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MonEy The local currency in Zanzibar is the Tanzanian Shilling (TSh). US coMMunIcaTIonS should bring an extra supply of any prescribed medication, stored and pocketknives also come in handy for all kinds of situations, dollar notes are also widely accepted as payment throughout International telephone calls can be made from the post office separately in case of loss or damage. Bring an extra pair of glasses from power cuts to missing bottle openers. Most hotels will the island. Travellers’ Cheques can be exchanged at banks, in Zanzibar Town, larger hotels and the numerous ‘international or contacts for the same reason. Drinking water should be boiled provide a mosquito net, but if you are planning to stay in budget bureau de change and some hotels, though rates are poor and communications centres’ which range from internet cafes to and filtered or bought in sealed bottles from most shops - check accommodation it is either worth bringing your own, or as one cash is preferable. Credit cards such as Visa and Mastercard are shops with a phone. Internet cafes have sprung up all over the seal is unbroken. Finally, it is worth remembering that medical traveller suggested, a supply of plastic clothes pegs or safety pins accepted at larger establishments. There are ATM cash machines in Zanzibar Town and, despite being a little slow at times, provide facilities in Zanzibar are limited. Visitors are advised to have to deal with any small holes. Zanzibar Town. a cheap and easy method of communication. Mobile network comprehensive travel insurance to cover the unlikely event of a coverage is good in both Zanzibar and Pemba. GSM mobiles serious accident or illness. ETIQuETTE TIME phones enabled to roam will generally be able to pick up a Zanzibari’s pride themselves on their hospitality, and in turn Local time is GMT + 3 reception in all but the most remote areas. wHaT To pack visitors should take care to avoid offending the predominantly Clothes should be light, loose, washable and preferably made Muslim population. Visitors are requested to show consideration ElEcTrIc currEnT MEDIcal from natural fabrics. An umbrella or rain poncho may come in by dressing modestly and behaving with respect at all times. The local current is 220 - 240 V AC 50Hz. Most electric plug sockets Advice should be sought from a doctor at home, but vaccinations handy, particularly during the short rains from October to January Swim suits, mini skirts and other revealing clothing should not take the three pin British plugs, although some are wired for for typhoid, tetanus, diphtheria, polio, meningitis and hepatitis A or the long rains from March to June. Rubber flip-flops or sandals be worn outside hotels, beaches and resorts. Men and women continental European plugs. There are still occasional power cuts are usually recommended. Visitors are required to show a yellow are an excellent choice for wandering around villages and town, should keep their knees and shoulders covered while walking in Zanzibar, and although these are becoming less frequent, a fever certificate before entering Zanzibar, and the vaccination is but a sturdy pair of walking shoes will be normally be needed in towns and villages and avoid public displays of affection - working knowledge of kerosene lamps will come in handy in the advised. Malaria is common in Zanzibar and a suitable course of for sightseeingor walks through the forests. The tropical sun in holding hands is considered acceptable. Although alcohol is freely event of an unexpected black out. A battery powered torch is also prophylactics should be started before departure. Cover up after Zanzibar can be very strong, particularly at midday, so a good available on Zanzibar Island, loud, drunken behaviour and foul handy. Visitors are also advised not to leave expensive electrical sunset, and use mosquito repellent on exposed skin. HIV is a threat supply of sunscreen and a shady hat are essential. Flashlights language is considered extremely offensive. Mosques are sacred appliances plugged in when not in use, due to power surges. and protection should be used. Visitors with special medical needs 11 places. Non-Muslims should not enter unless invited to do so, and gETTIng arounD accoMMoDaTIon clIMaTE photographing the interior from the doorway is not allowed during Unguja and Pemba are small with a relatively good network of Zanzibar offers a variety of hotels, resorts and guesthouses and Laying a few degrees south of the equator, Zanzibar enjoys a prayer times. During the holy month of Ramadhan, while Muslims roads. The safest and easiest way of getting around is by arranging visitors should be able to find something to suit both taste and tropical climate, largely dominated by the Indian Ocean monsoons. are fasting, it is considered the height of bad manners to eat, drink transfers or tours with a reputable tour operator, but this can budget. Breakfast is usually included in the price. During low season Daytime temperatures remain fairly constant, between 21 and 29 or smoke in public. Ramadhan begins on the 1st of August, and sometimes be expensive if you are travelling alone. Another option most hotels and guest houses offer discounted rates. degrees C throughout the year. The long, masika, rains fall between continues until the 30th of the month in 2011. Ramadhan then is to ask tour operators and hotels about shared mini-buses which March and May, downpours are regular, but not constant, and begins onthe 20th of July and ends on the 19th of August in 2012. travel from Zanzibar Town to beaches on the north and east coast. languagE anD pEoplE often followed by periods of glorious sunshine. This is followed by All dates are dependant however on the sighting of the moon and Renting a car is fairly cheap, at around US$50 a day; drivers hiring Nowhere is Zanzibar’s rich history reflected more clearly than in a cool, dry period, Zanzibar’s high tourist season, until November therefore may change by a day or two. a vehicle will need an international driving licence, or pay a daily its people - a kaleidoscope of peoples and religions from across the when theshort, intermittent, vuli, rains arrive. From mid-November police permit of around US$3. Drivers are required to stop at Indian Ocean, from mainland Africa, to Persia, Oman and Asia, to March the weather is hot and humid. The northeast, kaskazi, vISaS anD IMMIgraTIon various police check points around the island. This is usually just a merged into one cosmopolitan culture. The population of the monsoon blows, from December to March, followed by the Visitors from most countries require a visa to enter Tanzania, and formality but you may be asked to show your licence. The cheapest archipelago is currently thought to stand at just over 1,000,000. southwest, kusi, monsoon, from April to November. passports must be valid for the duration of your stay. Single three- form of motorised transport is daladala (trucks converted into Swahili, the official and national language of Tanzania, reflects month single entry tourist visas can be applied for at Tanzanian passenger vehicles) or the local buses or basi, both of which run all the cultural diversity of its birthplace, Zanzibar. Many words are embassies and High Commissions. Zanzibar is a semi-autonomous over the island with fares starting at a few hundred shillings. Hiring borrowed from Arabic, Persian, the Indian languages of Kutchi and state within Tanzania, so although visitors won’t need a separate a mountain bike is a relaxing way to explore the island, and easily Gujarati, English and Portuguese. English is widely spoken in towns visa to enter, you will need to show your passport on arrival. Visitors arranged through guest houses and tour companies. and tourist resorts, along side Italian, French and Arabic. flying direct to Zanzibar are able to purchase a visa on arrival at the airport. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required. 13 NUNGWI

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Zanzibar 15 Although a mere stone’s throw from the mainland, Zanzibar has an identity all of its own, shaped by a turbulent history which abounds with a colourful cast of characters, from slave traders and sultans, to pirates and princesses.

Unguja, more commonly known as Zanzibar Island, is the largest in the archipelago, measuring around 85 km from north to south, and around 30km east to west. From this tiny island, explorers planned journeys deep into the heart of the African interior, slaves relinquished their last hopes of freedom, mighty empires were built, battles waged and merchants amassed vast fortunes on the strength of the fragrant clove bud. Today, life in Zanzibar has settled down to a more sedate pace, but the legacy of its tumultuous past still remains.

Zanzibar Town, the capital city and administrative headquarters, lies half way along the West Coast. At its heart, is the historic quarter of Stone Town, renowned for its exotic blend of Arabic, Indian, European and African architecture. Imposing palaces and the weathered walls of the Arab Old Fort dominate the seafront, giving way to the maze of narrow streets and alleyways behind it. Of course, the relentless march of the modern world has not made a detour around Zanzibar, but rather been absorbed into the hotchpotch blend of ancient and modern which lends the island its unique charm.

Arab dhows drift across the turquoise waters, elegant in their simplicity beside the lumbering bulk of vast container ships anchored offshore. Television aerials and satellite dishes tilt drunkenly among the curved minarets and turrets of Stone Town’s skyline, and the shrill of mobile phones pierce the languid afternoon silence. In the countryside, women dressed in colourful kanga sashay through villages, expertly balancing heavy loads of firewood on their heads, while weary grey donkeys pulling carts jostle for space on the roads with noisy motorbikes and gleaming jeeps.

