Very few places on this planet offers beautiful beach vacations as Zanzibar does.
Be it that you are looking for a romantic beach holiday, a child friendly or a culturally diverse destination, Zanzibar offers it all!
Swimming with dolphins, your feet on the UNESCO protected Stone Town, the dreamy beaches of Zanzibar, learning the history of a rich and fascinating culture as a spice island and former slave port are one of the reasons why everyone who travels to Africa dreams of Zanzibar.
The main islands of ZANZIBAR are Unguja, Pemba and Tumbatu. Stone Town, on the western shore of Unguja Island, is the Capital of this region. The city gained its name from the many large multi-story “stone” buildings that fill the old town area. These structures are actually constructed with coral and mortar, not stone. There are currently about 1700 of these buildings in the Stone Town section of Zanzibar City.
Where else in the world can you walk down a street passing Portuguese, British, Arabic, African, and Indian architecture while all the while seeing, hearing, and smelling the sights, sounds, and smells of the bustling bazaars and restaurants?
Where else it is possible to walk from a 15th century Portuguese fort to an 18th century Omani palace to a 21st century harbourside restaurant?
It’s this and so much more than make Stone Town a must-see on any visit to Zanzibar.
Zanzibar is truly one of Africa’s premier beach and leisure playgrounds.
With beautiful, white sandy beaches and crystal clear water perfect for swimming and scuba diving, people from all over the world travel to this tiny island paradise to escape from it all. In addition to relaxation and water sports, Zanzibar is also a unique part of Tanzania with a rich and fascinating culture as a spice island and former slave port. Walking through the alleys and markets of Stone Town is akin to time travel.
Zanzibar has a unique culture to that of the mainland. It’s history as part of the Sultanate of Oman and later as a part of the British Commonwealth means it is distinct from anything you’ve experienced elsewhere in Tanzania. Swahili, the language spoken in many parts of East Africa, is actually from Zanzibar originally. The language is a fusion of Arabic and the local tongue.
A trip to Zanzibar would not be complete without interacting with the local people and sampling the local flavours. With immigrants from all over the world, you’re in for a culinary and cultural adventure!
