Zanzibar

If you step off the ferry in Stone Town and don't know anything about Zanzibar, the House of Wonders (or Beit al-Ajab, as it's also known) has you covered. — Afar Magazine

Protecting numerous butterfly species indigenous to Zanzibar, this centre is a huge tropical garden with net walls and roof. — Lonely Planet

This dark cell cut into the coral rock was used as a holding pen to hide slaves after the legal trade was abolished in the late 19th century. — Lonely Planet

With intricately carved wood balconies that make it resemble a wedding cake, this former dispensary shines again after being renovated by community groups. — Fodor's

Between the Tanzanian coast and the islands of Zanzibar, Chumbe Island is the country's first marine national park. — Fodor's

This gable-roofed structure built in 1904 and also know as Estella Market, houses a sprawling fruit, fish, meat, and vegetable market. — Fodor's