ZANZIBAR
Zanzibar ‘The Spices Islands’ is in the United Republic of Tanzania, located in the Indian Ocean 30 km off the East African coast. Zanzibar the given name includes the Main Island, Unguja, and Pemba. Zanzibar extends 90 km north to south and 43 km east to west and has an area of 1,660 sq km. Covered with luxuriant tropical plant life; Zanzibar is a low-lying coral island with elevations no higher than 120 m. More...... PANGANI
The name Pangani owes to the river that runs through northern part of this Historical Town. Pangani is an ancient town, and is believed to have been established before the 6th Century BC and played an important role during the slave trade era. It is mainly a fishing town dotted with coconut trees, providing beautiful beaches for quiet vacation. More... |
BAGAMOYO.
Bagamoyo which means ‘Bwaga Moyo’ or lay down your heart which is the end point slave for being waiting for transported to Zanzibar in the 18th and 19th centuries. Bagamoyo is one of the most attractive towns of Tanzania, located 70 kms to the North of Dar es Salaam at the Indian Ocean, the town combines with considerable charm the of the beach with cultural and historical heritage. More..... Stone Town (Zanzibar, Tanzania):
The history and atmosphere of the old city surrounding Zanzibar's port -- declared a UNESCO site in 2000 -- is tangible, its town planning almost medieval. Get lost in its labyrinth of narrow, winding lanes lined with tall crumbling buildings, where turning a corner can produce the sparkling ocean or a courtyard of local schoolchildren intoning the Koran. |