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Zanzibar
Set
like a jewel in tranquil coral waters, only 20 minutes flight
from Dar es Salaam, is one of the world’s most beautiful
islands - Zanzibar. Its name evokes a romantic past. To the
shores of these islands came Summerians, Assyrians, Hindus,
Egyptians, Phoenicians, Arabians, Chinese, Malaysians, and the
Portuguese, all sailing in on Monsoon winds. From these shores
the great European explorers Burton, Speke, Livingstone, Krapf,
Rebman, and Grant set out on their voyages of discovery into the
East and Central African hinterland.
The different races that have settled in Zanzibar over the
centuries have left an imprint on the people and the
architecture. The “House of Wonders” and the narrow streets
of the Old Stone Town are just some of the vivid reminders of
the islands long and coloured history.
Zanzibar is also the birthplace of the fascinating Swahili
culture with its elegant architecture, full of balconies,
courtyards, hand-carved doors and mosques.
For centuries the historic spice Islands of Zanzibar has evoked
a mystical and magical dream. Fascinating history, exotic
spices, sandy beaches and hospitable people... this is the
enchantment of Zanzibar. Different excursions are arranged while
in Zanzibar. These include taking visitors to spices plantations
in the countryside where a variety of seasonal spices, tropical
fruits and medicinal herbs are grown.
Detailed description of the spices is given, and their uses in
cooking and cosmetics. Guests will be fascinated by the sheer
number of spices produced, and by their incredible value for
many ailments. This is also the cheapest place to purchase
spices and oil extracts. Zanzibar is popularly referred to as the
“Spice Islands”.
Another popular excursion is the “Zanzibar Stone Town Tour”
which is literary a travel into history of this old capital of
the Omani Sultans. Other excursions will
include the old slave cave, the prison island, ruins of what was
the palace of the Sultan Said, the old slave market and many
other historical places.
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