The smaller island of Pemba, laying around 80 km north of Unguja is far less populated. Known also by its Arabic name, Al Khundra meaning Green Island, Pemba is covered in steep hills full of palms, clove and rubber trees, rice paddies with the Ngezi Forest in the north. There are many pure, beautiful beaches in and around the numerous islets and coves. Tourism is less developed on Pemba, but a number of resorts and hotels are being built and the infrastructure is rapidly improving as tourism increases. 17 Vegani Kiuyu Tanga Konde

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Pemba lies around 80km northeast of Unguja and is smaller than At night the wind that whispers through the clove plantations its sister island, stretching 67km from north to south and 22km which cover most of Pemba might bring the sound of distant from east to west and at its highest point, rising to just 95 metres drumming. But don’t be tempted to set off toward the noise – in above sea level. Winding roads lead through the peaks and depths the 1930s Pemba was famous the world over for the power of its of the island’s terrain, revealing vivid mosaics of rice paddies, sorcerers and magicians, with devotees coming from as far away mangrove lined creeks and spice plantations. Early Arab sailors, as Haiti to be initiated into the rites of Pemban sorcerers. By all enchanted by Pemba’s lush, fertile landscape and palm-fringed accounts Pemba is still a centre of witchcraft today, but visitors will beaches, named it Al Khundra, the ‘Green Isle’. be unlikely to see any hint of the occult. Panzu Island 19 Instead you can float across spectacular coral reefs, laze on The Ngezi Forest is a protected area in the northwest corner of those untouched beaches and explore the winding hills and dense the island. It is home to endemic flora and fauna species such as vegetation of the interior. Pemba has three main towns; Chake the Pemba flying fox (a species of giant bat) and the Pemba palm, Chake, the largest town and capital, is located about halfway along which is found only in the region of Ngezi Forest and is known the west coast, the ferry port of Mkoani in the south, and dhow locally as mapapindi palm. harbour of Wete in the north. The beauty of Pemba is bewitching. The epitome of a tropical The small number of visitors to Pemba every year (in paradise, Pemba has green valleys with rice paddies and palm comparison to Unguja) means that the island has less in the way trees and clove plantations that shade the roads. Vistas of the of tourist infrastructure – which for alternative travelers is the main Indian Ocean are breathtaking as they appear through the peaks attraction. Despite this, recent development and an increase in the and depths of Pemba’s terrain. It is a sight not to be missed. popularity of Pemba means it is now easy to get around and hassle free to visit Small guesthouses are dotted around the island, and there are a couple of up market diving hotels and resorts.

Misali Island, to the west of Pemba, is reputed to have been used as a hideout by the notorious pirate Captain Kidd, who is even said to have buried treasure here. Today a conservation program has been established, and visitors can come for the day, snorkel off the beach and walk in the forest. Locals believe the island is holy, having been used by the prophet Hidara as a prayer mat. Visitors to the island are asked to respect local customs and beliefs. 170 Gizenga St, Stone Town There are many historical sites and ruins to explore on Pemba t: +255 24 223 6583 including a number of old mosques and tombs and the old town e: [email protected] fort of Chake Chake. The Pujini ruins south-east of Chake Chake are www.jafferjihouse.net the remnants of a fortified town built around the 13th century. Find us on facebook.com: Jafferji House Zanzibar Port

places of interest 1 Malindi Road 2 cultural religious 4 2 Stone Town Cultural Centre 5 Shiva Shakti Hindu Temple Malindi 5959 Dhow Countries Music Academy 30 St Joseph Catherdral 44 UMCA Catherdral 10 practical 59 historical 3 7 One Ocean Dive Centre Malindi Street 8 Bahari Divers 34 Hamamni Persian Baths

41 d 29 Shangani Post Office 41 Tippu Tip House Mzingani Road a Palace Museum o 54 R 42 54 Old Portugese Arch Kiponda FBME Bank a Moto Stree i Kokoni ba Y t n 53 56 m a Zanzibar Medical Group 56 Natural History Museum Nyu Kiponda t Forodhani a 57 58 Mnazi Mmoja Hospital 57 Peace Memorial Museum m a Kokoni Street Forodhani J Gardens House Of 66 Wonders 4 5 Hurumzi The Hurumuzi Street Old 13 7 11 12 Kiponda shops & PHARMACIES 6 8 9 Fort 15 10 Hurumzi Changa Bazaar Darajani 3 Precision Air/ Kenya Airways 32 Coastal Travel Offices Kiponda Street 16 18 68 4 Lookmanji Curio Shop 33 Abied Curio Shop Shangani Street 17 24 11 Zanzibar Curio Shop 35 New Karibu Pharmacy Hamamni 23 19 21 22 18 38 65 Mchambawima Upendo Means Love Tamim Curio Shop Gizenga Street 19 Zanzibar Gallery 46 The Treasure Trove 67 Hamamni 25 62 26 22 50 C The Gallery Bookshop Kanga Kabisa at 29 h 31 Darajani Street Shangani ed 23 27 28 ra Darajani Pharmacy Doreen Mashika Shop 30 l St re 62 e 34 25 Memories of Zanzibar Mago East Africa 64 Kenyatta Rd t 14 33 64 28 One Way Saifa Shop 32 Kajificheni Street 35 38 39 31 Mhamshu & Sons Pharmacy 36 Baghani Mkunazini 37 Baghani Street 41 43 Sokomuhogo Suicide Alley 44 40 42 Tharia Street

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1 Mercury’s Restaurant 36 Amore Mio Restaurant Vikokotoni 6 Bahari Restaurant 45 Pagoda Restaurant 52 20 9 The Silk Route Restaurant 52 La Spice Rendezvous Kenyatta Road 10 Old Fort Restaurant 20 Green Garden Pipawaldi Street 15 Radha Food House La Taverna Restaurant 53 Vuga 54 21 Louis Yoghurt Parlour 65 Mistress of Spices Benjamin Mkapa Road Vuga Road 55 26 Zanzibar Coffee House High Court

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63 Vuga Road Victoria Street HOTELS & SPAs Kisiwandui Zanzibar Town, the capital and largest town of the Zanzibar archipelago, is situated halfway along the west coast of 12 Clove Hotel 43 Chavda Hotel House Of Victoria Representatives 13 236 Hurumzi 47 Dhow Palace Hotel Kibokoni Unguja. The thriving settlement was once an island within 14 Al Johari 48 Kisiwa House Kaunda Road Garden an island, divided by a creek, which separated the historic 49 16 Karibu Inn Africa House Mapinduzi Road quarter of Stone Town, from the sprawling streets of Ng’ambo 51 17 Coco De Mar St Monica’s Hostel behind. In this area, known simply as ‘the other side’, the 20 Jambo Guest House 63 Asali House State 24 House working classes built their homes, and although today the Swahili House Jafferji House & Spa Health Office Road 27 Serena Inn 66 Mashariki Palace Ston e Town creek has been filled in, and replaced by a main road, the two 37 Mazsons Hotel Cinnamon Spa Museum Road 39 Mrembo Spa Maru Maru Hotel 56

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The higher the tenement, the bigger the gateway, the heavier the padlock and themore imposing the iron studs that nail the door of heavy timber, the greater is the owner’s dignity. Elaborate carved wooden doors adorning the entrance to many of Stone Town’s fine old houses once served as an unmistakable expression of the owner’s wealth and social standing. The intricate patterns and details added the only decorative flourish to the otherwise austere exterior of Arab homes, and such was the importance of a fine door, that it was the custom to first order the carved frame, and once it had been set in place, to build the house around it. No expense was spared to ensure that the door was of sufficient size and quality to befit the owners importance.

Many were carved from hardwood teak in India, loaded on to jahazi dhows bound for Zanzibar and carried by slaves and porters through the narrow streets of Stone Town to grace the home and palaces of the sultans and homes of the aristocracy. Some homeowners held themselves in such high esteem that the resulting creations were of such immense proportions, a smaller door had to be inset for day to day use.

