Why Visit Zanzibar?
Zanzibar is an island located on the eastern coast of the Indian Ocean. It’s also known as Unguja island, there is much more to Zanzibar island than just beach trees. This archipelago is a true ticket to paradise. You will see this clearly when you visit.
Explore stone town
The historic stone town, a former capital of Zanzibar, has been recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage site; you can learn much more about the history of the slave trade at this fort from the 19th century.
Why Visit Zanzibar? : Visit Mnemba Island
This is the best place to encounter endangered green ocean turtles; the island is also a good place to go snorkeling and diving. The island is privately owned, but it is open to everyone for day excursions; you can also hire the entire island for a private holiday.
Why Visit Zanzibar? : Visit Pemba Island
Pemba Island is home to historic ruins along the coast and fishing villages, and it boasts some of the world’s best diving sites; daily excursions to bamboo forests, water sports, sunset show cruises, and much more are offered there.
Why Visit Zanzibar? : Visit Chumbe Island
Chumbe island was the first designated Zanzibar reserve and stands out with incredible under water activities controlled within eco tourism, the island also boasts with over 300 species of birds to be seen and various tortoise species.
Visit Mafia Island
Mafia Island is about 120 kilometers from Dar es Salaam Main Island; the best time for visiting Pemba Island is from late may to mid-October. The island is also renowned for the best diving sites in the Indian Ocean.
Acquire some African crafts
There are local crafts of jewelry, paintings, sexy shoes, Masai bracelets, metal flip flops and much more. Darajani market is the best place for buying spices.
Enjoy at the rooftops.
Most of the Zanzibar restaurants have exclusive spectacular views where you can relax after a long day and enjoy the sunsetrays of the golden sun.
Experience the culture
Zanzibar is a blend of African, European, Indian, and Arabic cultures, which creates a unique Swahili identity. Zanzibar was a former slave trade town; many slaves brutally suffered and were trafficked via Bagamoyo on the main island. Visit the house of David Livingstone, who lived in Zanzibar and contributed to the end of the slave trade.
Go to a festival
One of the main reasons why people visit Zanzibar is to attend the main three festivals in Zanzibar three times a year: the Zanzibar beach and water festival always organized by locals with lots of competitions of water games and lots of fun; the Zanzibar international film festival that involves the east Africa’s largest film, music and art festival; and lastly, the Sautiza Burasa festival that involves most of Africa’s top artists.
Visit Prison Island
This island is found in the North West if stone town, its also known as prison island its and historical island with lots of water sports activities to enjoy. You will also visit the slave trade museum in addition to a lot of sea green turtles to be seen.
Explore the Kendwa rocks
This is one of the best things you can do while in Zanzibar; for tourists who love partying, they can go for the monthly full moon party at the Kendwa rocks. This happens every end of the month.
