Top 10 Gift & Specialty Shops in Zanzibar City, Zanzibar Archipelago

March 27, 2022 Matilde Konrad

Zanzibar City (or Zanzibar Town, often simply referred to as Zanzibar; Swahili: Jiji la Zanzibar; Arabic: مدينة زنجبار‎) is the capital and largest city of Zanzibar, in Tanzania. It is located on the west coast of Unguja, the main island of the Zanzibar Archipelago, roughly due north of Dar es Salaam across the Zanzibar Channel. It also serves as the capital of the Zanzibar Urban/West Region, and qualifies as a district, formally known as Zanzibar Urban District. In 2002 its population was 205,870.
Restaurants in Zanzibar City

1. The Coins Shop

366 Soko Muhogo Street near Forodhani Garden, Stone Town, Zanzibar City 1130 Tanzania +255 658 195 972 [email protected] http://www.thecoinsshop.com
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5.0 based on 80 reviews

The Coins Shop

All real coins cut by hand! The Coins Shop is a very unique place of handcraft,history,art and creativity! A must see in Stone Town,Zanzibar ! If you worry that your bag will be too heavy for the plane,but still want to find great gifts for everyone then this is the place you need! Personalized designs available on a simple request. Your name on a coin of your choice,letters,logos,symbols and more ! From pendants to earrings,bracelets,key chains to puzzles and frameworks. All our coins are carefully designed and cut by hand using a tiny handsaw and a lot of patience! We ship worldwide. Thanks for reading and we hope to see you soon :)

Reviewed By travelforfun2233 - Fruita, United States

This shop has more than souvenirs- they carry gifts that will become treasured keepsakes. I am so glad that I did some research before my trip and found this gem. I was able to bring some specific coins from home that have special significance to me. I bought two coins from the shop that were already made and then I left two coins for them to make with special inscriptions. They took my information and said they would be mailed out to me within a few days. Due to customs and such it took a few weeks to reach me at home but I was so very pleased with their work. One was sent off as a gift to a friend who truly loved it and the other was for me. I wear it all the time and it is a great reminder of my wonderful time in Africa. Asante Sana.

2. The Little Duka, by Zarnigar

Shangani Street Park Hyatt, Stone Town, Zanzibar City 4255 Tanzania +255 767 222 112 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/ZarnigarBoutique
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

The Little Duka, by Zarnigar

3. Aromas of Zanzibar

Gizenga street House No 360, Zanzibar City Tanzania +255 716 097 681 [email protected] http://aromasofzanzibar.com
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5.0 based on 312 reviews

Aromas of Zanzibar

Aromas of Zanzibar is a forward thinking and progressive textile goods company featuring handmade products produced exclusively in Zanzibar. Our timeless products are lovingly crafted to complement and facilitate, as well as enhance, contemporary lifestyles.Custom made clothing,accessories, housewares,personal and travel bags from African material all locally hand crafted on premises with love.

Reviewed By vanessalY7639CD - Arusha, Tanzania

Really excellent quality made by really excellent people. My sister dropped her drivers license in their shop and they shipped it all the way back to California for her and gave her a gift! It just makes me so happy to support such lovely people while getting such great unique items! The level of detail in all of their products is unmatched. Will be a loyal customer for a longtime as I’m so lucky to live here!

4. BlueGems Tanzanite

53 Kenyata Road, Zanzibar City Tanzania +255 757 888 666 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/BlueGemsZanzibar/
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5.0 based on 8 reviews

BlueGems Tanzanite

BlueGems is located at the heart of stone town, just a walking distance from the Freddy Mercury house. We specialize in authentic tanzanite gemstones; set in 18k gold, Sterling silver, handmade thread bracelets and just the loose stones. If you are looking to invest in this rare gemstone then you are at the right place, our educated staff will assist you in finding just the right piece for you. Our goal is to make customers feel comfortable and rely their trust on us in providing them with nothing but the best, in case they are not satisfied we take full responsibility to compensate them.

