Zanzibar: A Wonerful Journey To The Spice Islands!

Written By Gopika VC Image Credits: Gettyimages

A stretch of Indian Ocean islands just over 15 miles off Tanzania's coast in East Africa is Zanzibar. Unguja, or Zanzibar, is the largest island and where most visitors stay.

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The Spice Islands, or Zanzibar, have supplied the globe with cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, and black pepper for generations.

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It has various beautiful beaches with coral white sand and clear blue waters. The northernmost part of the island has a beautiful, broad beach around Nungwi and Kendwa.

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The architecture of Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Zanzibar City, combines Islamic and East African Swahili cultures

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Fishing, dhow cruises, kayaking, parasailing, and kiteboarding are available here. Enjoy Zanzibar's magnificent blue waters whether you're an expert or a beginner.

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Zanzibar has unusual animals like the red colobus monkey and leopard. Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park lets you see colobus and other monkeys in their natural habitat.

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The Spice Islands' cuisine is a fragrant combination of East African, Arabian, Chinese, and Indian flavors.

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Nakupenda Beach

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Stone Town

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