SPICE UP YOUR PERFECT ISLAND HOLIDAY.
Islands Zanzibar ,together with pemba ,Mafia and other smaller islands in the Zanzibar archipelago ,are collectively known as the spice islands.
Famous for the cultivation of cloves ,nutmeg , cinnamon and black pepper ,the islands have exported their spices around the world for hundreds of the years and these products are still a major source of revenue.
While Tanzania famous for amazing wildlife and abundant national parks .many tourists come to east Africa for the white sands beaches and clear blue waters of the spice islands. the most visited destinations the Zanzibar archipelago is steeped in history and inhabited by the friendliest of people as well as offering a choice of luxurious accommodation.
HEAD TO THE BEACH
A lot of tourists they visit Zanzibar will be drawn to its exotic shorelines .with their idyllic Indian Ocean location ,the islands have some of the most serene and peaceful beaches in the world .the calm beaches of the Zanzibar are ideal for nature lovers and holiday makers looking to spend a quit vacation away from the crowds .moreover ,guests can choose from a range of luxury international resorts and smaller lodges.
There is are an excellent choice of water sports , in the islands from snorkeling in the sea grass meadows and diving among the fantastic coral reefs or fishing and can go for safari with sailing ,jet skiing ,windsurfing ,waterskiing ,parasailing ,kite surfing or wakeboarding.
Another popular tourist is dolphin sighting tourists can take a shilling trip out to the sea with chance to view and swim with the dolphins.
On a visit Mafia Island you can swim with whale sharks as these gentle creatures visit the local waters from November to April every year.
Be sure to discover the marine wonders of the Indian Ocean.
Getting there
To be in Zanzibar is just 15mints flight from dar el salaam or two-hour by boat catamaran
And for Pemba and mafia its easy to get by boats or charter flight.
UNIQUE WILDLIFE
As well as marine life , the islands are home to some remarkable land species .zanzibar is known for its unique population of Zanzibar red colobus ,one of African rarest monkey species as well as the Zanzibar
Leopard and the recently discovered Zanzibar serve line genet.
Meanwhile, pemba is famous for the preservation of flying foxes under the auspices of the kidlike environmental conservation club .found only on Pemba ,the flying fox is one of the world’s largest species of bat.
STON TOWN
As well as pristine seafronts ,the islands are blessed with a unique culture and wonderful architecture .be sure to visit stone town ,one the most fascinating parts of Zanzibar .with its cobbled street ,framed doors and traditional buildings ,stone town is full of beauty ,history and mystery .as a UNICCO world heritage site ,it is the islands hub of Swahili culture.
Colorful history of the zanzibari people can be traced in the many forts ,ancient buildings and magnificent mosques of stone town- all just 20 mints drive to the airport .experience Zanzibar’s heritage by visiting historical buildings such as the old fort ,which was the first defensive structure built by busaidi Omani Arab in 1698 .in British colonial times it become a ladies tennis club in 1949 and today it is an amphitheatre for the Zanzibar international film festival.