Reviewed By carolinequist - London, United Kingdom

I visited Blue Gems with my husband and our daughter travelling from London, England. I already have a few pieces of tanzanite and I thought I would try this shop as it was a recommendation. I am so pleased we did. Nayfah was extremely friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. We were just after a tanzanite stone and we were able to take our time and choose wisely. Nayfah gave such good advice. She even said she would bring the stones to our hotel as it was quite a way from Stonetown. Beautiful shop, great displays, air conditioned shop, excellent staff. We highly recommended this shop and we will return without a doubt. Thanks. Caroline

5. Sew in Group

Close to Forodhani Garden, Stone Town, Zanzibar City Tanzania +255 714 187 278 http://www.sewingroup.weebly.com
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5.0 based on 6 reviews

Sew in Group

6. 1001 Organic Spicery (at Hurumzi)

Tharia Street Next to Emerson Spice Hotel, Zanzibar City Tanzania +255 24 223 3297 [email protected] http://www.1001organic.com
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5.0 based on 20 reviews

1001 Organic Spicery (at Hurumzi)

The 1001 Organic Spicery is the first spice concept store in Tanzania. The organic spice shop is part of "Zanj Spice Limited | 1001 Organic", a social spice company that applies commercial strategies to maximize improvements in social, environmental and financial well-being of its small-scale farmer cooperatives. The company supervises the whole production chain from spice forest to factory, to overseas exports in order to provide a comprehensive spice experience and tell the unique story of its spices. All spices are planted, harvested and dried in traditional ways in the wild forests of Pemba and Unguja, Zanzibar.

Reviewed By siqx - Khartoum, Sudan

Found this shop in the old district of Stonetown - highly recommended and good selection of local salts and spices, including vanilla and Saffron

7. Inaya Zanzibar

62 A, Kenyatta street Shangani, Stone Town, Zanzibar City 3714 Tanzania +255 24 223 0036 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/InayaZanzibar/
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

Inaya Zanzibar

We draw our inspiration from Africa’s rich nature and diverse cultures when formulating our soaps & beauty products. Our all-women production team creates our products from carefully selected African grown botanicals, oils and essences using, whenever possible, organic and wild harvested ingredients. Our products are handmade, hand-blended, hand-poured and hand-packed in small batches to ensure optimum freshness and meticulous quality standards. We are committed to produce natural, authentic and exclusive skin & body care. Inspired by Africa. Made in Zanzibar. Please note: This is Inaya Zanzibar Stone Town flagship store. The factory is located in Mtoni on Bububu (Malawi) road.

Reviewed By Ioana_Lungu - Bucharest, Romania

Wonderful products, nice range and everything smells amazing. I bought a set of body butter, scrub soap and lip balm and it came in a lovely little pouch, all for 30 USD. Highly recommend.

8. Zivansh

Shangani Street, Kilele Square, Zanzibar City Tanzania +255 778 666 865 [email protected] http://www.zivansh.com
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5.0 based on 26 reviews

Zivansh

ZIVANSH – AVANT GARDE Where Zanzibar meets the world We are an experimental and innovative design firm that is committed to empowering women and showcasing the groundbreaking culture and impressions that Zanzibar has to offer. Zivansh takes traditional African art, crafts, prints, and patterns a step further through style analysis, research and installation. We are driven to provide a platform for the work we do with our community and extraordinarily talented local artists. Currently, we work with over 40 local female artisans such as basket weavers, tailors, jewelers and soap makers. The community, along with a dash of fun and a pinch of love is exactly the recipe that makes Zivansh the place for you. Come and shop with an experience.

Reviewed By farinm2015

Obsessed with this place. Just a beautiful store with some of the most unique items. The owners are lovely and always willing to help. The store itself is really beautiful and very welcoming. A must visit if you're in the are and looking for a unique gift by artisans all over Tanzania.

9. 1001 Organic Spicery (at Gizenga)

Gizenga Street, Stone Town, Zanzibar City 1000 Tanzania +255 24 223 3297 [email protected] http://www.1001organic.com
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

1001 Organic Spicery (at Gizenga)

The 1001 Organic Spicery at Gizenga Street is the latest branch of the first organic spice concept store in Tanzania. The organic spice shop is part of "Zanj Spice Limited", a social spice company that applies commercial strategies to maximize improvements in social, environmental and financial well-being of its small-scale farmer cooperatives. All products are harvested & processed in Zanzibar.

10. Zanzibar Curio Shop

200 Hurumzi Street, Stone Town, Zanzibar City Tanzania
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4.5 based on 58 reviews

Zanzibar Curio Shop

Reviewed By lielavanschalkwyk - Polokwane, South Africa

What a treasure in the heart of Stonetown. I wish I had a week to go through all the antiquities and rare finds. Would go back to Zanzibar JUST for this shop !

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