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Zanzibar and the sea tides

  The world knows that Zanzibar is a magical place. It is no coincidence that it is a very popular and always current holiday destination. The beauty of this island, which combines African and Asian nature, lies in its landscapes, but also in its seabed. And in the sympathy of the people, who welcome touristsContinue reading "Zanzibar and the sea tides"

Zanzibar: Miza cave

The Miza cave (Mwanamiza) is founding in the Kizimkazi Dimbani village, in the south of Zanzibar Island. We already talked about Kizimkazi in this tale: "Kizimkazi's Dolphin and fishermen" There are 3 reasons why Miza cave is known. It’s a pure fresh water sustain for the village around, because from its gorge a pump pullContinue reading "Zanzibar: Miza cave"

Zanzibar: Jozani Red Colobus Monkey

Another common excursion on the island of Zanzibar is in Jozani Chwaka National Park to spot the endemic Zanzibar Red Colobus Monkey. The Jozani Forest is located in the centre of the Jozani-Chwaka Bay National Park, 38 km South East of Stone Town. The forest is a great place to encounter many indigenous varieties ofContinue reading "Zanzibar: Jozani Red Colobus Monkey"

Zanzibar: Spice Tour excursion

During this spice tour we will have a real experience to prove why Zanzibar is referred to as the “Spice island”, going thorough introduction to the lush botanic heritage of the region. We discovered many rare spice and their uses apart from serving as food flavor and marvel at curative possibilities that could be found in some of spices. IndeedContinue reading "Zanzibar: Spice Tour excursion"

Zanzibar: Prison Island

After the big islands of Unguja and Pemba, another most know island of the Zanzibar Archipelago is Prison Island. History Changuu is the name, after the swahili name of the fish which is common in the waters around it, of Prison Island, that it is also shown as Kibandiko Island on some old maps. ButContinue reading "Zanzibar: Prison Island"