Top things to do in Zanzibar this week

King Simba, Bwejuu Road, Bwejuu  ·  From 20:00  ·  Free entry

Open mic, and all-you-can-eat pasta for 25,000 TZS if you are staying for the evening.

Nanga Night Club, Paje  ·  Afternoon

The long-running midweek pool party on the east coast.

B4 Boutique by Arabian Nights, Paje  ·  14:00 to 20:00

Daytime session that runs into sunset.

Mango Beach House, Jambiani  ·  17:00 to 22:00

Live saxophone on the sand as the tide comes back in.

Oxygen, Paje  ·  20:00 until late  ·  5,000 TZS

Late one. Cheapest entry on the coast.

Pontile, Kiwengwa  ·  From 22:00  ·  10,000 TZS

DJ Dee77 on the north east coast. Starts genuinely late.

Aluna Paje Boutique Hotel, Paje  ·  17:00 to 21:00

A live DJ set from DJ Pello through sunset, with food and cocktails. Also on Sundays.

Mimi na Wewe Bungalows, Nungwi  ·  16:00 to 20:00  ·  Free

Pool access, games and a DJ set. Sunbeds go to house guests first. Info on +255 791 015 178.

Pura Vida, Matemwe Beach  ·  14:00 to 17:00  ·  Free entry

Cuban music and a Mediterranean brunch with the ocean in front of you.

Pamoja Foodcourt, Paje  ·  From 19:30

Live music, games and a dozen food stalls in one courtyard.

Demani Lodge, Paje  ·  From 20:00  ·  10,000 TZS, free for lodge guests

Small, busy, and worth arriving early for a table.

The Bazaar, Jambiani  ·  From 20:00  ·  Free to play

Teams form on the night, so turning up alone is normal.

Mala Boutique, Bwejuu  ·  19:30 to 22:00  ·  Free entry

The Thursday run of the same night. Happy hour 16:00 to 18:00, then live music and dinner from 19:30.

Aluna Paje  ·  13:30 to 18:00  ·  $25 per person

A painting workshop with the canvas, paints and a drink included, and a teacher on hand if you have no idea what to paint. Join any time while it is running. Book by Wednesday on +255 777 515 483.

NIA Pool Club, Paje  ·  16:00 to 22:00  ·  Free pool access

Free run of the pool club all day and complimentary sangria while it lasts, with a shuttle to the afterparty at Demani Lodge.

King Simba, Bwejuu  ·  From 20:00

Paella, tapas and sangria. Patatas bravas, croquetas, tortilla and garlic shrimp.

Lujo Zanzibar Resort, Paje  ·  From 19:00  ·  Free entry

Live jazz, dinner and cocktails. Reserve on +255 777 708 778 for 10 percent off dining.

Mango Beach House, Jambiani  ·  From 19:30  ·  $5 cover

Live music, fire show and dinner. Reservations essential on WhatsApp +33 607 994 338.

Salama Mbuyuni  ·  From 19:30

Afrobeats with some of the best drummers on the island, running all night.

Salama Mbuyuni Oasis  ·  Saturday 10:00

Saturday Yoga Fusion pairs Maria with a different teacher each week. Also Monday 17:30, Tuesday 09:00, Wednesday 17:30 and Thursday 09:00.

Cristal Resort, Paje  ·  11:00 to 17:00  ·  Free entry

Produce, crafts, jewellery, workshops, a kids corner and live music. The best daytime thing on a Saturday.

Salama, Matemwe  ·  From 19:30

Afrobeats and some of the best drummers on the island.

Your Zanzibar Place, Paje  ·  20:00 to 01:00  ·  Free entry

DJs and dancing on the beach until one in the morning.

NIA Pool Club, Paje  ·  12:00 to 17:00  ·  $40 per person

Brunch, two hours of unlimited prosecco, DJs and a pool party. Women get free pool entry, a sunbed and a shot. Book on +255 713 238 715.

B4 Beach Club, Paje  ·  14:00 to 20:00

Sauna, cold plunge and recovery on the beach. The quiet Sunday option.

Kuza Cave, Jambiani  ·  17:30 to 20:30  ·  $35, residents $25

Live performance, storytelling and dinner inside a coral cave. Book on +255 777 672 652.

Aluna Paje Boutique Hotel, Paje  ·  17:00 to 21:00

The Sunday run of the same session. DJ Pello, sunset, food and cocktails.

Paje  ·  Evening

Street food and stalls along the main Paje strip.

Mala Boutique, Bwejuu  ·  19:30 to 22:00  ·  Free entry

Candlelight dinner with live music. Happy hour runs 16:00 to 18:00 beforehand. Also on Thursdays.