"The Spice Island"

 Zanzibar is an archipelago of tropical islands nestled in the Indian Ocean. The two principal islands, Zanzibar and Pemba, plus the 50 or so surrounding smaller islands, are known affectionately as the "Spice Island", because of their history as producers of cloves and their position on the ancient spice routes.  

 Zanzibar's fascinating history and unique culture allows us to witness history in a modern world, offering tantalizing glimpses of a unique exoticism that makes this island seductive. Veiled women, white sailed dhows silhouetted against the sunset, and the ancient ruins of the Sultan's palace all convey a past exoticism of Arab, Swahili and Indian culture that defines Zanzibar as the Jewel of the Indian Ocean. A stroll down the narrow labyrinthine streets of Stone Town takes you back 150 years to when Zanzibar was the trading center of East Africa. One might catch a glimpse of the ornate latticework on a balcony, the intricacy of sun-warmed wood on a carved door, or the tumbling roofs of the spire of the Anglican Cathedral. Zanzibar is steeped in a history that few people consider when they think about East Africa.  

        

 Zanzibar also has over 50 miles of coraline reef, jade Indian Ocean lagoons and white, sandy, palm-fringed beaches. The warm,clear-blue waters are a paradise for snorkeling and scuba-diving enthusiasts with International PADI standard facilities, numerous species of coral and a myriad of tropical fish species to indulge their passion. There is also deep sea fishing, water sports, photography or just relaxing to consider. And relax you can too, as the beaches in Zanzibar are not crowded - if lucky, you might even have the whoole beach to yourself! 



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