Local craftsmen quickly learned how to copy the intricate carvings using native jack fruit wood, or imported teak and halves of Zanzibar town remain distinct. The cultural, commercial only date back to the 19th century, around almost every corner is a soon the carved doors were adorning homes throughout and political heart of the city, Stone Town, covers a peninsula of reminderof Zanzibar’s colourful past; from the Anglican Cathedral, Stone Town’s wealthy neighbourhoods of Shangani and land stretching back from the waterfront, to the busy Creek Road. built on the site of the slave market, to the former homes of Baghani. Carvings decorating the frame often incorporated fish sultans, slave traders and explorers. The elegant simplicity of and lotus motifs, thought to represent fertility and wealth. A Here, the intricate network of narrow streets reveal a seemingly Omani Arab homes, flanked by ornately carved wooden doors vies chain surrounding the door enslaved evil spirits, and together haphazard jumble of architectural influences from the East African for attention with the ornate fretwork and trellises of Indian design with a quotation from the Koran, ensured spiritual as well as Coast, Arabia, the Persian Gulf, India and Europe. But the 2,000 and the exaggerated Saracenic details of colonial buildings. physical protection for the householder and his family. Doors or so stone buildings are arranged in quarters, some taking their with rounded tops, or lintels, and baroque floral patterns names from the hometowns of settlers, such as Malindi (on the Sadly many of Stone Town’s buildings were left to fall into reflect Indian influences; some are adorned with brass studs, Kenyan coast) and Hurumuzi (the Persian Gulf island of Hurmuz), disrepair following the revolution in 1964, when more than half a decorative adaptation of the Indian custom of fortifying while others simply describe the activities once carried out there, were nationalized by the government. Since then a combination against the attack of war elephants. The most impressive carved such as Soko Muhogo, meaning cassava market. These quarters of heavy rains and neglect has taken its toll on Stone Town’s doors can be found at the House of Wonders, Beit al Ajab, are connected by a maze of narrow passageways where buildings architectural heritage, around 85 buildings collapsed between built in the late nineteenth century as a ceremonial palace stand close enough for the sharing of whispered secrets high 1982 and 1992 due to lack of maintenance. But, the fortunes of for Sultan Barghash. The lintels and door panels are inscribed above the busy baraza lined streets below. this enchanting and fascinating city are changing once again. with elaborate Quranic texts, and intricate rosette flowers and The recent tourism boom has seen many of the derelict and vines filling gilded frames. Brass panels and large brass studs Minarets, graceful curved towers and church steeples soar abandoned buildings restored to their former glory, as hotels, add decorative elegance to the main structure, as do elaborate above sunlit courtyards of mikahawa, or coffee places, vibrant restaurants and private homes. Stone Town was added to ornamental locks of iron and brass. markets and shady hidden gardens. Although the oldest buildings UNESCO’s World Heritage List in 2000.

Zanzibar 25 cargoes bound for Persia or Arabia consisted of gold, animal pelts, tortoise shells, ivory, ebony, and slaves; return ships contained porcelain, beads, and cloth. The Swahili culture reached its peak in the 13th century and it prospered until the arrival of the Europeans in the late 15th century.

By the 15th century, Zanzibar was an independent Sultanate but this autonomy did not last. In 1498 Vasco da Gama’s expedition from Portugal was the beginning of the establishment of Portuguese rule over the whole East African Coast and this lasted for two centuries. During this time, Jesuits, Dominicans, and Augustinians built churches but their attempts to convert the local population were largely unsuccessful. Over-estimating the extent of their power, the Portuguese did not send enough men to protect their new territory and by the late 1600s they had lost their last East African holding by surrendering Mombasa on the coast of what is now Kenya.

The Omani Arabs had gained supremacy in the whole east coast of Africa, and their success encouraged more Omanis to emigrate and Arab influence in the Swahili towns began to grow - particularly in Zanzibar. Zanzibar town grew large and populous and by the early nineteenth century it was developing as the terminus of the East Indian Trading Company.

Said bin Sultan, who took the throne in Oman in 1804, was excited by the strategic and economic potential of the islands. In 1832 he moved his headquarters to Zanzibar, which then became the capital of both the East African dominions and Oman. On his death they were separated, with one of his sons, Majid, ruling Zanzibar, and another, Thuwein, ruling in Muscat.

At the same time, European interest and influence began to grow. By 1833 Zanzibar had already established economic links with the US, who in 1837 opened their consulate in Zanzibar, followed by Great Britain, France, For a small island in the southern waters of the Indian Ocean, Portugal, Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands, Austria and Hungary. Before long, Zanzibar has a long and unexpected history. It is believed that Bantu people from the Tanzanian mainland the French, Germans and British threw themselves into the arena for the settled in Zanzibar somewhere around the 4th century AD. By coveted prize which was Zanzibar – and the British won the day. Not only Easily accessible to the people of the mainland, the Zanzibar the 7th century AD, Islam had made its way to Zanzibar by way of did they manage to outwit their Western rivals, but they eventually reined archipelago is believed to have been first settled by Africans, Arab and Persian immigrants who were fleeing political strife, war in the Sultan and turned Zanzibar into a British protectorate in 1890. some three to four thousand years ago. Centuries later the island and famine in their own lands. The name Zanzibar came from a began a history of hosting foreigners from Egypt, Persia, Arabia, combination of two Arabic words, zenj, meaning black, and barr, Independence was achieved under the Sultan, Jamshid bin Abdulla India, China and Europe. The first recorded visit to Zanzibar is from being the Arabic word for land, together meaning ‘Land of the on the 10th of December, 1963. However, due to imbalances in electoral about 60 AD and appears in a work entitled “The Periplus of the Blacks’. The Arabs intermarried with the local African population representation, an armed revolution followed a month later on the 12th Erythaean Sea”, written by a Greek merchant who was living in and, along with trading goods, traded words as well, giving rise to of January, 1964, during which thousands of Arabs and Asians were Alexandria. Claudius Ptolemy, the famous Greek geographer living the Swahili civilization and language (originating from the Arabic massacred and thousands more were expelled. The Sultan was disposed of in Egypt, also made mention of Zanzibar in his work in about 150 word, sahil, meaning coast). and Sheikh Abeid Amani Karume became the first President of Zanzibar. AD, although the island was referred to under another name. Trade routes from Egypt, Roman Europe and the African coast, including During the centuries that followed Arabs and Persians Zanzibar formed a union with Tanganyika on the 26th of April, 1964 Zanzibar, were, by the time of Ptolemy’s writing, extending to continued to trade with their homelands while marrying into under the new name of the United Republic of Tanzania. Today, Zanzibar Indo- Chinese ports. local society in Zanzibar and along the East African coast. Typical remains a semi-autonomous region. 27 planted one tree for each of her lovers. The ruins are in beautiful setting overlooking the ocean and surrounded by fields and trees. Visitors can see the old courtyard and remains of the Persian baths and fountains.

MbwEnI ruInS These ruins are set in the ground of the Mbweni Ruins Hotel and are all that remains of St Mary’s School for Freed Slave Girls. The school was built between 1871 and 1874 by missionaries inspired by David Livingstone’s famous 1867 lecture on the horrors of the slave trade. Slaves freed by the British from illegal dhow traders were brought to the mission, and at one point there was at least 250 freed slaves living there. Orphan girls and daughters of the freed slaves attended the school which provided training for them to become teachers at other missions on the mainland.

Dunga ruInS Dunga Palace was built around 1845 by King Mohammed bin Ahmed el Alawi, one of the last of a dynasty of Swahili kings with the hereditary title of Mwinyi Mkuu (Great Chieftan). The Mwinyi Wakuu were credited with ancient powers, and were alerted to danger by a set of magic drums which beat of their own accord when the kingdom was in peril. Despite successive domination by the Portuguese, Omani Arabs and the British, these traditional rulers continued to hold sway over the people of Zanzibar. The construction of the palace, an impressive two-storey structure set around a large courtyard, with a mosque, bathrooms and houses for retainers, took around ten years, using the unpaid labour of kIZIMBANI baTHS the local population. According to local legend, slaves were killed Kizimbani Baths are found on the road past the Kidichi baths. They during its construction, and their blood mixed with mortar to are similar in style to the Kidichi Baths, but less ornate, with no strengthen the walls. In 1914, a well near the walls was cleared, Persian inscriptions, animals or flowersdepicted on the inner walls. uncovering human remains. Today there is little left of the original The Kizimbani baths were built for Sultan Said at about the same structure, aside from the main walls and a few passages and time as the Kidichi baths. staircases which are said to be haunted. The magic drums, are now safely stored at the Peace Memorial Museum. MwangapwanI coral cavE Mangapwani Slave Chambers, as the name suggests, were built MaruHubI palacE that Mtoni remained his favourite. His daughter Salme described for holding slaves in secrecy. After the trade was banned in 1872, Maruhubi Palace was built in 1880 as a retreat for Sultan Barghash, it as nothing short of Eden: brimming with flowers and peacocks. Arab dealers continued to transport slaves to the island and cut and acted as a permanent residence for around a hundred of his The Palace, at one time, had many flights of stairs, courtyards, the chambers from coral rock to conceal them at night. The slaves concubines. The once magnificent structure was accidentally bedrooms and baths. Look in the back for many hallways and were chained and yoked while transferred from dhows to the burned down in 1899, and all that remains today is the roof of the rooms with walls that still have the built-in alcoves. chambers. There are few holes in the chambers and therefore large Persian baths. But the ruins are set within attractive rambling little ventilation. This combined with malnutrition, thirst, disease, grounds overlooking the ocean, with cows wandering around kIDIcHI pErSIan baTHS and overcrowding caused the death of many slaves before they the crumbling columns and old pools, now full of lilies. The site is Kidichi Persian Baths, in the heart of the spice plantations, were reached the market. Locals still believe that the cavern contains reached down a long drive lined with mango trees. Now owned built in 1850 by Sultan Said for his Persian wife, Sherehezade. The an outlet onto the beach (when the tide is right). A stairway leads by the government, the harvest is auctioned off each year to the baths are unique on the island, with Persian detailing on the inner down into the cave, but a flashlight is needed to explore its dark, highest bidder. The ruins are located on the coast, around 4km walls. They are unusual in that they exhibit interesting and obvious clammy interior. There is no guide at the site and it is difficult to north of Zanzibar Town, near Bububu. portrayals of birds and flowers in the bas-relief detailing of the find without one. inner walls. In strict observance of the Muslim faith it is considered MTonI palacE sacrilege to create images of anything living, including animals bI kHolE ruInS Mtoni Palace was built for Sultan Said as his main residence. It is and people. To reach the baths, turn right at the police station at Bi Khole Ruins are the remains of an estate built for Bi Khole, one of said that he spent three or four days here and split the remainder Bububu and continue up the road until the whitewashed baths Sultan Said’s daughters. The ruins of the house and Persian baths of the week among his many other plantations and palaces, but appear at the top of the hill. are reached by a road lined with mango trees. It is said that Khole 29 Sauti Za Zanzibar Intl Mwaka Busara Film Festival Kogwa

