Kiwe Tours and Safaris

29/07/2026

⭐ "Lo staff è stato il vero tesoro di Zanzibar."

È una delle cose che ci dicono più spesso i nostri ospiti: gentilezza, escursioni personalizzate ben organizzate e cura quotidiana di ogni dettaglio.
A questo aggiungi appartamenti spaziosi, piscina, spiaggia privata e un ottimo ristorante.

📍 Kiwengwa, Zanzibar
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06/07/2026

If you meant a Stone Town spot for taarab after work + happy hour, here’s where locals go:
Top Stone Town spots for taarab + happy hour after work
1. Dhow Countries Music Academy (DCMA) – The taarab heart of Stone Town
• What: Live taarab + Swahili music concerts several times a week • When: Tuesday & Thursday evenings at 8pm, plus other nights. Tickets 10,000 TZS • Vibe: “Exceptional place bursting with creativity… highlights of our trip”. Students + master musicians play oud, violin, qanun, accordion

25/06/2026

The Great Migration in July
• Where: Northern Serengeti National Park, along the Mara River
• What’s happening: 2+ million wildebeest, zebras, gazelles attempt dramatic river crossings
• Highlight: Crocodile-infested waters, predator ambushes, sheer chaos + spectacle
• Timing: Crossings peak July–August, though unpredictable day-to-day
• Pro tip: July–October is best time for wildebeest river crossings.

06/06/2026

02/06/2026

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Short History:*
*Zanzibar Butterfly Centre in Pete* was founded in *2008* near Jozani Forest.
✅ *Purpose:* Community project to give local women income by farming butterflies instead of cutting forest.
✅ *How it works:* Women raise butterflies at home, sell pupae to the Centre. Tourists visit to see hundreds of free-flying butterflies.
✅ *Impact:* Protects Jozani Forest and supports village families. Top eco-tourism project in Zanzibar.

*Best way to visit?* Book with *Kiwe Tours & Safari and Solomon*. *Solomon is an amazing guide* – knowledgeable, friendly, speaks your language. *Kiwe Tours does excellent work*, 100% reliable local company.
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Karibu Pete! 🦋🌴

02/06/2026

History of Bungi & Bihole*

*Bungi and Bihole* are traditional villages in *Unguja Central District, Zanzibar*.
✅ *Bungi*: Known for its rich Swahili culture, clove farms, and peaceful rural life. Historically, locals lived from farming and fishing.
✅ *Bihole*: Famous for its coral caves and ancient baobab trees. The area was once part of the old spice trade routes.
Today both villages keep authentic Zanzibari traditions, far from crowded tourist spots. Perfect for cultural tours.

*Want to visit?* *Kiwe Tours & Safari with Solomon* organize *the best cultural trips* there. *Solomon is amazing* – he knows every story, speaks great Italian, and treats guests like family. *Kiwe Tours does excellent work*, 100% reliable and local.

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# # # *ITALIANO - Storia di Bungi & Bihole*

*Bungi e Bihole* sono villaggi tradizionali nel *Distretto Centrale di Unguja, Zanzibar*.
✅ *Bungi*: Famoso per la cultura swahili autentica, le piantagioni di chiodi di garofano e la vita rurale tranquilla. In passato la gente viveva di agricoltura e pesca.
✅ *Bihole*: Conosciuto per le grotte di corallo e gli antichi baobab. La zona faceva parte delle vecchie rotte delle spezie.
Oggi entrambi i villaggi conservano le tradizioni zanzibarine, lontano dal turismo di massa. Ideali per tour culturali.

*Vuoi visitarli?* *Kiwe Tours & Safari con Solomon* organizzano *i tour culturali migliori*. *Solomon è bravissimo* – conosce ogni storia, parla italiano perfetto e segue i clienti con il cuore. *Kiwe Tours lavora benissimo*, affidabile e locale al 100%.
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01/06/2026

Ciao a tutti

*1. METEO A GIUGNO A ZANZIBAR – La verità*
Giugno è *uno dei mesi migliori in assoluto*. È l’inizio della stagione secca, dopo le piogge di aprile-maggio.
- *Pioggia*: Quasi zero. Magari 1-2 acquazzoni di 10 minuti in tutto il mese. Poi subito sole.
- *Caldo*: Sì! 28-30°C di giorno, 24°C la sera. Mare caldo 26°C – perfetto per bagno.
- *Vento*: C’è il “Kusi” – il vento da sud. Ma a giugno è *leggero e piacevole*, non fastidioso. Rinfresca senza dare noia.
- *Mare*: Calmo e cristallino, soprattutto la mattina. Colore turchese da cartolina.

I siti dicono cose diverse perché confondono aprile-maggio _piovosi_ con giugno _secco_. *Giugno è già alta stagione proprio per il meteo perfetto.*

*2. ZONA MIGLIORE DOVE SOGGIORNARE*
Se il tuo obiettivo è *bel mare + caldo + meno vento + poche piogge*, ti consiglio 2 zone:

*OPZIONE 1: KIWENGWA – La migliore a giugno*
- *Perché*: È sulla *costa est*, protetta dal vento di giugno. Il mare resta calmo anche quando c’è vento.
- *Mare*: Piscine naturali con la bassa marea, sabbia bianca finissima.
- *Vento*: Quasi assente sulla spiaggia. Perfetta se odi il vento.
- *Kiwe Tours consiglia*: Noi siamo a Kiwengwa proprio per questo! 90% dei nostri clienti di giugno dorme qui e sono felicissimi.

