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It's our pleasure that we're welcome you to Zan Eagles Tours & Safaris Company Limited. An organisation which gives you information on tourist attractions, Zanzibar Unique Experiences, organise for you best place to stay, organise kite lessons and diving, events and services offered whilst in Zanzibar.
Zanzibar is an all year round destination - with warmer and greener seasons coupled with a diversity of attractions and the unique hospitality of our peoples. Home to Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, unspoiled beaches & marine parks, spices & rich food culture; makes the archipelago undoubtedly an extraordinary beach destination.
On behalf of Tours Companies, Zan Eagles Tours and Safaris would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to Zanzibar - to experience the country's historical wealth, Zanzibar Unique Experiences and its ever-growing tourist attractions.
ZANZIBAR
Zanzibar, an archipelago in the Indian Ocean, boasts of a wealth of history and cultural heritage, reflected in over eight-five identified heritage sites. Based on recent archaeological investigation, it was confirmed that Zanzibar was once a Stone Age settlement in the period between 30,000 - 3,000 BC.
Heritage sites dotted across the two main islands of Unguja & Pemba are a relic of this distant period. From the beginning of the first millennium traders across Asia and the Arabian Peninsula had commercial ties with coastal communities in East Africa, and the dhow played a critical role in the development of trade routes that brought mainland Africans, Arabs, Indians, Chinese, and Portuguese to the shores of Zanzibar.
The East African coast was involved in commerce in the Indian Ocean for at least two thousand years.
It also served as an intermediate zone of exchange between various producing consuming areas.
It was through commerce that cultural interaction took place between the African interior and countries across the Indian Ocean. This led to the flourishing of what later became the Swahili civilisation.
HIGHLIGHTS
Zanzibar is undoubtedly one of Africa's most fascinating and vibrant destinations. It is blessed with a tropical climate and filled with a wide variety of attractions including: Pristine beaches and islands-Zanzibar's stunning islands and beaches provide the ideal sun, sea and sand getaways. Some of the islands are world-class dive sites with breathtaking underwater landscapes.
Rich culture and history - Zanzibar is blessed with rich culture and heritage. Walking around Stone Town, now a World Cultural Heritage Site, is a child of Zanzibar's history, a melting pot of races, religions and cultures from far and wide. Calls to prayer from minarets, bells from temples and churches from part of the soundscape of this historical town.
The bonafide indigenes, the original Zanzibaris, are a mixture of peoples from Africa and from across the Indian Ocean with a distinctive Swahili culture.
There is the Kiswahili language with its multi-lingual vocabulary, the Kiswahili mode of dress kanzus ( a white full-length men's dress) to colourful kangas (women attire), from the womens's black buibuis veil to all types of cloaks and turbans worn by men.
the diverse Swahili, Arab, Indian and colonial architectural styles, the exquisitely carved wooden doors, famously known as "Zanzibar doors", visible everywhere in the Stone Town, the brass studded so-called Arab chests, the taarab music and songs, the varieties of poetry from epic to lyric, Zanzibar's mouth watering cuisine, all these have helped create a distinct and fascinating culture that we so proudly share with the world today.
Colourful Festival - Zanzibar is known for its colourful festivals and exciting events held throughout the year such as the Zanzibar International Festival, Mwaka Kogwa and the Sauti za Busara (Sound of wisdom).
Flora and fauna - Rainforests such as Jozani and Ngezi possess impressive biodiversity and are home to some rare and endemic species such as Red Colobus Monkey.
Services & Facilities - Zanzibar has more to offer such as luxury hotels & resorts, spas, an international standard golf course and endless shopping choices.
A delightful array of cuisine - Zanzibar kitchens produce delicious flavours, heavily influenced by Arabic and Indian cuisine that showcase the islands' abundance of coconut milk, freshly ground spices and even fresher seafood.
