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ZANZIBAR
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ZANZIBAR
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| SPICE
PLANTATIONS
The history of Zanzibar would be incomplete without cloves (king of spices), nutmeg, cinnamon (queen of spices), pepper and many other spices, which brought the Sultans of Oman and the beginnings of the slave trade. They can be seen in plantations just outside Stone Town, and your tour includes opportunities to dazzle the sense with fresh spices. |
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| A detailed description is given about a variety of spices and their uses in cooking, medicine and cosmetics. This is also the best place to purchase spices and spice oils and a great opportunity to climb a coconut tree! |
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JOZANI FOREST A tiny remnant of the indigenous forest that once covered much of the central part of the island. The forest has been protected since 1952. While visiting the forest you will catch a glimpse of the famous KIRK’S RED COLOBUS MONKEYS, which are unique to Zanzibar. |
| These monkeys are full of character, roam freely and are incredibly photogenic. Jozani is home to other species including Syke’s monkeys, small buck and bushpigs. Jozani has an excellent nature trail and the guides are well trained and informative. |
| PRISON ISLAND
Originally owned by an Arab who detained unruly slaves on it, Lloyd Mathews later bought Prison Island, who had a Prison built there in 1893. The small island si an attractive place, with fine beaches and pleasant woodland walks. It is also home to a family of giant tortoises imported from the Seychelles in the late 19th century. The island is ideal for swimming and snorkeling, just pure relaxation. There is a small restaurant serving freshly caught fish. |
| NUNGWE
Tours to the North Coast ends up in the beautiful Nungwi, a sleeping fishing village on the northern tip of Zanzibar Island - you will be able to see the traditional methods of dhow construction in action. Nungwi has beautiful beaches, and nearby coral reefs which are ideal for diving and snorkelling. The local villagers have built a turtle sanctuary where injured turtles and other marine animals are nursed before being released into the warm waters of the Indian Ocean. |
| KIZIMKAZI MOSQUE &
DOLPHIN TOUR
Situated on the southern point of the Island, Kizimkazi fishing village is home to several schools of bottled – nosed dolphins, which can be sighted following a short boat trip from the village. Kizimkazi is also the site of a 12th century mosque, the earliest evidence of Island in East Africa, and definitely worth a visit! |
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BEUATIFUL, TROPICAL BEACHES TO RELAX UNDER THE AFRICAN SUN White beaches lapped by the warm turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean – the place to be! Relax and soak up the sun is the golden rule!
Nungwi, on the northern tip can be reached by a road lined by banana palms and coconut trees. A short walk from Nungwi is the Dive Zanzibar Watersport centre with a beautiful unspoilt beach. On the west Coast of Zanzibar, Mangapwani beach and to the east coast are beaches of Matemwe, Uroa, Bwejuu and Jambiani, all with stretches of white uncrowded sand. A flotilla of small islets lies off the Coast of Zanzibar Island. Just a few nautical miles from Stone Town, the uninhabited islets of Changuu (Prison), Bawe and Chumbe each offer the possibility of a full day excursion. Excellent swimming and snorkelling can be enjoyed from all of these islets. |
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