Things to do in Zanzibar : One of the top safari destination in Tanzania is in Zanzibar, the spicy island of Tanzania that is located on the southern part of Tanzania. The beautiful beaches of Zanzibar will be unforgettable due to the spectacular views and number of activities that might make you spend more time in Zanzibar. Zanzibar is dream beach destination of anyone who loves beaches, the name itself reflects the images of the tropical paradise. The beaches of Zanzibar are mostly famous holiday destination and vacation sites, Zanzibar offers more than just romantic coastlines and amazing sunsets but they can offer you with the great unforgettable experience that will feed your soul. Zanzibar is the home of adorable beaches, balmy weather and warm tropical waters that can make you want to spend your whole day in them, coral reefs and rich marine diversity which makes it a perfect place for the underwater snorkeling and diving activities.
Zanzibar is made up of the colorful history and rich unique heritages that can be seen in the strong Arabic, Indian, African and European influences. The culture and ways of life of the people of Zanzibar are more unique as they are combined by diverse cultures that occurred during the colonial era, which had a major impact on the culture of these people.
While in Zanzibar enjoy the following activities.
- Visit the spicy farm
Zanzibar is also known as the spicy island, it’s named this way because it is also leading as the main producers of spices in Africa.
The different spices where introduced in Zanzibar by the Portuguese’s, the spices includes the cinnamon, turmeric, cloves nutmeg, lemongrass, and black pepper among others. While in Zanzibar you will have the opportunity to visit these farms and see for your self these plantations, how they are grown and also tasting different spices too. You will also have some time to visit the spice stall where the fresh packaged spices are found, you can buy some for your uses.
- Sunset Dhow cruise
One of the most spectacular activity that you cannot miss will in Zanzibar is this one. Cruise into the blue waters of the Indian Ocean using the traditional wooden boat. The sunset cruising normally takes place in the evening from 4:30 pm until 5:00 pm. It starts from the Froddhani garden on the sea front of the stone town and sail along the off shore while enjoying the spectacular and unforgettable view of the sunset, dolphins in the water, views of the sea food, grilled fish while having beverages on the boat. The boat rides experience is amazing beyond measures as you will have the chance as you have the magnificent scenery of the lake shores as well as the tropical forest. The boat rides are most preferred during the morning and evening, so that you can catch up with the beautiful sunrise as the yellow ball starts to appear in the blue sky. The spectacular sunset is not to be missed enjoy to watch the sunset while on the boat ride. The sunset in the middle of the blue waters hit differently.
- Explore the Jozani forest.
The Jozani forest is the home of the red colobus monkeys which are only located in this forest. It’s located on the southeastern part of the stone town, while in this forest the perfect activity that can take place is walking across the mangrove boardwalk, swamp forest while enjoying the sight of the different birds that will be chirming all the time to entertain your ears. The sight of different animals cannot be missed also the animals such as the bush pigs, aders dulker, suni antelopes, elephant shrews, different species of primates like the red colobus monkeys. The reptiles can also be seen example the snakes and chameleon. The sight of the mangrove trees in the coastal water is also the amazing sceneries that you will see while on the visit to the Jozani forest.
- Snorkeling
Zanzibar is full of islands such as Mnemba Island, Kendwa reef, stone town reef, Prison Island and Tumbatu Island which make Zanzibar as an ideal place for the snorkeling activity. The blue waters of Zanzibar are the habitat of different fish species about 350 and other marine life that will need you to explore them while snorkeling. Have this adventure while swimming in the cool water with a snorkel mask, it’s an exciting moment as you will enjoy the sight of the dolphins, turtles, parrotfish, jellyfish, stingrays, squids, coral reefs, different marine species such as the zebrafish, sea fish, batfish, rare cute whip leaf fish among many.
- The stone town walk.
This the oldest town in Zanzibar with the oldest building which holds a lot of history, the ancient spice markets and the narrow streets of the stone town. It’s the town that is rich of history and conjures memories about the old good times in the past.
- Sport fish in Zanzibar- The felling of sport fishing at the shores of the Indian Ocean is all exciting whether experienced angler or not, the pride and joy of getting the bite and the struggle to land a fish that is determined to escape from the catch is unexplainable that requires a personal experience as the struggle is not easy at all as the success feels even more good. At the India Ocean there are different companies that will make your experience more exciting, there are also well experienced captain crews that knows really well the Eat African water and will lead the way to the best spot fishing areas. Whether you fish alone or as the group, fishing at the coastal shore is still the best and will meet your entire expectation and even beyond that.
- Meet the turtles at Mnarani turtle conservation pond, this is the ideal place where you can find different turtles that are protected from being hunted. This place is located on the Northern part of Zanzibar at the village of Nungwi close by the light house. This place was purposely made in order to rehabilitate and study the marine turtles that are caught accidently by the nest of the fisher men. In this place have the opportunity to swim with the turtles not only that also have a chance to feed them and learn their breeding seasons. The turtles are tame and inequitable but they are do not harm anyone. They expenses for having this quality time with the turtles is just 10 dollars which is very affordable to anyone. This place is normally crowed as most of the people that go to Zanzibar must visit hence it makes this place as the busiest place and crowded.
