Zanzibar

Discover the Spice Islands

Zanzibar’s beauty, history and culture make it one of the most rewarding parts of the East African coast to explore.

Its many sheltered Islands offer good anchorages from where you can explore countless coral gardens and enjoy Robinson Crusoe beaches. Sail from the Southern Fumba Peninsular and experience the splendor of the Menai Bay Islands. Explore the Zanzibar Channel Islands, which offer pristine beaches and pure white sandbanks, as well as a secret historical monuments and the endangered Giant tortoise. Cruise to the trendy North through the cultural fishing villages of Mkokotoni and Mangapwani and relax and enjoy nightlife and entertainment at Nungwi Beach Village.

In addition a visit to Zanzibar capital Stone Town will satisfy any keen historian and shopping enthusiast. Zanzibar Island’s long and dramatic history can be discovered along Stone Town's narrow winding streets, and behind the impressive carved and studded doors of it's Grand Colonial houses and Palaces.

Visit Shangani Street for some shopping therapy, or wonder into old town to view how ancient carpentry and carving techniques are still used to create those intricate curios that are typically Zanzibar.

Fact File

Location - Off Coast of East Africa Between 39°10'E and 39°35'E
6°30'S and 5°80'S

Capital - Stone Town
Former principal port the for ivory, slave and spice trade in the region.

Historical Buildings and Monuments - House of Wonders, Palace Museum, The Old For Anglican Cathederal, Slave Market, Hamamni Persian Hamamni Persian Baths, Maruhubi Palace, Mbweni Ruins, Chukwani Ruins, Mtoni Palace

Shopping - Shangani (Stone Town), Nungwi (North)

Languages - English, French, Italian, Swahili

Zanzibar Islands - Sume, Nyamembe, Miwi, Pungume, Uzi, Vundwe Komonda, Kwale, Tele, Ucombe, Chumbe, Bawe Changuu, Chapwani, Tumbatu, Mnemba + 5 pristine Sandbanks

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