WHY VISIT ZANZIBAR
GENERAL INFORMATION
Zanzibar is part of United Republic of Tanzania which resulted from the merge of the former Tanganyika and Zanzibar in 1964. Under the constitution of Tanzania, Zanzibar has its own government for all its non-union matters; it has a House of Representative which constitutes all acts for Zanzibar, cabinet ministers, and the Revolution Council as a supreme body.
Geography, Zanzibar is a small archipelago, consisting of Unguja (commonly referred to as Zanzibar), Pemba and some 52 smaller surrounding Islands and islets. Zanzibar is located on East African Coast, and its totally lapped by Indian Ocean.
It is situated at 39°E longitude, east of prime meridian and 6°s latitude, South of the equator. The nearest point of mainland Tanzania is 37 kilometers, separated by a narrow stretch of the ocean. The Unguja Islands which is largest of the archipelago is 86 kilometers long, and 39 kilometers wide, with a total land land area of 3,354 Square kilometers.
Pemba on the hand is only 68 kilometers long and 23 kilometers wide making a land area of 1,537 Square kilometers. Physically, the geography of the two islands differs considerably where Pemba is more rugger, hilly, higher on the west side and low on the east. Unguja is generally flat with a ridge at the centre moving north south be besetting the land into two district parts. The coral rag is found on the eastern and southern part of the island where western parts has deep fertile soil.
CLIMATE
Zanzibar experiences warm tropical climates, where temperatures are relatively high and humid condition almost throughout the year. The islands experiences two green season, with the longest and heaviest rainfall from March to May and the short rainfall from September to November.
TEMPERATURE
Lying 6 degrees south of the equator, Zanzibar has an equatorial climate. Temperatures are high with an average of 25°c during the day and as high as 39°c in February and as low as 20°c in August. It is humid throughout the year with the predominant south and north eastern monsoons. Due to its position along the coast, the climate is affected by the sea breezes making it more comfortable to visitors even during warm period.
POPULATION
According to 2012 population census, Zanzibar has a population of 1,303,569 people, (Male 630,677 and 672,892).
ACCESSIBILITY
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(Serving Zanzibar& within East Africa)
(Arusha, Dar es Salaam & Pemba)
Regular ferry services operate between Dar Es Salaam and Zanzibar as well as the rest of East African Coast. Bookings and reservations can be made online, at the ports or from the travel agents
VISA REQUIREMENTS:
- To enter Zanzibar ( or mainland Tanzania) a valid passport at least 6 months from the date of entry is required.
- Kindly ensure that you have at least 3 blank pages for entry and exit stamps.
- A valid return ticket is also required. For individual country visa requirements, please contact your nearest Tanzania Embassy or consulate.
TRAVELLING WITHIN ZANZIBAR
- Travelling within Zanzibar is mainly facilitated by private taxis or tour operators good example is Zan Eagles Tours and Safaris.
- Several companies operate shuttled transfers to and from the entry points and destinations to destinations.
SELF DRIVE
- It is important to note that in self-driving services you have to fulfil certain requirements including possession of a valid International driving license.
- Currently, most of the roads are tarmac and are passable throughout the year. Zanzibar uses the left hand driving model.
PACKING TIPS & DRES'S CODE
Zanzibar is generally warm and humid throughout the year and as such, it is advisable to wear light (cotton/linen) clothes. During cooler months, the weather conditions may be relatively cooler and sometimes windy, especially along the beach.
As a predominantly Muslim country, modest clothing is encouraged: When in the towns and the villages especially, shoulders should be covered, as should your knees. A long skirt or loose-fitting pants are good in the heat and will protect you from the sun. A pashmina or sarong is a versatile item that you can use for modest or sun protection. Swimwear and toplessness are restricted to hotels or resorts and should be avoided in public areas.
ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES
All appliances run on 220/240 volt. Outlets are of the flat 3 pin-15amp type.
MONEY AND CURRENCIES
In Tanzania, we use shillings ( Tanzania Shillings) as our National Currency, which is in both, notes and coins, US Dollars are also widely accepted. Foreign currencies can be exchanged at Bureaus, Banks and Some Hotels.
ZANZIBAR HAKUNA MATATA!!!