spending your days walking on fine white sand beaches include;
Garage Club. Garage club is found in Stone town, and plays urban fusion music, with guest DJs from all over the world who play on select days turning the crowds up.
Red Monkey Lodge in Jambiani, and Coccobello in Nungwi are some of the Zanzibar nightclubs you can visit for an experience of Zanzibar nightlife. Coccobello in particular has plays local and reggae beats which shall turn your groove on, especially on Sundays and Wednesdays.
Zanzibar nightlife is something to experience while on a Zanzibar safari tour. Your Zanzibar safari shouldn’t simply consist of day trips and beach walks, when there are a number of night spots that you can visit and experience Zanzibar nightlife. The above are some of the Zanzibar nightlife spots and activities you can choose from, among others that may not be mentioned above. Looking to visit Tanzania on a Tanzania and Zanzibar safari, be sure to check out some of the nightlife spots that shall have you grooving to great music and meeting new people.