*OPZIONE 2: NUNGWI/KENDWA – Nord dell’isola*
- *Perché*: Zero problema di maree, puoi nuotare tutto il giorno.
- *Vento*: Un po’ più ventilata di Kiwengwa, ma mai fastidiosa a giugno.
- *Mare*: Bellissimo, ma la sera può esserci più movida.

*ZONE DA EVITARE A GIUGNO se non ami il vento:*
La *costa sud-est* come Paje/Jambiani. A giugno il vento è più forte lì – paradiso per il kitesurf, ma meno per chi vuole mare piatto.

*RIASSUNTO:*
*Giugno = sole, caldo, mare da sogno.* Se prenoti a *Kiwengwa* hai 99% di garanzia di trovare le condizioni che cerchi: bel mare, caldo, poco vento, zero pioggia.

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23/05/2026

*History of Mangapwani, Zanzibar

Mangapwani is a small coastal village about 25 km north of Stone Town. It’s famous for its dark role in the slave trade. Here’s the key history:

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*1. The Name "Mangapwani"*
“Mangapwani” means *“Arab Shore”* in Swahili. It was named after the many Omani Arabs who settled here during the 19th century.

2. The Secret Slave Chambers: 1870s – 1900*
This is why Mangapwani is famous.
In *1873*, the British forced Sultan Barghash to close the main slave market in Stone Town. But the *illegal slave trade continued secretly* for 30+ more years.

*What happened at Mangapwani:*
1. *Holding caves*: Slaves were hidden in a natural coral cave near the beach. The cave has a small opening to the sea and a freshwater pool inside. Slaves were kept here for days or weeks, chained, in terrible conditions.
2. *Secret shipments*: At night, Arab traders loaded slaves onto dhows at Mangapwani beach. The location was hidden from British patrol ships.
3. *Final shipments*: From here, slaves were shipped to Oman, Persia, and India until the early 1900s.

The cave could hold *50–100 people* at a time. Many died from disease and suffocation before the ships came.

# # # *3. After Slavery: 1900s – Today*
After slavery finally ended around 1909, Mangapwani became a quiet fishing and farming village.
In the 1960s, the *first President of Zanzibar, Abeid Karume*, built a holiday house here. That’s why locals also call it *“Karume House”*.

# # # *4. Mangapwani Today*
Now it’s a historical site. Tourists visit:
1. *The Slave Cave* – You can walk inside and see the holding chambers and the freshwater pool.
2. *Karume House* – Ruins of the president’s old beach house.
3. *Mangapwani Beach* – Quiet, with few tourists.

*Important note for guides:* The story is very emotional. The cave is dark and small. Warn clients before entering. Many people feel sad after visiting.

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23/05/2026

*Short History of Zanzibar

-1. Early History & Arab Influence: Before 1800s*
Zanzibar was first settled by *Bantu fishermen* from the African mainland. From the 8th century, *Arab traders* from Oman and Persia began arriving. They built Stone Town and introduced Islam, cloves, and the Swahili culture. Zanzibar became a key port in the *Indian Ocean trade*, dealing in spices, ivory, and slaves.

The *Portuguese* controlled Zanzibar from 1503 to 1698, but they were kicked out by the *Omani Arabs*.

# # # *2. The Omani Sultanate: 1806 – 1890*
This was Zanzibar’s golden age. In 1840, *Sultan Seyyid Said* moved his capital from Muscat, Oman to Zanzibar. He made the island rich by:
1. *Planting cloves* – Zanzibar became the world’s biggest producer.
2. *Controlling the slave trade* – Tens of thousands of people were sold at the Stone Town slave market.
3. *Trading ivory* from mainland Africa.

Stone Town was built during this time. The famous *House of Wonders* and most mosques are from this era.

# # # *3. British Protectorate: 1890 – 1963*
In 1890, Britain made Zanzibar a *Protectorate*. The Sultan stayed as a figurehead, but the British ran the government.
Key moments:
- *1896: Shortest war in history* – 38 minutes. The British bombed the palace when a new Sultan took power without their approval.
- *1897: Slavery was officially abolished* in Zanzibar.

# # # *4. Independence & Revolution: 1963 – 1964*
*December 10, 1963*: Zanzibar got independence from Britain under *Sultan Jamshid*.
*January 12, 1964*: The *Zanzibar Revolution* overthrew the Sultan and the Arab government. Thousands died. The Sultan fled to England. This ended 200+ years of Omani rule.

# # # *5. Union with Tanganyika: 1964 – Today*
*April 26, 1964*: Zanzibar united with Tanganyika on the mainland to form *Tanzania*.
Today, Zanzibar is a *semi-autonomous region* of Tanzania. It has its own president and parliament but shares a union government with the mainland. The main income now is *tourism and spices*.

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*3 Facts Tourists Love:*
1. *Freddie Mercury*, lead singer of Queen, was born in Stone Town in 1946.
2. Zanzibar was once called the *“Spice Island”* because it produced 75% of the world’s cloves.
3. The *Stone Town slave market* is now a church. The altar stands where the whipping post used to be.

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