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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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