Destination Zanzibar
For a small island in the southern waters of the Indian Ocean, Zanzibar has a long and unexpected history. Believed to have been settled first by the Bantu people, some three to four thousand years ago, Zanzibar has a history of hosting foreigners from Egypt, Greece, Persia, Arabia, India, China and Europe resulting in a architectural feast of Arabic-style houses with Indian-influenced ornate balconies and latticework.
Combine Zanzibar’s exciting history of mixed influences, vibrant oriental style bazaars, pristine beaches and tropical forests and this ‘spice island’ is an enticing, alluring destination.
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By mid 19th century, a reported 25,000 slaves were bought and sold each year in Zanzibar. In Stone town we visit the notorious site of world’s last open slave market and the Anglican Christ Church cathedral built in 1874, which stands exactly on the site of the former slave market with the high altar marking the location of the old whipping post.
Without a guide, you'll never find nutmeg sitting on the forest floor or think to peel the bark off of a cinnamon tree but these are some of the fun things we do on our spice tour. We go from plant to plant trying to find the spice within before sampling the fruits of the forest like cinnamon tea and freshly picked pineapple and lychees.
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Ever dreamed of swimming with a pod of dolphins? We spend a day in the beautiful Menal Bay where you can watch the resident bottlenose and humpback dolphins play in the wake of our boat. If you’re game, you can enter the water and enjoy these highly social mammals in their natural habitat.
Other activities include a trip to the beautiful beaches and giant tortoises of Prison Island, a full day scuba dive in Nungwe or a fishing trip in a traditional dhow.
