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ZANZIBAR – the Spice Islands
Just the name, Zanzibar, evokes dreams of Romance and mystery
and the reality will not disappoint the vacationer bored with mass
tourism and seeking an enlightening and enjoyable holiday experience.
Plan to spend a few days in Zanzibar, after a Safari on the
mainland Wilderness or Mt Kilimanjaro climb, allocate a week or
more and immerse yourself in the “magic that is Zanzibar”.
TOURING
Tours of Zanzibar Island are rewarding experience, visit Zanzibar’s
historic stone, where the Sultans once ruled. Relax on one of
25 dazzling white, palm-fringed beaches, where the azure
waters of the Indian Ocean beckon swimmers, divers, fishermen
and water sports enthusiasts alike.
Breathe in the fragrant scents of cloves, vanilla, cardamom
and nutmeg, and discover why Zanzibar is called “The Spice Islands”
Your itinerary in Zanzibar will cover city tour, spice tour, historical
tours, island tours, east coastal excursions, Pemba track (one day
excursion) and Jozan forest. The island is also popular for scuba
diving and its water sports.
A MELTING POT OF CULTURES
Zanzibar’s colorful history is a Saga of Travellers and traders,
raiders and Colonizers. To its shores come Summerians,
Assyrians, Egyptians, Phoenicians, Indians, Chinese, Malays,
Persians, Portuguese, Arabs, Dutch, and the British, each leaving
behind a legacy of their stay.
HISTORY
Zanzibar is part of the East African coast, Its Independence was
achieved under the Sultan Jamshid bin Abdulla in December 1963.
But the Sultanate was toppled in favour of a people‘s Republic a
month later. On April 26th, 1964 the republic joined Tanganyika
to become “The United Republic of Tanzania”. |
