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Zanzibar
means 'Land of Blacks'.
It is a combination
of two Arabic words,
'Zinj' which means
black and 'barr'
which means land.
The Zanzibar Archipelago
consists of 2 major
islands and about
another 50 smaller
islands. Often,
many people refer
to Unguja, the main
and more developed
island as Zanzibar.
The second largest
Island is Pemba.
Stone
Town, the oldest
city and now the
‘capital’ of Zanzibar
is a town of winding
alleys, bustling
bazaars, mosques
and Arab-influenced
houses, a reminder
of Zanzibar’s history
when it was occupied
by the Omani Arabs.
Most of the houses
date back to the
19th century. Then
Zanzibar was an
important trading
center in the Indian
Ocean. Stone Town
has changed little
in the last two
centuries and is
now a UNESCO World
Heritage Site by.
The Stone Town Conservation
Authority was formed
with an express
mandate, to coordinate
the restoration
of Stone Town to
its original glory.
Some buildings have
already been renovated.
Away
from Stone Town,
Zanzibar prides
itself of long white
sandy beaches, with
over 25 fabulous
beach fronts and
warm Indian Ocean
Waters creating
a ‘heaven on earth’
for romance and
relaxation. It is
the perfect get
away for the holiday
maker and ocean
enthusiasts alike.
Zanzibar guests
are welcome to enjoy
walks on the beach,
milliard water-sports
organized from the
resorts and hotels
and tours to Zanzibar’s
numerous tourist
sites while at the
same time enjoying
Zanzibar excellent
all year weather.
To
date, Zanzibar remains
enigmatic in the
Indian Ocean with
its history of slave
trade, war and strife,
spice and coconut
plantations and
a predominantly
Islamic culture
and religion. Yet
still life continues
as it always has,
still governed by
the ocean and its
winds, little, almost
not at all changed
over centuries.
It is truly a ‘paradise’.
Tourist
attractions in Zanzibar
include visits to
the Anglican Church,
built in 1874 by
Bishop Steer on
the site of the
old slave market,
underground chambers
where slaves were
kept before sale
at the market, Dr.
David Livingstone’s
house where he planned
his explorations,
the Zanzibar museum,
the Sultan ’s Palace
Museum, the Ithnasheri
Dispensary, Jozani
forest which is
home to colobus
monkeys. Visit Nungwi,
the busiest dhow
building centre
in Zanzibar where
one can see traditional
dhow building being
practiced, Ras Nungwi
Beach Hotel, with
its un-spoilt beach
for relaxation and
a wide array of
waters ports including
a fully equipped
dive, Mangapwani
Beach where you
can relax and enjoy
a sea food bar be
que on a half day
trip, Matemwe, Pwani
Mchangani, Kiwengwa,
Uroa, Bwejuu and
Jambiani beaches.
Numerous
ocean excursions
from your resort/hotel
can be organized
including trips
to some of the satellite
islands like Prison
Island, Bawe, Chapwani,
islands.
We
recommend the following
hotels in Stone
Town
Zanzibar
Serena Beach
Tembo
House
We
recommend the following
beach hotels Zanzibar
Blue
Bay Beach Resort
Ocean
Paradise Resort
Breezes
Beach Club
We
recommend the following
beach hotels in
Zanzibar for exclusive
requests
The
Palms
Fundu Lagoon
Mnemba
Island Club
Please
call or e-mail us
for your special
stays and flying
packages to Zanzibar
from Nairobi!
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