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Zanzibar Island [Unguja] is the main island of Zanzibar. It’s well-known for its historical Stone Town, beautiful beaches, and spectacular nature and wildlife, both on land and in the surrounding coral reefs. There is also a variety of beach destinations, suitable to all different tastes. The main options are the Zanzibar City area [including Stone Town], the northern beaches [Nungwi and Kendwa], the northeast [Matemwe, Kiwengwa, Pwani Mchangani], and the east coast [Michamvi, Bwejuu, Paje and J