Sauti Za Busara (Swahili for by Busara Promotions - a The Zanzibar International Film non- competition screenings. Mwaka Kogwa is celebrated coming year. Men taking part Sounds of Wisdom) is a four- non-governmental, non- Festival (ZIFF), hosted in June/ Fiction and documentary at the end of July in several in the fights defend themselves day cultural extravaganza of political and non-profitable July, showcases and promotes film and video productions villages around Zanzibar, but with banana branches while music, theatre and dance, organization – with the aim the myriad of film, music, compete for Golden and best observed in Makunduchi, women dress in their best clothes showcasing the very best of of encouraging audiences dance, and other art forms Silver Dhow Awards. While (south east coast). The colourful and taunt the men with songs Swahili musical and artistic to celebrate cultural and from the historically trade- competition films are limited festival originates in Persia about village life and love. The traditions from the past, religious diversity, and connected “dhow countries” of to productions with Dhow and celebrates the New Year ritual is said to allow villagers to present and future. The to promote and develop East Africa, India, Iran, Pakistan, Country connections, the according to the Shirazi calendar. air any grievances and vent their festival, which takes place opportunities for musicians the Arabic countries, and programme includes films and Festivities are accompanied by anger, thus ensuring conflicts in mid- February each year and performing artists along islands of the Indian Ocean. videos from all over the world ancient rites and rituals, such as are not carried into the coming in Stone Town, is organised the Swahili coast. The centrepiece of the festival addressing themes which symbolic fires and mock fights, year. All are welcome since it is a is a film programme consisting reflect concerns within the which are believed to ensure local belief that anyone without a of both competition and Dhow Countries. peace and harmony for the guest for this festival is unhappy. 31 Eid - al - Eid - al - Public Zanzibar Music: Fitr Hajj Holidays Taarab

Eid-al-Fitr is the festival at of Christians, the dates for Eid-al-Hajj celebrations are grounds across from the Also observed are the Christian holidays include: Zanzibar Taarab is a fusion of musical the oud (Arabic lute), violins, ney, the end of the holy month of Ramadhan and Eid change determined by the lunar National Museum or at the public holidays of New Year’s Revolution Day which is styles, combining African poetry accordion, cello and a variety of Ramadhan, in which drinking, every year by about 11 days calendar and mark the end of Kariakoo fairgrounds out by Day (January 1st), Good celebrated at midnight on and percussion with Egyptian percussion instruments. Taarab is eating and smoking in public each year. Some restaurants the pilgrimage in Mecca with the Main Post Office. The Friday and Easter Monday January 12th with noisy gun style strings. Legend has it that traditionally played at weddings, are forbidden. Also known are closed during Ramadhan festivities and carnivals held night market at Forodhani (March/April), Christmas Day salutes and the blaring of ship Sultan Bargash sent a Zanzibari with long lines of guests swaying as Eid or Siku Kuu (days and outside of town it can over four days. Also known as is especially colourful at this (December 25th) and Boxing horns at the Forodhani water to Cairo to learn to play the rhythmically around the open of celebration, festival or be difficult to get any food Eid-al-Adha, it is s one of the time of year as women and Day (December 26th). The front and the Maisara grounds; qanun, a kind of zither common air dance floor, their hands aloft holiday), this festival is a time at all during daytime hours. greatest religious observances young children all come out Muslim public holidays of Union Day, which celebrates the to the Arab-speaking world. as they wave banknotes in the of gift giving and giving alms, The holy month lasts for one in Islam. Festivities can be dressed in their finest garb. Eid-al-Hajj, Maulid, and Eid-al- union between Tanganyika and The musician returned and a air. Money, in the form of small and is the biggest festival of full cycle of the moon and seen at the Mnazi Moja Fitr are also observed, dates Zanzibar on April 26th; Workers’ new musical tradition was born. notes, is often placed in front of the year. Because the Islamic followed directly by Eid, which vary from year to year as the Day (May 1st); Industrial Day Besides the qanun (zither), other Taarab performers or even stuffed calendar is different from that lasts for four days. Muslim calendar is based on (July 7th); Farmers’ Day (August instruments that came to feature into their clothes as a token of lunar cycles of 29 to 30 days 8th) and Independence Day in the taarab orchestras include appreciation by enthusiastic fans. each month. Additional public (December 9th).

Zanzibar 33 Kidumbak Ngoma Unyago & Zanzibar Music: Beni Bi Kidude

Kidumbak is a music style closely other peoples social behavior. Ngoma, meaning drum, of life and culture. There’s unyago bEnI Bi Kidude’s extraordinary musical both her face, and her personality related to Taarab. Contemporary At wedding performances the encompasses all traditional something powerful about Unyago is a special form of Beni originated around the career, spanning eight decades, to the world. She traveled the Kidumbak often makes use of singer has to be able to string forms of dancing, drumming watching a group of people ngoma, performed at initiation turn of the century as a has earned her a special place in length and breadth of the East the latest taarab hit song. Many together a well-timed medley of and singing. There are hundreds sing and dance in perfect rites for young Swahili brides. mockery of colonial military Zanizbar’s heart. From a humble Africa, quickly gaining a reputation youngsters hone their musical ngoma songs, and has to have of variations of ngoma time to the ngoma drum The ceremony prepares the bands. It is performed at street background, the beloved singer for her remarkable voice and skills in kidumbak groups the ability to compose lyrics throughout Tanzania, some that sends shivers down your bride to be for all aspects of parades and weddings, with has achieved international fame. controversial lyrics. Through her before being admitted into a on the spot. One kidumbak set originating from Zanzibar and spine. Ngoma accompany marriage, from hygiene, make- a strong focus on dance and Bi Kidude began her musical songs, Bi Kidude reproached men taarab musical club. Kidumbak usually lasts for an hour as the Pemba. Each has its own special celebrations and rites of up and cooking, to sexual audience participation. Beni career in the early 1920s. For for their infidelity, and the abuse is therefore sometimes called intensity heats up, with the main costumes, with elaborate native passage. Unyago is a tradition education, in the form of borrows choruses from the decades her identity remained of women within the home. kitaarab, ‘a diminutive kind of attraction being the interplay dress and hand made drums in Zanzibar, an initiation ritual explicit lyrics and movements. taarab and arranges them a mystery as she complied with Now believed to be around 100 taarab’. It is far more rhythmic between the players and the and percussion instruments, for young women about to be Bi Kidude often performs in medleys, with the female the Islamic tradition of remaining years old, Bi Kidude has become and the lyrics less poetic than dancing and chorus response by such as oil tins beaten with a married, to instruct them on unyago, accompanied by a wedding audience joining in covered from head to toe while something of a national icon, and taarab songs, often criticizing the wedding guests. stick. Ngoma is a celebration how to please their husbands. host of dancers, singing songs with the dancers. in public. But on the death of her continues to draw huge crowds to teach the facts of life. mentor, who performed from of adoring fans to her energetic behind a veil, Bi Kidude revealed performances.

