Unguja, familiarly called Zanzibar, is the largest and best known island in the greater archipelago located off the coast of Tanzania. A small jewel in the Indian Ocean, it is the ideal destination to relax after a safari and surrender to the enchantment of a true tropical paradise. Kilometers of white beaches line a sea with turquoise and crystal clear waters that are warm and almost always calm. The constantly changing tides influence the beaches of the coasts and give enchanting and ever-changing landscapes. For example, while the northern coasts of Kendwa and Nungwi are minimally affected by the effect of the tides and are preferable for bathing, the northeastern coasts of Kiwengwa or Matemwe and the southern coasts of Paye or Jambiani are strongly influenced by them. Consequently, each area has its own characteristics and everyone will choose according to his or her needs and favorite activities such as water sports, excursions, boat trips, relaxation... The "breathtaking" spectacle, beyond the choices, is guaranteed everywhere. An important crossroads over the centuries of trade and diverse populations, Zanzibar is an incredible mixture of Arab, Persian, Bantu, Chinese and Indian cultures and traditions. The capital, Stone Town, is a faithful mirror of all these influences, and in the agglomeration of its narrow streets, minarets, colonial and Arab buildings, carved portals and palaces stand out, telling a multi-ethnic history that has also, unfortunately, experienced the slave trade.
There are many excursions: the capital Stone Town, the spice tour, Prison Island and Nakupenda, the forest d Jozani, the Blue Safari and the Baraka Aquarium tour are the most popular. But, the spice island, so named for the large production of spices, is such a compendium of beauty, colors, scents, flavors, culture, art and folklore that it deserves to be chosen for a truly unforgettable vacation.
Explore the Zanzibar archipelago after an unforgettable safari in Tanzania's most famous parks.
