![]() ![]() In the Market – By day, do a tour of the Daranjani Bazaar in Stone Town, where you can discover all manners of local produce – from coffee and herbs to fruit and trinkets. Nearby, you can also visit the Zanzibar Butterfly Centre for a tour of the tropical gardens aflutter with native butterfly species. Here you can find the rare Kirk’s red colobus monkeys leaping through the trees. Natural Wonders – If you can tear yourself away from the beach, we’d recommend a trip to Jozani Forest, which is centrally positioned on the island. A spice tour around the rural farmlands surrounding Stone Town is a great way to see the countryside and sample the spices and exotic fruits growing wild or in kitchen gardens. Spice it up – Known as the ‘Spice Isle’ for a good reason, Zanzibar produces cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, black pepper, vanilla, chillies, and even saffron, to name just a few. Queen fans may want to stop for a snap at Freddie Mercury’s place of birth! Don’t miss the iconic Palace Museum, the crumbling Old Fort, and the UNESCO-supported Former Slave Market. Absorb the charming effect of faded colonial buildings rubbing shoulders with crowded markets, hole-in-the-wall businesses, and diverse religious and historical sites. Set in Stone – It’s not difficult to get lost in Zanzibar City’s ancient, labyrinthine streets. Middle Eastern style kebabs and Persian dips with flatbreads, falafels and tagines also appear on the menu. Enjoy rice dishes, like pilau and biriyani, or opt for a Swahili mutton curry with fried plantain. Arab traders, Portug uese invaders Indian immigrants and so on have ensured an eclectic Zanzibari palate. Taste the World – Once at the intersection of the spice trade, there are now a myriad of influences on Zanzibar’s cuisine. A longer wait waiting for your meal at a restaurant, for example, means a longer time soaking up the views and working up an appetite. As you adjust to waiting a little longer for some things, you’ll begin to appreciate the philosophy of stopping to smell the flowers. More haste, less speed – In Swahili, you can describe the pace of life in Zanzibar as pole pole – or ‘slowly, slowly’ to you and me. Soak up the sunshine on sugar-like sands whilst doing the absolute minimum, or try your hand at adrenaline-pumping water sports. Top spots include the northern beaches of Nungwi and Kendwa, whilst you can swim with dolphins at Kizimkazi and spot small reef sharks and the odd manta ray whilst scuba diving there. Great Reasons to Holiday in Zanzibarīeach & Beyond – Zanzibar Island is home to mile upon mile of jaw-droppingly beautiful beaches. Delicious meals and even spa treatments are imbued with healing and fragrant African spices the island’s UNESCO-protected hub beckons with historic treasures and the postcard-perfect beaches speak for themselves. Indulge in the ancient aromatics, the intricate architecture, and the one-of-a-kind nature experiences that will take your holiday in Zanzibar to the realms of the deluxe. Nothing screams luxury like a tropical island getaway, but Zanzibar is so much more than a coastal retreat. From the maze-like streets of Stone Town, to the spice and coconut plantations, you’re guaranteed a warm reception. Carpeted in lush vegetation and dotted with small farming villages, the island’s interior is beguiling in its beauty and authenticity. The largest of these islands, Unguja, more colloquially referred to as Zanzibar Island, lies 23 miles from the mainland and is fringed by some of the world’s highest-ranking beaches. Zanzibar is a semi-autonomous archipelago off the coast of Tanzania, its islands strung like little sandy pearls across the Indian Ocean. ![]()
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