Zanzibar 35 Stone Town Pange Dinner at Tour Sandbank Forodhani

Zanzibar’s Stone Town is a styles originating along the Nothing is more exciting against the shore. Only a 20 When it comes to street and cubes of meat and fish recognised UNESCO World Swahili Coast, Arabia, Asia than becoming a cast-away minute boat trip from Stone food, no visit to Zanzibar skewered onto long kebab Heritage Site, and the setting and beyond. It is through for the day on one of the Town, the sandbank is a is complete without sticks. Just before sunset, for a long and winding these beautiful buildings and most beautiful sandbanks perfect spot for snorkelling – experiencing the Forodhani when the first hungry visitors history. It was in Stone Town along the narrow streets that that surround the island. the calm and shallow waters night market in Stone Town. begin to arrive, tables are that sultans lived, princesses a Stone Town tour will teach Powder white sands, clear are home to an enormous In the late afternoon, the already laden with rows of loved and slaves were bought you of the islands’ rich blend blue skies and the Indian array of coral and tropical waterfront opposite the lobster tails, prawns, squid, and sold. Stone Town is also of cultures and fascinating Ocean in an array of colours reef fish, such as clownfish, House of Wonders becomes kingfish, marlin and tuna. The a patchwork of architectural history. surround you with the hush parrotfish, moorish idol and a hive of activity as traders fresh seafood is accompanied of waves gently lapping many more. prepare for the busy night by towers of spicy naan ahead. Trestle tables are set bread, and chapatis, meat up, charcoal braziers coaxed kebabs, samosas, and fried into life, vegetables sliced potato balls.

Zanzibar 37 Snorkelling at Unwind on the Misali Ngezi Mnemba Atoll beach Island Forest

Recently declared a marine nudibranchs. Large pelagic Need to soothe your soul? Zanzibar has miles of beautiful The island of Misali, 17km his treasure here. Misali’s The Ngezi Forest reserve is of extinction. Ngezi can conservation area, Mnemba creatures can often be seen Then Zanzibar’s Beaches are and unspoilt beaches just off the west coast of Chake real treasure is its rich located on the northwestern be accessed by road from Island is a coral atoll, passing by in the blue, and the place to relax, unwind and waiting to be enjoyed. There Chake, is one of Pemba’s ecosystem, which boasts corner of Pemba Island. It Konde on the new road surrounded by thriving, green turtles graze peaceably breathe in new life. After a are more than 30 beaches in highlights, offering idyllic 42 types of coral, over three is the only large patch of that stretches along the vibrant reefs and the crystal amongst the heads of plate lengthy safari there is no better Zanzibar with some of them so beaches, nature trails for hundred species of fish, a rare tropical forest of Pemba that villages on the eastern side clear Indian Ocean. The and honeycomb corals. A way to end your holiday than isolated, time has literally stood spotting flying foxes (bats), subspecies of vervet monkey, once covered the entire of Pemba. A fantastic way to waters are teeming with an resident pod of curious bottle- on the white, blissful beaches still. Some are so peaceful and good snorkeling and superb endangered colonies of flying island. Ngezi Forest, with an see the forest is by bicycle. overwhelming number of nosed dolphins offer the of Zanzibar, lazing away, remote that the only noise diving. It also has a touch of foxes, nesting sites for green area of about 30 km square, The forest opens up on the beautiful tropical reef fish, and chance for visitors to interact sipping cocktails and living breaking the silence is likely to historical romance, as the and hawksbill turtles, and a is also one of the few areas east to Vumawimbi Beach, a wealth of marine creatures, with these splendid marine the island paradise dream. be the ocean. legendary pirate Captain large if rarely seen population that maintain populations an isolated and untouched from the majestic whale shark mammals in a natural and Kidd is said to have buried of nocturnal coconut crabs. of indigenous and endemic stretch of beach that will to rare gem-like species of spontaneous environment. forest and animal species, make you feel you are the many of which are in danger only person in the world. 39 Swim with Take a local Festivals! -Sauti za Busara, Dolphins cooking class ZIFF, Jaharzi & Mwaka Kogwa

If you’re looking for an sure you have your camera Learn to cook traditional in Zanzibar. Organised by Get into the groove at one of Zanzibar’s three largest annual festivals - Sauti za Busara (Sounds unforgettable experience, ready. There are several tour Swahili food and wow most tour companies, local of Wisdom). The music festival takes place in February, bringing together people of all ages and head south to Kizimkazi operators who can arrange your friends with your cooking classes offer an backgrounds in celebration of of African music. Sauti za Busara is the fusion of old and new, classic and and go swimming with dolphin excursions, but it is culinary expertise when authentic experience for contemporary like historic Zanzibar itself. The festival is a magical meeting place, a melting casserole of the dolphins. About an important to make sure that you get home. There’s no those wishing to get down diverse cultures, styles and visions – where town meets country, young greets old. The ZIFF Festival of hour’s drive from Stone the tour operator follows the better way to get to know and dirty in a real Zanzibar the Dhow Countries, East Africa’s largest cultural event and takes place each June/July. It is a hotbed of Town, Kizimkazi is the guidelines for responsible a culture than learning kitchen. These hands-on activity, with cinema, music, performing arts, literature and exhibitions across the island. Mwaka Kogwa, place for dolphin sightings, dolphin viewing, set in place how to cook a traditional lessons are a great way to also in July, celebrates Shirazi new year in style and is not to be missed. home to both humpback by the Institute of Marine meal – and there are plenty meet local people and try and bottlenose dolphins. Science. The dolphins, of opportunities to learn out your Swahili. Although there’s no guarantee lovely and wild as they are, you’ll see dolphins on your won’t hang about when trip, they are sighted on four motorboats are roaring 90% of excursions, so make excitedly towards them. 41 failed attempt to overthrow their brother, Sultan Majid. From here, including the Ader’s duiker, as well as Sykes monkeys, bush babies, you’ll travel to Stone Town, and to the Palace Museum, which has African civet, giant elephant shrews, and chameleons as well as a room dedicated to Salme’s life and writings. Your guide will take more than 100 species of brightly coloured butterflies and around you to her house, where her romance with Heinrich Ruete, with 83 species of birds. Several nature trails lead through the shady whom she later eloped, began across balconies, resulting in secret depths, winding beneath the towering red mahogany trees, trysts and meetings in the countryside. sycamore figs, raffia palm and wild date palms, before leading out through a plantation of whistling pine. The forest has been SlavE rouTES oF ZanZIbar protected since 1950. There were numerous routes used by slave traders across the islands, especially after the slave trade was declared illegal. Such Around a kilometre south of the visitors centre and cafe is excursions can begin at the Dhow Harbour in Malindi, where slave the Mangrove Forest Boardwalk, which leads through a surreal ships brought their human cargo from Bagamoyo to Zanzibar, landscape of spidery mangrove roots and mushroom-like nodules moving to the house of Tippu Tip, the notorious slave trader and poking up through the brackish water below. Tropical fish dart then on to the Anglican Church, built on the old slave market. around in the shallows beneath the boards, while crabs feast in From here, tours often move to Mbweni, past the missionary the nutrient rich mud among the roots of the nine species of graves to visit Mbweni Ruins, formerly a school for freed slave mangroves. The Jozani - Chwaka Bay National Park was established girls, before heading to Livingstone House and onto Mangapwani in 1995, and is working in partnership with people from the Beach.At Mangapwani you can walk through the caves which surrounding villages to help conserve its fragile ecosystems. stored hundreds of slaves, kept waiting for the monsoons and the Practical activities, such as mangrove replanting projects are arrival of the dhows to be carried north. combined with educational activities, as well as training and support on sustainable management techniques. The Jozani SpIcE TourS leaves and filling them with flowers to give to you. Tours often joZanI ForEST Environmental Conservation Association (JECA), represents these A spice tour is a pleasant way of exploring the countryside around include a stop-off at a local house for a meal of spiced pilau rice Jozani Forest lies at the heart of Jozani - Chwaka Bay National communities and allows them to have a say in the running of Stone Town, and meeting Zanzibar’s rural communities. Guides and curry, followed by sweet Arabic coffee and perhaps a slice of Park, straddling a narrow belt of land linking the east and west the park. The education of children also plays a significant role take you on a walking tour of one of the small locally owned lemongrass cake. Many spice tours include a visit to the Persian coast of the island. It is the largest area of mature indigenous in the conservation effort, and local school children are brought plantations, or to the government run plantations at Kizimbani or baths built by Sultan Said for his harem. forest on Unguja, and home to possibly the island’s most famous here to learn about the value of the forest and its surrounding Kindichi, picking bunches of leaves, fruit and twigs from bushes and photographed resident, the Zanzibar red colobus monkey. environment. The majority of revenue generated by visitors to and inviting you to smell or taste them to guess what they are. prIncESS SalME TrIp The forest stands on a shallow depression in the fossil coral bed, the park is ploughed back into conservation work, as well as Most of the ingredients of the average kitchen spice rack are This excursion begins at Mtoni Palace, where Princess Salme, bordered by dry coral rag forest and thicket either side, and by supporting community projects such as schools and health represented - cinnamon, turmeric, ginger, garlic, chillies, black the daughter of Sultan Said and one of his secondary wives was mangrove forests and salt marshes to the north and south. The facilities. Entrance to Jozanzi Forest and the Mangrove Forest pepper, nutmeg and vanilla among many others. Local children born in 1844. You’ll then head to Marahubi Palace, built by Sultan diverse range of natural habitats to be found in the national park Boardwalk costs US$8, which includes an accompanying guide, often accompany you on your rounds, making baskets of palm Barghash, Salme’s older brother, who she helped to escape after a supports a variety of rare, endangered and endemic species, although a tip is always appreciated. 43 DEEp SEa FISHIng With spectacular deep sea fishing and record breaking catches in Unguja, Pemba, and Mafia, Zanzibar is a fisherman’s paradise. There’s superb deep sea fishing all year round with marlin, sail fish, tuna, barracuda and trevally running deep. The Indian Ocean is rich in fish, with tuna and pelagics migrating through the Pemba Channel every year, and snapper, grouper and sharks are in residence all year round.

