Formerly the Sultan's Palace, built in the nineteenth century by Sultan Barghash, the Festival is proud to be using this venue for exhibitions, film screenings, seminars and workshops. It now serves as a museum, where for a few shillings you can hire a guide to show you round and talk you through local history. Located in the north east side of town on the Malawi Road, leading to Bububu. There is a small fee payable to ZTC on landing at the island, which hosts a sandy beach, coral reef with good snorkelling, peacocks and the famous giant tortoises. Without a certicate of vaccination against Yellow Fever it is likely that you will be refused entry .
Mosquitoes are more prevalent at dusk and during the evening.
If treated early malaria is not dangerous, but left untreated malaria kills. If you have any suspicious symptoms, eg fever, vomiting, diarrhoea, aching joints and headache, we urge you to get your blood checked or seek medical advice. As in any part of the world, take care when walking, especially at night and please be careful with expensive items such as handbags and cameras. Theft from hotel rooms is unusual. Most hotels have a safe, where valuables can be stored.