Khadija Abdul-Rahmna keeps an eye on charcoal braziers as the fish medallions, far left, and mandazi doughnuts cook in hot oil at her home in Stone Town, Zanzibar.

By 1850, Zanzibar was the world's largest producer of the aromatic buds, which were dried and used to numb toothaches, scent perfumes and flavor meats, rice and other foods.

Food in Tanzania is exceptionally rich in flavor, diversity, and tradition, reflecting its multicultural roots and breathtaking landscapes. From spice-rich, meaty dishes to delicious meals made ...

1 of 2 | A cat checks out mandazi doughnuts in the display case of a cafe as early morning light filters down onto a side street in Stone Town, the old section of Zanzibar City.

Stone Town, Zanzibar — Bahati Kassim wakes up at dawn each day to prepare mandazi, or doughnuts, which she sells along the narrow, meandering streets of historical Stone Town, the main town in ...

Consumption of sea turtle meat, a delicacy in Zanzibar, periodically leads to fatalities due to chelonitoxism, a severe form of food poisoning.

Tony travels to Zanzibar, Tanzania, where he visits a one-time slave trade hub, and samples mandazi, grilled seafood, and the famous Zanzibari pizza.

Food to try in Zanzibar must be the Zanzibar pizza, a rice flour-based dough, thinly fried and more like a pancake is filled with savouries or, deliciously, some Nutella and ice cream.

From snorkeling to the great island food and parties, there are plenty of reasons why Zanzibar makes our travel hot spot list.