There are a number of private companies and tour operators specialising in deep sea fishing to guide you through the waters, offering fishing safaris for the dedicated angler. Customised boats have light and heavy tackle, electronics, GPS and safety equipment for the serious international fisherman. Excursions usually last for a day, with boats bringing you and your catch back to your hotel in time for dinner.

BLUE SaFarI Safari Blue is arguably one of Zanzibar’s best excursions. Allow yourself to sail away across the soothing waves of the Indian Ocean on a beautifully carved Swahili dhow. Complete with refreshments and a friendly and knowledgable crew, your traditional mode of transport will take you snorkelling, to one of the archipelago’s most splended deserted islands for a wonderfully fresh seafood grill and then finally to a lagoon that only dreams are made of.

SunSET or SunrISE cruISE DolpHIn TourS DIvIng anD SnorkEllIng A personal guide will accompany you on your cruise and give you a The coastal waters around Kizimkazi provide a natural habitat and Zanzibar is surrounded by colourful coral reefs offering some of tour of Stone Town from the water. The sunsets, changing the sky from breeding ground for humpback and bottlenose dolphins. Tourists the best diving and snorkelling in the world. The shallow waters shades of pinks and blues to magnificent golden colours as you sail hoping to experience the thrill of a close encounter with the around Unguja support an impressive array of coral and marine life, along side the glimmering lights of Stone Town. Some cruises also go dolphins can organise a day trip with one of the tour companies in including dolphins, turtles, barracuda and occasionally even sharks. to Mwangapwani, where many years ago slaves were exported from. Stone Town, or make their own way there and charter a local boat. Mnemba Atoll, a protected reef just off the north east tip of Unguja, Now tourists can explore the coastline fringed with coconut palm However, the growing number of boats all competing to give their is justifiably famous for the sheer diversity and number of tropical trees and enjoy the most breathtaking sunsets. The early morning passengers the best chance of spotting, or swimming with the reef fish. Many visitors, in their haste to reach the coast, often sunrise cruises are a perfect sailing and snorkelling excursion for the dolphins has resulted in a decreased number of sightings. While overlook diving from Stone Town, but some of the best snorkelling time limited traveller or the early riser. The silence of the morning sea watching dolphins in their natural habitats can be an exciting and sites can be found around the islands just off Stone Town. makes theperfect accompaniment to this beautiful sunrise cruise. Sail rewarding experience, care must be taken to avoid disturbing the to the sand banks or Prison Island to do early morning snorkelling in animals, particularly those with young calves. Guidelines have been Pemba has also gained a reputation as a world class diving the breathtaking ocean. drawn up to help minimise the impact of dolphin watching trips. destination offering spectacular drop offs and exhilarating drift dives, By following the guidelines, and encouraging your boat driver to with excellent visibility. Snorkellers are spoilt for choice, with colourful prISon ISlanD TrIpS do the same, you can help to ensure dolphins are not driven away reefs surrounding the coast, often within swimming distance. Previously owned by an Arab to house his rebellious slaves, the prison from Kizimkazi altogether. was never used, and the island is now home to a tortoise sanctuary, prison ruins and hotel. Prison Island is 20 minutes away from wHalE waTcHIng Stone Town by boat and has spectacular coral reefs to enjoy while Ethical and responsible humpback whale watching and tours are snorkelling. If you’re feeling active, you can explore one of the hiking available at the most southerly point of Zanzibar. In association trails, snorkel in the crystal clear waters in search of colourful tropical with knowledgeable local fishermen and the scenic local villages fish darting through the reef or soak up some sun on the powder of the Kizimkazi area, regular tours are conducted between the white beach. Prison Island is also home to a family of giant tortoises. months of July and August, when whales are most typically found in the coastal or shelf waters. In a traditional Zanzibari dhow, SanD bank pIcnIc you will be shown these majestic and graceful mammals in their Sand Bank picnics begin on a traditional Swahili dhow trip that sails natural habitat by an experienced fisherman and professional you toward a seemingly uninhabited and quiet bank in the ocean guide, while at the same time receiving an in-depth education which suddenly comes to life with millions of birds flying overhead and on their conservation and behavior. This exciting tour will ghost crabs scurrying across the golden sands. After lunch, relax on the undoubtedly make for an extremely memorable experience. sandbank listening to the hush of waves lapping against the shore.

ZanzibarZanzibar 45 SaIlIng Sailing is one of Zanzibar’s historical pastimes. Locally made ngalawa boats as well as jahazi or dhows are in abundance around the island, and can be rented for a day of sailing, snorkeling and line fishing. The island is also home to a number of yachts as well as speed boats – all of which are great ways to experience the waves of the glorious Indian Ocean.

kayakIng Kayaking - a family favourite - is a fun way to explore Zanzibar’s shores, and the clean waters that surround Zanzibar are perfect for all ages to enjoy. Facilities for such can be found around the island.

bEacH SporTS The brilliant white sands of Zanzibar’s palm fringed shores are the perfect place to keep fit get to know the locals and your fellow travelers through the medium of sport. Beach volleyball is popular and a tug of war can be arranged by your hotel. Football however is a passionate pastime across Zanzibar and impromptu games take place on some of Zanzibar’s busier beaches, which visitors are often warmly welcomed to join in with to share in the passion.

FlyIng Zanzibar and its natural spleandour are undoubtedly best viewed from the air, and it is now possible to discover the islands from above in a micro-light aircraft. Trips over Stone Town, areas known for whales and dolphins, and even the entire archipelago are available. It is also possible to learn to fly with a qualified instuctor on Zanzibar Island itself.

kITE SurFIng Kite surfing is a relatively new phenomenon on Zanzibar, but is a sport perfect for the archipelago. The monsoon winds and glorious scenery make Zanzibar the ideal place to learn to kite surf or for more experienced kit surfers, to take off into the skies and admire the islands from another angle. Accredited kite surfing schools can be found on the east and north coasts of Zanzibar.

yoga A vibrant blend of yoga styles are available on Zanzibar, including relaxation, pranayama (breathing techniques), meditation, sun salutations and a dynamic flowing sequence of asanas (postures), bringing awareness into mindfulness and energy flow. Yoga can be done on a pristine white sandbank surrounded by the blue ocean, calming, cleansing and energising the soul. Yoga on Zanzibar is a truly unique and unforgettable experience, through merging and surrounding yourself waTErSkIIng & paraglIDIng wInDSurFIng with nature’s energies. Enjoy the luxury and exclusivity of booking Available across Zanzibar, and esecially in the north is Zanzibar’s idyllic shores and warm crystal clear waters, private or small group yoga classes where ever you are staying on the waterskiing, which is assured to be safe and enjoyable, as together with the gentle monsoon winds mean that north and east coasts of Zanzibar Island or in Stone Town. One and a water sports companies on the island are fully equipped windsurfing in Zanzibar is an unforgettable experience. half hour yoga classes can also be joined at Mbweni Ruins just outside of with the latest boats and equipment. Paragliding can also Windsurfing can be arranged through your hotel or through Stone Town as can regular retreats run by Zanzibar’s expert yogis. These be arranged through the same companies, and guarantee one of Zanzibar’s many water sports companies. can also include yoga expressive dancing, reiki treatments and fire poi you a truly enjoyable beach holiday. spinning workshops upon request. 47 Zanzibar Island is certainly one of the most romantic islands in the world and offers the perfect setting for an unforgettable wedding or honeymoon. A variety of venues are for truly idyllic weddings and professional services available on the island can handle the entire event on your behalf, or parts thereof in accordance with your needs. Sail away on a traditional, handcrafted dhow to a sandbank in the middle of the Indian Ocean, exchange your vows in the ruins of a sultan’s palace or under the myriad of stars in the Old Fort.

