Zanzibar Attractions

Zanzibar - the incredible beauty of the archipelago, with its many attractions, fabulously beautiful beaches and unique nature. A place where you want to return. A couple of years ago Zanzibar attracted only adherents of ecotourism. Today, the infrastructure is well developed here and even the most demanding travelers come here.

What to see in Zanzibar?

The main attraction of Zanzibar is its stunning beauty of nature. They go here for a holiday. But what to do and what to see in Zanzibar, when rest on the beach bored? We advise you to pay attention to such sights of the archipelago:

1. Stone Town . The main attraction of Zanzibar is its capital, Stone Town, or Ancient Stone Town (Mji Mkongwe). It is recommended to visit the House of Wonders (House of Wonders) - the only building in a tropical Victorian style. Also visit the Old Fort and Cultural Center, the Anglican Cathedral , the Slave Trade Area and the Port of Stone Town. The main architectural monument of the island is the St. Joseph's Cathedral. For shopping, we advise you to go to the market of spices and fruits, as well as to the city fish market.
2. Reserves . The island has many reserves and forests. The most interesting are the Kennel turtles in the Jozani National Park and the Zanzibar Menai Bay with its amazing flora and fauna and its microclimate.
3. Island Prison . The most famous place in Zanzibar is the island of Prison, which can be reached in 15 minutes by boat. A prison was built here, but it was never used for its intended purpose.
4. Kizimkazi . In the south of the island, about forty minutes drive from Stone Town is the fishing village of Kizimkazi (Kizimkazi) on the shore of the eponymous bay. This village used to be the capital of the island, then it lost its strategic purpose and is now a place of visiting tourists. Here for the guests of Tanzania organize dolphin tours - swimming in the ocean with flocks of dolphins.
5. Mercury . On the island of Zanzibar is the house of Freddie Mercury (Mercury House), now it is a hotel and you can rent a room where the singer lived. Also to the sights of Zanzibar is the Mercury's restaurant, named after the singer.

Entertainment in Zanzibar

The main entertainment on the island is a beach holiday. Diving , snorkeling and fishing here are the best not only in Tanzania , but throughout the Indian Ocean. The most attractive for this are the resort areas in the northern and eastern parts of the island. In the north, recommend the beaches of Mkokoton, Mangapwani and Nungvi, in the east - Kivengava, Chwaka, Uroa.

Near Zanzibar is the island of Mafia - a marine reserve. Here you will see a variety of corals, incredible beauty of fish, crabs, squid, rays. In the reserve there is a night diving service. The price is about $ 30.