You should go shopping in Zanzibar or Stone Town. It is recommended to visit the Zanzibar shopping gallery. You will find antiques and handicrafts from all over Africa here. You can buy traditional carpets, mats, national clothing, jewelry, and paintings here. Fans of contemporary photography necessarily have to go to the gallery. A large selection of photo albums and books dedicated to the culture, nature, and people of Tanzania is presented here. The gallery is located on Kenyatta Road.
Zanzibar is the picturesque archipelago, the main treasure of which is unique nature and fabulously beautiful beaches. The archipelago includes the island of the same name, which has long … 
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Most families with kids are sceptical about flying to Zanzibar Island, but actually, it’s no longer than to Phuket. On the other hand, there are no direct flights, so get yourself … Open
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You can also buy souvenirs at the Old Fort. Arts, crafts, and local spices are sold here. It is especially recommended to visit the Namaan Art Gallery. Be sure to go to the House of Wonders. You can see the paintings in the traditional Tingatinga painting style here. Artists work directly on the street and put their works on sale. This is a great souvenir for friends. Jewelry, figurines, and wicker baskets are offered to buy for tourists right there. You can even find ethnic clothing and hats here. Interesting patchwork products are offered in the store SASIC on Gizenga Street. Tapestries and pillows in patchwork technique are made in the workshop at the shop. You should buy unique embroidered t-shirts with national patterns and images of animals and palm trees on Kenyatta Road.
Zanzibar’s modern cuisine is spicy, with lots of spices, but not hot. Fruits, some kinds of vegetables, rice, and seafood are the base of the local diet, on the other hand, locals eat … Open
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Be sure to buy local coffee. The largest coffee plantations are located in Tanzania. Therefore, both the grain and ground version of the drink is inexpensive here. You can find the most affordable prices on the market in Stone Town.
Stone town is the centre of life here on Zanzibar, the majority of the local population lives right here. Nationals from all over the globe belong here: Saudis, Indians, Europeans, Chinese, … Open
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Jewelry looks very interesting. It is made from almost any material. This can be stone, beads, baobab seeds, plant grains or braided jewelry. They cost from 1 to 5 dollars. Of course, there are also expensive silver items.
Even though most people come here to Zanzibar because of the great beach holidays, there is also quite a decent number of cultural sights. So, you definitely should see Anglican Cathedral. … Open
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Clothing with national patterns will be an original gift. It is made of high-quality cotton. A large selection of models is available for sale. Magnets are not popular here. If you find them, the price will be unreasonably high. Perhaps it will be much more profitable to buy a small statuette or several photos. You can bring alcohol from the island. However, you need to try very hard to find it on a Muslim island. Try to find local vodka Konyagi. This is a great gift from Africa. Besides, it's inexpensive. A bottle costs about $5.
Shopping in Tanzania
Among souvenirs and goods from Tanzania, a special place is occupied by items made in the villages of Maasai. They belong to the most famous African and Tanzanian tribes. Maasai live mainly in the north of the country. However, you can find objects made in this style in different souvenir markets and stores. A variety of masks and wooden figurines with elongated shapes, as well as vessels with ornaments on wood are among them. Ebony makonde is used for them. Blankets that the representatives of the tribe use as clothing, are considered valuable for the Maasai culture. Also, tourists can buy a variety of bead jewelry in the traditional African style. Decorations are very inexpensive, but they look stylish and bright.
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