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. At the Islands you will Inhale the aromatic scents of cloves, vanilla, cardamom and nutmeg to prove that Zanzibar is an authentic Species Island. The port city of Zanzibar is the island’s principal urban center and is located on Zanzibar’s sheltered western shore. Smaller Zanzibar towns include Chwaka on the eastern shore, Kizimkazi in the south and Mkokotoni in the northwest. The tourist attraction found there such as Jozani Forest, Jozani Forest; A thick Forest covering an area of 10 square kilometers comprises of over 100 years Old trees, The Stone Town; Historic stone town is the capital and cultural Heart of Zanzibar, The House of wonders; with its pillars, fretted balconies and intricately carved doors, Built in 1883 by Sultan Barghash, The Old Fort; Built on the place of Portuguese Church when the Arabs took over the Island, The Pemba Island; Smaller compared to Zanzibar, it has its own distinct character with more Historical Monuments particularly ruined Mosques and Tombs than on the Main Island and Misali Island; Located on West ChakeChake, currently a Marine conservation area rich in Biodiversity, with more than 40 different species of Corals, 350 varieties of Fish and Five types of Turtles. |