29/06/2015
ZANZIBAR EXCUSSIONS
Are you planning a holiday in Zanzibar? This "little paradise" Often referred to as the 'spice island', is a home to exotic spices,talcum powder white beaches,existing past and much more.
There is more to Zanzibar than you can imagine here are some of the famous excursions done in Zanzibar:
STONE TOWN TOUR
Stone Town also known as Mji Mkongwe (Swahili for "old town") is the old part of Zanzibar City.
Its architecture, mostly dating back to the 19th century, reflects the diverse influences underlying the Swahili culture, with the East African culture being preeminent, there is a unique mixture of Arab, Persian, Indian and European elements.
Due to its heritage, Stone Town is also a major visitor attraction in Tanzania, and a large part of its economy depends on tourism-related activities.
PRISON ISLAND TOUR
It’s a small island north-west of Town. The Island saw use as a prison for rebellious slaves in 1860s and also functioned as a coral mine.
The British First Minister of Zanzibar, Lloyd Mathews, purchased the island in 1893 and constructed a prison complex there. No prisoners were ever housed on the island and instead it became a quarantine station for yellow fever cases.
More recently the island has become a government-owned tourist resort and houses a collection of endangered Aldabra giant tortoises which were originally a gift from the British governor of the Seychelles.
HOUSE OF WONDERS TOUR
The House of Wonders is a landmark building in Stone Town, Zanzibar. It is the largest and tallest building of Stone Town and occupies a prominent place facing the Forodhani Gardens on the old town's seafront, in Mizingani road.
It is one of six palaces built by Barghash bin Said, second Sultan of Zanzibar, and it is said to be located on the site of the 17th-century palace of Zanzibar queen Fatuma.
The House of Wonders currently houses the Museum of History & Culture of Zanzibar & the Swahili Coast.
It was named "House of Wonders" because it was the first building in Zanzibar to have electricity, and also the first building of East Africa to have an elevator.
SPICE TOUR
The history of Zanzibar would be incomplete without the cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, pepper and many other spices which are essential ingredient in a Zanzibar’s everyday life.
Zanzibar and Spice is a romantic entanglement that dates back to the 16th century.
Spices can be seen in the plantations just outside Zanzibar town, this is also a fantastic opportunity to see the countryside and also connect with local people.
JOZANI FOREST TOUR
This forest is one of the last remaining sanctuaries in the world of the red Colobus monkey.
Wonderful photo opportunities and sightings of these rare creatures living in the forest reserves are possible on the pathways.
They were an endangered species, but numbers have increased in recent years thanks to conservation work by the nature reserve working closely with the local people.
It is estimated that there are now between 2,000-2,500 monkeys. The monkeys are wild, but it is possible to get close to them and they carry on their normal activities as though human visitors do not exist.
DOLPHIN TOUR
The most popular dolphin spotting location in Zanzibar is in Kizimkazi village located on the Southern coast of Zanzibar Island where you can see both bottle-nose and humpback dolphins.
The shallow coastal waters around Kizimkazi are a favorite hangout for dolphins that come here for the reliable food supply, to nurse their calves, rest and socialize.
Several bottle-nose dolphins stay at Kizimkazi all year-round. There are also rather shyer humpback dolphins that put in an appearance here, although their schedule is a little more erratic.
SAFARI BLUE TOUR
Safari Blue explores the Menai Bay Conservation Area, which is home to two different species of dolphins, the Indo-pacific humpback and the bottle nose.
The bay has a number of pristine sandbanks, naturally carved by the sea, wind and waves. The sandbanks and uninhabited islands that litter the bay are perfect stepping stones to explore the area. Safari Blue
The Menai Bay Conservation Area, to the south of Zanzibar, is an area of outstanding natural beauty just waiting for you to discover.
UNGUJA UKUU BOAT TRIP
Unguja Ukuu is a place where Zanzibar’s tourists rarely if ever set foot. As one of Zanzibar’s most fertile places, its profusion of forest makes it feel like a place where spirits and magic reside.
In This very special boat trip you stand some chance of spotting dolphins here, and the dolphins you see will be wild and free of the stresses of being chased by tourist boats
SUNSET DHOW CRUISE TOUR
Sunset Dhow cruise, the Dhow is sailed to about 1km away from the shore by means of an engine, once out in the sea the engine is shut off.
Guests can sit back, relax and enjoy their dinner on the peacefulness of the ocean as they hear the ripples of water on the sides of the dhow as it glides swiftly through the clear turquoise water.
Your breath will be taken away by the wonder of the fiery golden-sun setting beyond the horizon as it makes the sky a magical canvas of shades of pinks, purples, blues and orange. As you head back for stone town the wind gently blows into the Latin sail which is truly mesmerizing.
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