Zanzibar
Island, Zanzibar Island Tours
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Zanzibar
Island Attractions
Located 35 km from mainland Tanzania, the island of Zanzibar is
a fascinating place that has been influenced by various cultures throughout
its vivid history. Under the Omani Arabs, it became a trading center for
all of East Africa. The clove tree was introduced to the island in 1818
at about the same time the Sultan’s court was relocated here. Zanzibar
quickly became the world’s largest producer of cloves, and many fragrant
spice plantations still dominate the island.The Old town is a large and
impressive maze of narrow, winding streets with quaint shops, bazaars,
mosques, and white washed houses. Sightseeing on foot is recommended to
appreciate Zanzibar’s many handsomely carved, brass-studded doors, some
of which are undergoing restoration to their original splendor. Between
40,000 and 45,000 slaves’ were sold annually in the Island’s thriving
19th Century slave market. The people’s palace {formerly the
Sultan’s palace} is set a midst gardens on the seafront; and the house
occupied by Livingston prior to his last expedition is near the dhow harbor.
Zanzibar Museum contains portraits of the
Sultan’s relics of explorers, and local arts and crafts. The old Town
is also the site of a Portuguese fort built in 1700 and the Beit-al-Ajaib
(House of Wonders), Zanzibar’s largest building. 7 kms north of the city
is the Marahubi palace, built for the harem of Sultan Sayyid Bargash,
who ruled from 1870 to 1888. The beautiful island of Zanzibar also has
many inviting, palm-fringed beaches with sparkling white sand and good
year-round swimming.
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Zanzibar City Tour - Half Day
The half-day city tour visits Zanzibar's colorful
market, which exudes a heady smell of herbs and spices. Other sites visited
include the Anglican Cathedral, which stands in silent testimony on the
site of one of the last open slave markets in the world, the residence
of the late Sultan of Zanzibar; 'Tipu Tip House'. The Old Fort and the
House of Wonders are all locations rich in antiquity and full of intrigue
from the days of long ago. The tour ends with a romantic stroll along
the narrow lanes of the Old Stone Town.
Spice Tour -
4 Hours
The spice tour is guaranteed to sharpen your senses. Drive through the
countryside to visit spice plantations - with an opportunity to pick,
smell and savor exotic fruits and spices.
Prison Island
- Full Day
Changuu Island is a historical island once used for the detention of recalcitrant
slaves. Today Giant Tortoises, some over 100 years old, act as unlikely
vigilantes over the island. The beach is superb and the crystal clear
sea excellent for swimming, snorkeling, fishing and diving. This trip
is perfect to while away a complete day.
Jozani Forest
Tour - 4 Hours
Jozani is the only remaining natural forest on Unguja Island. Covering
an area of 10 sq km it consists of high forest, swamp forest and evergreen
forest. It provides an important refuge for the remaining Ungula fauna
such as the rare Red Colobus Monkeys, small Zanzibar Leopard and two antelope
species - the Zanzibar Duiker and Suni.
Mangapwani Slave
Caves – 5 hours
Along a beautiful stretch of white sandy beach lies a hidden cove said
to be used for hiding slaves after their export was forbidden in 1873.
Enjoy lunch and time to swim or relax on the beach.
Dolphin Extravaganza
From Fumba we proceed by local boats into the waters of the Island in
search of the Dolphin. Chances are that you could find a pod and be able
to swim with these curious and gentle creatures. Swahili barbecue lunch
will be served on a nearby desert island and have time to relax before
returning to the mainland.
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Zanzibar
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