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Zanzibar island, known as
Unguja, is approximately 95 km long and located 35km from
the Tanzania mainland. Few countries in the world can equal
Zanzibar's long white sand beaches leading to warm
aquamarine waters providing the backdrop for excellent
diving and snorkeling. With a history steeped in the slave
trade and as an important trading post for cloves and spices
the island is now a popular tourist destination and
essentially a nineteenth century phenomenon.
Zanzibar's old quarter, Stone Town, is a fascinating maze of
narrow streets and alleyways which lead past numerous old
houses and mosques, ornate Stone Town date from the
15th-century slave boom. A feature of many houses is
brass-studded doors and elaborately carved frames. The size
of a door and intricacy of its design was an indication of
an owners wealth and status. The use of studs probably
originated in Persi or India where they helped prevent doors
being knocked down by war elephants. Zanzibar studs were
purely decorative. The area outside the Stone Town used to
be called N’gambo and is now called Michenzani
Stone town tour:
This tour gives you the opportunity to visit a variety of
areas in the historic Stone town, such as the "House of
Wonder", an old slave market, the local market and other
historical sites on Zanzibar. This is a driving and walking
tour lasting around 3 hours.
Spice Tour:
Zanzibar has long been known as the "Spice Island." Our
spice tour visits many of the local spice farms. At the
farms, you see how spices are made and have the opportunity
to sample local dishes. These tours are led by local farmers
giving the tour a unique perspective of the island and its
inhabitants.
Dolphin Safari:
This tour originates on the south coast of Zanzibar in the
Kizimkazi area. While there you snorkel with the dolphins .
On the return trip to Stone Town you have opportunity to
visit an old mosque dated 12th century and natural
underground spring (Miza).
Jozani Forest:
This tour offers a unique opportunity to observe one the
rarest and highly endangered monkeys in East Africa, the red
Colobous monkey. This particular sub-species of red Colobous
monkey is endemic to Jozani Forest. After observing these
animals a visit to "ZALA PARK" (Zanzibar Land Animals Park)
is possible. The tour duration is 2-3 hrs and usually
conducted either after breakfast or after lunch.
Nungwi (Paradise Beach):
A visit to this picturesque beach may incline you spend
countless days sunbathing or just waste the day away. Bring
lots of sunscreen. Countless beach activities are awaiting
you such as diving, swimming, snorkeling and a beach
barbecue at Nungwi. |