Zanzibar, the spice island between East and Africa
And throngs of coconut palms, lagoons, transparent, blue sea clear, white sand beaches of paradise, lush vegetation, endless plantations of spices and tropical trees. From the window of the airplane, you look down to the beautiful scenery.
Welcome to Zanzibar, this fascinating island off the Indian Ocean, a meeting point between Africa and the Orient! Two islands in truth, Zanzibar and Pemba, the “Spice Islands” mythical and legendary. The myriad islands scattered around, often completely submerged at high tide.
Twenty minutes by plane from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (Zanzibar is part of Tanzania) and you’re in another world! Archipelago proudly displays a mosaic of colors: a touch of Africa, a foundation of Portugal, a touch of Great Britain, a handful of Persia and Arabia, and smells of India, a perfect alchemy of Civilization!
Step from the road to India’s time the English hub for gold and spices, ivory and wood, central point of the slave trade, Zanzibar retains traces of its past.
Stone Town, “the old stone city” Capital Zanzibar City “world heritage by UNESCO, is the soul of Zanzibar.
Zanzibar
You will be seduced by the warm hospitality of Zanzibar. Very friendly, they are delighted to share their culture to meet the condition of their course. The Zanzibar’s do not have their picture taken without their consent and attach great importance to appropriate dress. Therefore they make you discover the Ngoma dance to local African rhythmic sounds of drums and traditional percussion, and the Taarab music that resembles ancient poems sung in Arabic and African influences.
Zanzibar is a dream destination for lovers of scuba diving, beaches of white sand, and intoxicating scents.
The atmosphere African Mapenzi Beach Club Hotel and the Hotel Neptune Pwani Beach, both located along a white sandy beach facing a turquoise lagoon, you marvel at scenery!