About Zanzibar

WHY YOU’RE GOING TO LOVE ZANZIBAR?

Welcome to Zanzibar

Zanzibar is an escape from the everyday and the ordinary, with world-class beaches, and a rich history, culture, and geography like no other in the world. It's a true tropical paradise, but with so much more to offer than just surface beauty.

Zanzibar is an archipelago, consisting of a string of islands in the Indian Ocean just over 15 miles off the coast of Tanzania in East Africa. Unguja, commonly called Zanzibar, is the largest island, and it's where most visitors spend their time. Zanzibar is also known as the Spice Islands, and has been a major source of the world's supply of cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, and black pepper for centuries.

There is evidence of civilization in Zanzibar dating back 20,000 years. It has seen waves of settlement and colonization from ancient Persian traders to the Portuguese and British. The result is a fascinating modern island with a diverse population and a welcoming spirit towards visitors to our beautiful tropical home.

TOP 5 REASONS TO VISIT ZANZIBAR

Why Zanzibar?

The Perfect Tropical Beach Experience

You have your choice of several stunning beaches with fine, coral white sand, and brilliant blue waters on Zanzibar Island alone. The area around Nungwi and Kendwa, at the northernmost tip of the island, includes an idyllic, wide beach. There are also great beaches to savour at Kiwengwa and Matemwe, Kizimkazi on the eastern side, and Paje, Bwejuu, Jambiani, Dongwe and Michamvi in the southeastern part of the island.

Explore a Unique History

In historic Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Zanzibar City, you can see the mix of Islamic and East African Swahili cultures in the architecture, with elegant minarets and wonderfully carved doorways. You can walk through laneways that meander past historical landmarks like the House of Wonders, an 18th-century sultan's palace.

World-Class Water Sports

Whether you want to explore in, on, or under the water, you'll find the adventure you crave in Zanzibar, including diving, snorkeling, jet-skiing, and windsurfing. You can go fishing, take a cruise on a traditional dhow, kayak, parasail, or kiteboard. Whether you are an expert or complete novice, you'll find many opportunities to have fun, learn new skills, and enjoy Zanzibar's brilliant blue waters.

Unique Nature and Wildlife Encounters

Zanzibar is home to unique species like the Zanzibar red colobus monkey and Zanzibar leopard. You can visit their natural habitat in Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park and check out the colobus and other types of monkeys from a trail through a mangrove forest. The Mnarani Marine Turtle Conservation Pond is a sea turtle sanctuary that is helping to conserve these interesting creatures.

Exciting Cuisine in the Spice Islands

Dining in the Spice Islands is everything you'd expect - a fragrant mixture of East African, Arabian, Chinese, and Indian influences. You'll find dishes from the Seychelles Islands too, along with contemporary fusion cuisine, with fresh seafood, seasonings, and other ingredients to offer you the best of land and sea.

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