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ZANZIBAR (UNGUJA ISLAND)
Zanzibar is a short hop away from the Tanzanian
mainland with easy flight connections to all the major tourist centres.
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With picture postcard
beaches, superb diving and deep sea fishing, a traditional Swahili
culture steeped in history and the atmospheric alleyways of Stone
Town, this Spice Island has something for everyone and makes the
perfect beach destination to relax after your safari on the mainland
or as a destination in its own right.
There is accommodation to suit all budgets, a variety of excursions
easily arranged from Stone Town and in general a good infrastructure.
Stone Town itself can be a hive of activity with
traders demonstrating timeless negotiating skills along the narrow
shopping streets or can be the sleepiest town imaginable depending
on the time of day.
Worthwhile excursions include a city tour which brings home the
true horrors of the days of slavery, visits to spice farms, outlying
islands such as Changuu island with its giant tortoises, the endangered
red colobus monkeys at Jozani forest and swimming with dolphins
at Kizimkazi in the south (although in peak seasons there is a disturbing
lack of control over the number of boats and snorkellers in the
area).
There are several festivals throughout
the year in Zanzibar, notably Eid el Fitur at the end of Ramadhan
(usually end of November but depends on the full moon), the Sauti
Za Busara Swahili Music Festival in February and the Zanzibar International
Film Festival in July.
The beaches and surrounding waters
of Zanzibar are superb, however it must be noted that on the South
East Coast in particular the tides do recede a long way making swimming
difficult at low tide.
Personal favourites include Kendwa and Nungwi beaches, Matemwe,
Kiwengwa, Bweju and the private islands of Chumbe and Mnemba.
Please ask for recommendations for
beach hotels and resorts and the very best diving options.
A good idea to gain a greater insight into the island is to split
your time between different beaches and Stone Town. Full suggested
itineraries available on request for all budgets.
SUGGESTED ZANZIBAR ITINERARIES
SUGGESTED ZANZIBAR ACCOMMODATION
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Please ask for a full fact sheet on attractions
and excursions in Zanzibar.
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