Old Fort and Forodhani Evening Experience

Zanzibar's 17th-century fort and the waterfront night market, together.

Area: Stone Town
Duration: 2 hours
Group size: 1–15
Activity level: easy
Private / shared: Private / Shared
Swimming required: No

The Old Fort, built by Omani Arabs in the late 17th century, is the oldest building in Stone Town and today hosts craft stalls, occasional cultural performances and an open courtyard. It sits directly beside Forodhani Gardens, the seafront park that transforms into a lively open-air food market every evening. A combined visit typically pairs the two, since they are a two-minute walk apart on the same stretch of waterfront.

Highlights

Ngome Kongwe (Old Fort)
Forodhani Gardens night market
Waterfront sunset views

Meeting point / pickup

Old Fort, Mizingani Road.

Best time of year

Year-round; evening visits coincide with the food market.

Cancellation

Cancellation terms are set by each provider and shown at booking. No cancellation policy is guaranteed by this page.

This page is an original Zanzibar.today description, researched from public and provider-supplied information. It is not copied from any single operator's marketing material.