Zanzibar Experience

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Zanzibar Experience

Overview

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A couple of hours from your brilliant safari experience and few miles off the coast of Tanzania mainland sits two beautiful island, Unguja (informally referred to as zanzibar) and Pemba, this two gems make up Zanzibar.

Home to some of the most magnificent beaches in the world with clear white sands, eclectic cuisines, an unmatched wealth of cultural and historical landmarks that will have you filled with join and awe and last but not least a beautiful spice aroma hanging invitingly in the cool air Zanzibar is clearly one of the world’s most elusive destination.

The seven things to do in Zanzibar
Zanzibar has a lot of variety of activities to take part in that will forever leave a mark on ones life, it’s a beautiful place with beautiful experiences, here are some of the few Activities that we find will surely make your stay in Zanzibar memorable.

Enjoy Activities in Zanzibar

Zanzibar Stone Town

A famous trading east Africa trading hub in the 1800s the stone town is both beautiful and illuminating at the same time, with narrow maze like streets you will be captivated by the beautiful architecture and culture that blends the east African, Arabic and European mixes in one mesmerizing place.

With landmarks from the 19th century that are filled with strong and intriguing history the UNESCO world heritage site is clearly a place you want to experience.

Spice Farm

Home to a diverse collection of spices Zanzibar certainly lives up to its moniker ‘The spice Island’. Spice farm is where majority of this spices are naturally found.

Take a guided tour into this heavenly scented farm learning interesting origin stories and the uses of this spices.

Top the day of by dining in the farms gardens, eating cuisines made from the farm’s grown spices.

The Forodhani garden

Zanzibaris have arguably the richest culinary culture in the world due to it being a blend of African, European and Arabic.

Enjoy zanzibar’s beautiful cuisines on this night time food court that has delicious varieties on offer and in the cool night air next to the gentle ocean waves.

Nungwi and Kendwa

This are a must-go destinations in Zanzibar, Nungwi and kendwa host the world’s most beautiful beaches, with clear waters and magnificent white sands you will enjoy the view and probably a swim in this gorgeous areas.

You are also presented with the opportunity to take a dhow at sunset and enjoy the beautiful view of the sun sinking in the Indian ocean and later a swim, some games and a variety assorted list of fruits.

Prison island

Built in the 1890s the prison island is one of the fascinating historical landmarks that define Zanzibar.

Owned by the Arabs this island was first a prison then a quarantine site for yellow fever patients. Take a boat ride to the island, let the history and beauty sink in.

Snorkeling, Kayaking and Skiing

The clear water and white pristine sands that Zanzibar boasts coupled with beautiful ocean creatures make Zanzibar a dream snorkeler’s destination, enjoy snorkeling and an up close audience to beautiful marine animals such as butterfly fish, dolphins, manta rays and more. Take some time to do other exciting activities such as kayaking and skiing.

Jozani forest

Zanzibar’s sole national park has some wonders of its own. Home to the rare red colobus monkey and over 40 different bird species the Zanzibar national park is another opportunity for you to enjoy the vast wildlife riches in Tanzania.

Take another brisk tour through jozani forest and have your interest peaked with great history and facts of nature.

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