Not only beautiful, Zanzibar has a vast array of memorable locations in which to have a civil or religious wedding. It is also possible for your tour operator to arrange the paperwork on your behalf. Zanzibar is a picture perfect paradise, perfect for timeless wedding photographs, and quality, experienced photographers are available on the island at all times.

The fairytale wedding must, of course, be complimented by the most luxurious honeymoon. Imagine walking straight from the Zanzibar is fully equipped for conference tourism, team With English, Spanish, French, Italian, German and Japanese ceremony onto a dhow and sailing into the sunset to a luxury suite building retreats, and incentive trips for corporate clients. Tailor- speaking guides, Zanzibar can meet your needs, wherever on a remote tropical island. Most hotels and lodges in Zanzibar offer made packages can include the handling of the entire event you come from. Zanzibar’s exciting tours and excursions cater honeymoon specials and will go out of the way to ensure that your or just part thereof. Besides providing you with a selection of for all interest groups, with sunset dhow cruises in traditional first few days as newly weds are both memorable and magical. For well equipped and staffed conference venues, tour agents can dhows, dolphin trips, historical tours and cultural visits to the a perfect honeymoon, tailor made packages can be made to suit handle all your requirements, from booking accommodation, local communities. Banqueting and special events can be easily your style, personality and budget, and to ensure that yours is like arranging transfers and excursions to supplying corporate gifts, organised. With our detailed local knowledge, international no other. organising special events and incentive packages, adding value standard services and an unparalleled environment, Zanzibar to your conference. Local specialists can work with you, tailoring can guarantee a successful and memorable conference Whether for the perfect wedding or an unforgettable conference the conference experience to your goals and your group. experience. experience, Zanzibar can cater to all your events requirements.

49 ESSQUE We Add a Personal Touch to Zanzibar We Add a Personal Touch ZALU to Zanzibar ADVERT po box 3181, GALLERY HoUSE, mbwEni ESTATE, ZAnZibAR HEAd oFFiCE: +255 24 2232088 1 AiRpoRT oFFiCE: +255 24 2231924 FAx: +255 24 2236583 1 [email protected] po box 3181, GALLERY HoUSE, mbwEni ESTATE, ZAnZibAR 1 1 www.GALLERYToHURSEAd .onFFETiCE: +255www.d 24 2232088HowSAFAR 1 AiSiR.npoETRT oFFwww.iCE: +255ZAn 24Zib 2231924ARConFEREnCES.Com FAx: +255 24 2236583 1 [email protected] www.GALLERYToURS.nET 1 www.dHowSAFARiS.nET 1 www.ZAnZibARConFEREnCES.Com www.essquehotels.com 51 Set within exotic tropical gardens and waterfalls inviting guests For the active guests or for the guests mixing business Located on the East Coast of Zanzibar, Diamonds Dream of Zanzibar 5 restaurants offer guests an exceptional variety of dining to enjoy the pristine view over the Indian Ocean, Diamonds La with pleasure the resort offers additional facilities including an is a superb beach front 5 star all inclusive resort nestled in the midst options including Asian and local specialities, fresh baked pizzas, Gemma dell’ Est is located on the north-western shores of magical international Padi diving centre, a fully equipped water sports of exotic gardens overlooking the turquoise water of the Indian healthy food and sea food à la carte menus for romantic dinners. 3 Zanzibar. This enchanting, luxurious and environmentally friendly centre, an open air gym, a Spherique Boutique, the Mvua African Ocean. The exclusive and elegant atmosphere of the hotel is perfect bars feature relaxing environments to enjoy refreshing drinks and resort has a total of 138 rooms, with 93 sea view deluxe rooms, Rain Spa and the Baobab Congress Centre. for guests looking for a perfect hideaway. The resort offers 104 snacks throughout the day and cocktails at night. 17 sea view suites, 23 villa club rooms with butler service and a deluxe gardens rooms with communal swimming pool, 40 ocean presidential villa with 5 bedrooms and large private swimming Diamonds La Gemma dell’ Est is the perfect venue for view junior suites, 10 additional junior suites with Jacuzzi and 3 Additional facilities include the Mvua African Rain Spa with pool. The resort offers excellent dining options with 1 buffet conferences, social gatherings, weddings and events, offering a beach front villas with private pool. All rooms are equipped with indoor gym, conference facilities, water sports and diving activities restaurant, 2 a’ la carte restaurants and 1 beach pizzeria, serving qualified team of meeting organizer and professional catering satellite TV, internet cable connection and daily refurbished mini bar. and a multisport court. a vast array of international and local cuisine and combining first services ready to orchestrate large events and small meetings with class service with culinary excellence. precision and flawless good taste.

Mahonda, Zanzibar. Tanzania Nungwi, Zanzibar. Tanzania T: +255 759596666 T: +255 242240087 F: +255 759597777 F: +255 242240089 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] www.diamonds-resorts.com www.diamonds-resorts.com 53 A magnificent private sanctuary of eleven exclusive villas, each Clients can choose to dine at the exclusive à la Carte Ocean Blue While admiring the luxurious gardens with tall palm trees and Dining facilities at the resort include a main buffet restaurant with it’s own plunge pool, a tastefully furnished terrace, a covered Restaurant, visit one of the restaurants at Diamonds La Gemma dell’ colourful bougainvillea or the sparkling waters of the Indian with fish barbecues and themed nights, a beach pizzeria, an a’ Makuti patio and a large tropical garden to enjoy exclusive privacy Est or enjoy private breakfast, lunch and dinner directly in the room Ocean, the 87 deluxe rooms of Sandies Mapenzi Beach Club will la carte restaurant and 2 bars offering refreshing drinks, snacks and the supreme view over the Indian Ocean and the famous or on the private terrace outside the villa. During the day finger ensure that you envisage the sheer beauty of tropical nature. and cocktails in the evening around the pool. Active guests can Zanzibar sunset. food, snacks and refreshing drinks are offered around the pool at Stroll through the gardens to the emerald waters of the Indian participate in the daily activities organized by the cheerful local the Tiara Lounge with cocktails and canapés served at sunset for Ocean, stretch out on a sun bed, bathe in the blue pool or animation team offering sailing, windsurfing, water ski, beach The villas are named after eleven of the most precious gems romantic aperitifs watching the sun diving into the Indian Ocean. challenge yourself in one of the many activities or water sports volley, archery and evening entertainment. in the world to match the modern and contemporary African offered. Sandies Mapenzi Beach Club is the choice for guests style architecture. Personal butler service, a private beach Literally everything and anything you could dream of is catered in search of a retreat that offers a nice mixture of relaxation, and unmatched all-inclusive services accommodate the most for at the very highest level of all-inclusive services including laziness and all inclusive services. discerning traveller with ultimate comfort, privacy and luxury. access to all facilities of Diamonds La Gemma dell’ Est.

Nungwi, Zanzibar. Tanzania Mahonda, Zanzibar. Tanzania T: +255 2422401175 T: + 255 774414268 F: +255 242240089 F: + 255 774419398 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] www.diamonds-resorts.com www.sandies-resorts.com 55 Friendly and spacious, Sandies Neptune Pwani Beach is an ideal private dinners in a romantic setting and 2 bars offering a wide Jafferji House is a boutique hotel, capturing the history and Jafferji House is also home to a luxury spa, situated on the top choice for guests in search of a retreat that offers the “special selection of drinks and snacks throughout the day and spirits and aesthetics of the spice islands of Zanzibar. It has taken over three of the building with a view right out over the Indian Ocean, and touch”, matched with attention to the finest of details. The Resort cocktails in the evening. Guests visiting the Mvua African Rain Spa years to restore this family home to its former glory, and to the a unique cafe, the Mistress of Spices located on ground level. This has been meticulously created, emulating traditional Zanzibar find themselves immersed in a relaxing atmosphere of warm and highest standards, allowing guests to truly envisage the splendor beautifully decorated cafe serves a whole array of organic and style, using the best in local interior design and furnishing, very friendly hospitality enveloped by the fragrance of local spices, of Sultans and merchants of days gone by. spiced African teas and coffees in traditional ceremonies together meeting top international standards. to benefit from a wide range of treatments designed to soothe the with interesting and healthy fair. spirit, rejuvenate the body and enrich the mind. Each suite is thoughtfully designed and inspired by some of The Resort features 154 ocean view deluxe rooms situated in Zanzibar’s greatest names, including Stanley and Livingstone, and Located in the heart of Stone Town – a World Heritage Site 2 level blocks and 4 individual beachfront suites with in-room Additional facilities in the resort include: daily entertainment, Freddie Mercury. They are like a museum of discovery, dedicated – Jafferji House & Spa is just a stroll away from the Old Fort and Jacuzzi and separate living room. Dining facilities include 1 buffet conference facilities, diving and water sports activities and the to the very characters that have changed the course of Zanzibar’s historical sea front. A wealth of excursions can be taken from Stone restaurant, 1 pizzeria restaurant, 1 à la carte restaurant serving Spherique Boutique. history. Town and arranged for you by the hotel.

