Landmark

House of Wonders

Zanzibar City, Tanzania

Best timeJun–Aug & Oct

Set inZanzibar City, Tanzania

In season~81°F high

Climate72–88°F

CurrencyTZS

LanguageSwahili

TimezoneUTC+03:00

On the map

Map showing the location of House of Wonders

Directions (Google Maps) →

Historical monthly weather

Sunny share of daylightSep · 60%

WarmestFeb · 88°F

WettestApr

Best windowJun–Aug & Oct

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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.

Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

The House of Wonders or Palace of Wonders is a landmark building in Stone Town, Zanzibar. It is the largest and tallest building of Stone Town and occupies a prominent place facing the Forodhani Gardens on the old town's seafront in Mizingani Road. It is located between the Old Fort and the Palace Museum. It is one of six palaces built by Barghash bin Said, second Sultan of Zanzibar, and it is said to be located on the site of the 17th-century palace of Zanzibari queen Fatuma.

Best time to visit

Two separate windows work best: Jun–Aug & Oct. Pick the one that matches what you came for.

Pairs well with

Nyerere National Park

Tsavo East National Park

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit House of Wonders?

The best time to visit House of Wonders is June–August & October, in Zanzibar City, Tanzania.

Where is House of Wonders?

House of Wonders is in Zanzibar City, Tanzania.

What is House of Wonders known for?

The House of Wonders or Palace of Wonders is a landmark building in Stone Town, Zanzibar. It is the largest and tallest building of Stone Town and occupies a prominent place facing the Forodhani Gardens on the old town's seafront in Mizingani Road. It is located between the Old Fort and the Palace Museum. It is one of six palaces built by Barghash bin Said, second Sultan of Zanzibar, and it is said to be located on the site of the 17th-century palace of Zanzibari queen Fatuma.

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