ZANZIBAR SAFARIS
ZANZIBAR ISLAND
Most prominent of the Spice Islands, Zanzibar has a
potent mix of history, legends and unique cultures.
Visually stunning with exceptional natural beaches and
the haunting architecture of Zanzibar town, the island
has lured travelers to its shores for centuries. Its
past was dominated by merchants, rulers, explorers,
scholars - today tourism is playing a key role. Zanzibar
provides the perfect compliment to an East African
safari.
Zanzibar is famous for being a major producer of cloves,
and infamous as being a slave entry-port, the old stone
town of Zanzibar has a fascinating labyrinth of narrow
winding streets lined with whitewashed, coral-rag houses
with overhanging balconies and magnificently carved
brass studded doors, shops, bazaars, mosques,
courtyards, squares etc. Outside town there are more
ruined palaces, Shirazi remains, Persian baths, and
magnificent palm fringed beaches with warm clear water,
ideal for swimming and snorkeling.
Excursions in Zanzibar
Zanzibar City Centre - Half Day
he half-day city tour visits Zanzibar's colourful
market, which exudes a heady smell of herbs and spices.
Other sites visited include the Anglican Cathedral,
which stands in silent testimony on the site of one of
the last open slave markets in the world, the residence
of the late Sultan of Zanzibar; 'Tip Tip House'. The Old
Fort and the House of Wonders - all locations rich in
antiquity and full of intrigue from the days of long
ago. The tour ends with a romantic stroll along the
narrow lanes of the Old Stone Town.
Spice Tour - 4 Hours
The spice tour is guaranteed to sharpen your senses.
Drive through the countryside to visit spice plantations
- with an opportunity to pick, smell and savour exotic
fruits and spices.
Jozani Forest - 4 Hours
Jozani is the only remaining natural forest on Ungunja
Island. Covering an area of 10 sq km it consists of high
forest, swamp forest and evergreen forest. It provides
an important refuge for the remaining Ungula fauna such
as the rare Red Colobus Monkeys, small Zanzibar Leopard
and two antelope species - the Zanzibar Duicker and
Sunni.
Prison Island - Full Day
Changuu Island is a historical island once used for the
detention of recalcitrant salves. Today Giant Tortoises,
some over 100 years old, act as unlikely vigilantes over
the island. The beach is superb and the crystal clear
sea excellent for swimming, snorkeling, fishing and
diving. This trip is perfect to while away a complete
day.
Dolphin Tour
Situated on the southern point of the island, Kizimkazi
fishing village is home to several schools of
bottle-nosed dolphins and Humpback dolphins, which can
often be sighted following a short boat trip from the
village. If you are lucky, you may be able to swim quite
close to the dolphins, which can be a very rewarding
experience. We are doing this trip in the afternoon to
avoid the crowds of tourists in the morning, which in
big numbers disturbing the dolphins. Kizimkazi is also
the site of a 12th century mosque, the earliest evidence
of Islam in East Africa, and is thus worth a visit for
both natural and cultural reasons.
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