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Stone Town, Zanzibar is now home to the new Mashariki Palace Hotel. This chic, boutique hotel situated on an idyllic beach in Nungwi, is This is the Eastern Palace on the islands, once the seat of the Omani located on the northern tip of Zanzibar. It blends elegant, contemporary empire spanning a thousand miles, created by the first sultan of design with traditional Zanzibari features to create a unique and relaxing Zanzibar almost 200 years ago. The domicile of the Sultan’s religious environment. Set in a lush, tropical garden with direct access to the councilor is now restored beyond its former magnificence. white powder beaches and warm waters of the Indian Ocean, the Z hotel has been finished to a high specification by an international team Our hospitality is based on good taste and warmth, comfort and of architects and interior designers. Each room has floor to ceiling glass style. doors leading onto a balcony which looks out across the Ocean.

The 18 no smoking rooms are all unique; the ground floor looks The Z Hotel offers alfresco dining in our main restaurant ‘Saruche’, into the courtyard and has high ceilings, several have balconies, some along with Asian-fusion tapas and sharing platters in ‘Cinnamon’, our have sea views, some have a living area or mezzanine floor, but all are cocktail bar, where you can also find our exclusive list of mouth watering enclosed in this original ancient palace with cool, thick walls, Arabian cocktails. beds, stucco decoration and carved doors, bringing you the essence of old Zanzibar with a twist of modern chic The Mashariki Palace Hotel After receiving raving reviews from out guests on tripadvisor.com, The is a privileged residence for travellers choosing refined hospitality in a Z Hotel has been awarded ‘Trendiest hotel in Africa’ – only 25 hotels in historical setting. Come and be charmed. the entire African continent were awarded this, Z Hotel is the only one in Tanzania.

Indulge yourself in a unique experience inspired by the beauty rituals of a time gone by, and the natural Zanzibari enviroment its self. We use only the finest organic ingredients from the archipelago.

• Signature Treatments • Face Treatments • Signature Journeys • Manicures & Pedicures • Massage Therapies • Waxing & Henna Tattoos Stone Town, Zanziabar Nungwi, Zanzibar • Body Wraps • Refloxology T: +255 242237232/3 T: +255 774 266266 • Body Scrubs • Feet Massage F: +255 242237235 M: +255 732 940 171 • Bath Rituals E: [email protected] E: [email protected] www.masharikipalacehotel.com www.thezhotel.com

A retreat in the heart of pO Box 3181, Shangani, Stone Town, Zanzibar’s Stone Town. Zanzibar T: +255 777 908000 Opening HOurS e: [email protected] 8 Am - 10 pm (DAily) www.cinnamonspa.net Island, also known as Changuu and Quarantine Island. There, you will find a conservation area dedicated to the endangered Aldabra Tortoises. While there are babies and juveniles, some tortoises are up to 180 years old! After admiring our large, reptile friends, take a tour of the historical prison, once used to house rebellious slaves, and later used as a quarantine, sheltering the island from such epidemics as yellow fever.

Getting a little hot? Why not go for a snorkel in the crystal clear waters that surround the island, or go for a swim and relax on the white sands? On the sail back, we’ll indulge in some tropical fruits, hoping to leave you with an extra sweet memory of your day.

Sunset Dhow Cruise Watching the sunset seaside in Zanzibar is an amazing experience. Watching the sun set in Zanzibar while sailing the sea is one-of-a-kind! Come with your partner to turn up the romance or with your friends and family to see Zanzibar from the ocean’s perspective! Don’t forget the sun downers…Every trip includes a bottle of white wine chilled to perfection, soda, water and snacks to boot! For 8 people or more, you can enjoy the sweet sounds of Taraab music provided by your own private musician. As the wind blows the boat back to shore, we know you will enjoy the perfect ending to your perfect day at the beach.

Sunset Dhow Cruise with Dinner After working up an appetite during your Sunset Cruise, sail into a restaurant for a dinner that brings a whole new definition to the term ‘culinary experience’. And yes, we said sail into a restaurant. After a magnificent two hour sunset cruise, sail into Mtoni Marine, a beautiful restaurant located on the beach of Mtoni. There, all guests receive a warm greeting, a welcoming bonfire and a beautiful table surrounded by banana leaves and candles. And that’s just the start! Dinner is a deliciously refined 3-course menu, with starter, main course and dessert. You can’t get much more exotic than this.

For groups of 8 or more, enjoy the 5-star treatment at Mbweni Ruins Hotel and Restaurant! Guests are dropped onto an amazing jetty with breathtaking In partnership with Gallery Tour & Safaris, Original Dhow Safaris the panorama of Stonetown viewed from an island! After that, views of the Indian Ocean. From there, they are led to the historical Mbweni provide the highest quality scheduled and privately chartered it’s time to relax on the white sands of the Pange Sandbank and Ruins, where they will be treated to a mouthwatering 3-course dinner among dhow cruises in Zanzibar. Departing from the shoreline of soak up the Zanzibari sun. Admire the breathtaking view of the candlelight. You will feel as if you’ve gone back in time! historical Stone Town, Dhow safaris offers butler serviced turquoise waters that surround you and the birds that loom up cruises for those who wish to tour Unguja Island in true Swahili above. This truly is a dream destination! Time for a cool down? Grab style. The esteemed five-star Zanzibar Serena Inn caters for your snorkel and flippers and go for a swim. This underwater world all Original Dhow Safaris cruises, serving the best Swahili will blow you away. Marvel at the tropical fish that swim amongst cuisine and ensuring your Dhow Safari remains a memorable the beautiful, live coral reef that surrounds the Sandbank. After experience of Swahili luxury and comfort. you’ve worked up an appetite, sit down and relax under your own Original Dhow Safaris private tent, where a seafood feast awaits you. Sure to be one of Stone Town, Zanzibar Sandbank Picnic with Prison Island your favourite days in Zanzibar! Excursion T: +255 773 634760 E: [email protected] This full day excursion includes something for everyone! Start your Prison Island www.dhowsafaris.net day by visiting the historical Prison Island. There, tour a prison once This half day excursion is perfect for someone who wants to get off used as a quarantine, befriend a giant Aldabra Tortoise and enjoy the beach and get a little more action! Join us as we sail to Prison

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ZATI is in its 9th successful year as a private sector tourism association, sector organizations to this end. In 2010 ZATI’s seat on the Zanzibar Business having been established to represent the needs and interests of tourism council helped set up a dialogue with the public sector on infrastructure, investors in Zanzibar in 2003. The aim of ZATI is to ensure a sustainable and with the Ministry of Agriculture, ZATI helped to manage a 6-month and professional tourism industry of the highest standard, working with training course for 150 farmers to supply vegetables to hotels. The government institutions to achieve this. ZATI is managed by a Chairman, an organization also worked with the Zanzibar Commission of Tourism on exit executive board of 8 members and run by an appointed Director, and has surveys, tourist arrival numbers and investor databases. grown by 250% since 2007. In 2011 ZATI updated its website and increased destination marketing There are currently 105 members, representing all areas of the tourism activity with a new brochure, taken to international trade fairs such as sector including hotels, restaurants, tour operators, airlines, wholesale and Indaba in Durban and WTM in London. The organization also presented retail suppliers, and service industries supporting tourism. Members of ZATI a list of tourism issues to be addressed to the President at the Zanzibar are expected to offer quality tourism product in their field of expertise, hold Business Council meeting and held a tourism briefing round-table with high standards of business ethics, respect customs of Zanzibar, and follow members of the Zanzibar House of Representatives to increase awareness in all labor, fiscal and environmental, and where possible actively buy locally the Public Sector. and employ locally. Members are encouraged to demonstrate corporate social responsibility, and ZATI has been approached to bring to Zanzibar In April 2012 ZATI met and briefed the new Tourism Minister and in 2012 some proposed new responsible tourism standards (Responsible Tourism will now take its place at the table of the Commission for Tourism, having Tanzania) that are to be introduced in Tanzania, so members will also have been voted onto the board – the first time there has been a private sector the opportunity to be evaluated and rated in the future. representation in the Ministry. With this closer dialogue with Government, 2012 will be an interesting and valuable year for ZATI as the organization Since 2009 ZATI has focused on three main strands that members reaches its first decade of existence. ZATI continues to follow its motto identified – improving infrastructure, availability of local supplies and “Opening Doors” and will keep you updated of its progress in future editions training staff, and have held many meetings with both private and public of this magazine.

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