Zanzibar
Zanzibar, also referred to as “Spice Island”, The Zanzibar archipelago is the meeting point between Africa, Arabia and India. This semi-autonomous region is a great way to end your post safari from any East Africa safari destinations. It has attractive sandy beaches, coral lagoons and excellent diving spots. Zanzibar is majorly made up of two islands of Pemba & Unguja and other numerous smaller islands.
Stone Town of Zanzibar
This is the coastal trading town, it retains its urban feel and townscape view. The major buildings date from the 18 th and 19 th centuries and include the Old Fort built , house of wonder, a large palace built by Sultan Barghash, Old dispensary; St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic, Christ Church Anglican Cathedral, the
Malindi Bamnara Mosque, due to this rich history , Stone is a classified World Heritage Site.
Attractions/Activities Zanzibar.
Stone Town Tour(UNESCO World Heritage Site)-Take a walk through the rich Stone Town tour, and get immersed into its rich history and culture.
Spice Tour-Spices are the famous export from Zanzibar and include pepper, cinnamon and ginger
Snorkeling , scuba diving
Zanzibar Cooking lessons-This is an excursion that gives you an opportunity to prepare a local cuisine
like Biryani rice, Pilau Rice, along side the local.
Dhow Cruises-Sunset cruises leaves Stone Town late afternoon . Musicians take time to entertain playing songs of love, the buttler serves canapes and a glass of beer , wine or soda.
Bagamoyo Historical Town Tour-Depart fro Dar es Salaam, day spent visiting the Kaole Ruins, Old fort, Holy Ghost mission and Caravan Sarai Museum. Bagamoyo was also the last burial place of David Livingstone, the internationally renowned explore
Horse Riding- Enjoy a ride off into the beach with professional riders/instructors.
Languages spoken | 1,658 km² |
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Currency used | Tsh |
Area (km2) | 1,658 km² |
Country name | Zanzibar |