Rest on Zanzibar - it's snow-white beaches , turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean and many options for active pastime. In order not to worry about what to bring to relatives and friends from Zanzibar , try to combine rest with shopping. For this purpose, excellent conditions have been created on the island.
Where to buy souvenirs in Zanzibar?
The best time for a trip to the store is the first half of the day. On Sunday, most shops do not work, although there are some shops that are open until 22:00 even on weekends. During the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, some shops are closed during the day.
The most popular among tourists are the following shopping centers:
- Memories of Zanzibar;
- One Way;
- Nyerere Cultural Center;
- Mwenge Handicrafts Village.
All kinds of souvenirs from Zanzibar you will find in the store Memories of Zanzibar, located next to the hotels Dhow Palace and Serena. Here, under the same roof, products for every color and taste are collected. In addition, the store pleases with a pleasant atmosphere and excellent service. The second most popular souvenir center in Zanzibar is the One Way store. There is a large assortment of national clothes, such as Kanga and Kitenj, as well as cotton fabrics and other types of textiles.
What to bring from Zanzibar?
When traveling in Zanzibar , you are unlikely to have a question what to bring your relatives as a souvenir. Local artisans offer a huge range of products from wood, natural stones, fabrics and beads. The most popular figures are the makonde. Women are attracted to the costumes of Kang and Kitenj, which are characterized by an abundance of bright colors and ornaments in the African style. In the shops you can find a wide selection of beachwear, pareos, safari clothes and much more.
The exotic market Kariakoo is created for those who love spices, spices, herbs and roots. Here you can buy seasonings, which will be an excellent addition to any dish.
The most valuable souvenirs from Zanzibar will be products made from genuine leather, ebony and local precious stones. Only here you can buy jewelry made from a rare "blue diamond", which is mined at Mount Kilimanjaro . It is also called tanzanite.
In addition, popular souvenirs from Zanzibar are:
- drums;
- masks;
- coffee;
- figurines of animals and birds;
- wickerwork;
- dice and much more.
If you are a connoisseur of folk art, then you can safely go to the art gallery Nyumba ya Sanaa. There are paintings made in the Tingating style. The founder of this artistic direction is Eduardo Saili Tingatinga. These pictures will bring the atmosphere of equatorial Africa into any interior.
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