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The wonders of Zanzibar’s Stone Town

It’s full of colour, spice and life — and Freddie Mercury was born there

17 October 2015

9:00 AM

17 October 2015

9:00 AM

Zanzibar has become a honeypot for honeymooners — with good reason. This exotic island is a mere six degrees south of the equator and is roughly 60 miles long and 25 miles wide. That means it’s toasty all year round, while being big enough for some exploration if you want it.

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Mark Palmer is travel editor of the Daily Mail.

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