Zanzibar
Attractions
Spice Farms
Spice farms in Zanzibar are a major tourist attraction, experiencing which you can see, smell and taste the freshest, highest quality spice plants.
Farms allow visitors to see how spices are grown and harvested, and also offer cooking demonstrations and classes. Hundreds of different types of spices, herbs, fruits, vegetables and other plants are grown on site or nearby. Those include cloves, cumin seeds, cardamom pods, cinnamon sticks, vanilla beans and many more.
Visiting a farm you might also want to dine in the farm restaurant that serves traditional Tanzanian cuisine made with locally grown ingredients, such as rice from Amani Rice Farm and palm oil.
Jozani Forest is located on the west coast of Zanzibar and was originally a forest area.
In the past the forest was cleared to free up space for plantations, but today it has been restored to its natural state.
This park stays home to a variety of wildlife, including many species of birds, monkeys, elephants and even cheetahs. This makes it one of the best places on earth for tourists, birdwatchers and animal lovers alike.
Jozani Forest
Jozani Forest is a national park in Tanzania.
It is the only forest in the country where chimpanzees can be found!
Stone Town
Stone Town is the capital of Zanzibar and one of Africa’s most popular tourist destinations with a rich, turbulent and quite sad, history.
Built in the 19th century by slaves from India, Persia and Africa, it is home to many historic buildings and attractions, including old mosques and forts.
The town’s name comes from the word „stone”, which refers to buildings made of coral stone. The island was once a slave trading post and Stone Town was the place where slaves were sold at auction.
Stone Town offers plenty of places to visit such as the House of Wonders, Mnajdra Temple and Fort Jesus, and, of course, great food and beautiful beaches.
Nungwi & Baraka Natural Aquarium is a small but interesting tourist attraction in Zanzibar. It is a turtle reserve that has a wide variety of turtles, including the critically endangered chinstrap turtle.
Particularly popular is the underwater tunnel, which allows visitors to observe marine fauna life up close.
Nungwi & Baraka Natural Aquarium
It is a tourist attraction, a turtle reserve and the Baraka natural aquarium.
Nungwi natural aquarium is also located in this area.
Mnemba
The features of Mnemba Island are about 3 km long, 1 km wide and situated about 10 metres above the sea level.
The island was first inhabited by Arabs who arrived here in 1887 to cultivate cloves. They were later joined by Indians and Africans. Mnemba Island is inhabited by about 2,000 people, who are mostly farmers or fishermen who live off the land.
Tourists come to this island to visit turtle nesting sites and get a glimpse of the local culture and lifestyle.
Open for over 30 years, it is known for its seafood and international cuisine. It has hosted many celebrities such as Paul McCartney or Oprah Winfrey. The restaurant is also famous for its picturesque view of the Indian Ocean.
The restaurant provides guests with unforgettable experience. The menu is a mix of African and Indian cuisine, which also has many vegetarian options. Of particular note are dishes such as mango chutney, fried plantain and yam braised with garlic, thyme and chilli peppers.
The Rock Restaurant
Mtende Beach
Mtende beach is the place for tourists who want to enjoy
themselves in more serene surroundings and relax on the sand.
The beach is located in the south of Zanzibar and has one of the best views.
Mtende beach is a favourite for many tourists as it is less crowded than other beaches and there are no hotel resorts nearby.
The beach is ideally suitable for swimming and snorkeling. The water is shallow and clear, so it is easy to see the marine life. Mtende beach offers tourists a variety of activities such as kayaking, stand up paddle boarding and fishing.
There is also a restaurant on the beach, which serves a variety of dishes from around the world.
It is located on the north coast of Zanzibar, south of Kendwa town. The beach has beautiful white sand and crystal clear water, which has been awarded the Blue Flag from the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE).
The beach is renowned for its excellent snorkeling opportunities and is ideal for both children and adults. There are also many restaurants, bars, shops and hotels nearby.
It is also a great place for a romantic sunset with your loved one.
Nakupenda Beach
Prison Island
The prison was built in 1890 and was used for around 100 years as a British prison, which was later transformed into a tourist attraction that offers guided tours and exhibits on its history.
Prison Island is home to the Old British Prison Museum, which showcases the history of the prison, allows visitors to see the prison cells, the guards performing their duties and to learn about prisoners’ lives.
There are many other attractions on the island, such as Pongwe Beach, Tortoise Sanctuary and Stone Town, where you can learn more about Zanzibar’s culture and heritage.
It uses the power of the wind to fly above the surface of the water and can be practised with or without a board. The sport has taken over in popularity from other conventional water sports such as surfing, windsurfing and sailing. The reason for its popularity is that it provides a different kind of thrill to any other water sport.
Zanzibar offers some of the best places for kitesurfers to enjoy the sport with the help of qualified instructors. It offers an unforgettable experience for those who want to try the sport for the first time.
The instructors are experienced and will take care of the beginners, making sure they are safe and have fun during their first kitesurfing session.
Kitesurfing
Snorkeling
Zanzibar, is one of the most popular diving destinations in the world. It is a place where you can observe underwater life like nowhere else.
The best time for snorkelling in Zanzibar is the dry season from December to March.
The sea temperature ranges from 28-30 degrees Celsius and visibility is usually best in January and February.
Snorkelling is a great experience not to be missed if you are visiting our region for a holiday.
