ZANZIBAR
Also known as ‘Spice Island’ the beautiful island of Zanzibar is full of culture and history, shinning white sand beaches with palms swaying in the sea breeze, together make Zanzibar a fabulous place to explore as well as a dream to relax and unwind.
KEY ATTRACTIONS
Culture, history and architecture.
Zanzibar is primarily Islamic, as evidenced by the resident’s way of life and the design of everything from furniture and textiles to jewellery and crafts. Strong Arabic, Indian, African, Persian and European influences may be observed in Zanzibar’s colourful history and rich legacy.
Exotic spices.
The spice tour gives the opportunity to head out into the live plantations to see touch and taste Zanzibar’s many spices in its natural environment. The flavours include cloves, vanilla, nutmeg, cinnamon and others famous in the island.
Stone Town.
The historic stone town sits in the island’s capital. Stone Town, once a trading hub for the Indian Ocean trading network and is the islands cultural centre.
World class beaches.
Zanzibar is known to have the most beautiful beaches which together with its location and tourism activities make a unique beach experience. The Delicate winds, laden with the unique fragrance of the spices grown on the island, blend with the aroma of organic coconuts while the warm tropical sun peeks down through gaps in the leaves.
Water sporting.
The island is a haven for water sport activities such as swimming, snorkelling, diving with lots of luminous fish or just grazing over nearby coral gardens and pods of dolphin frolic offshore.