Zanzibar Island

 
zanzibar

Situated roughly 40 kms from the continent, Zanzibar Island can boast kilometres of golden beaches. 

cruising the zanzibar ocean  with a local made dhow

Zanzibar, also the name of the capital, is located on the west coast. It was the ancient trading port of the sultans of Oman in the 19th century.

local fishermen


This city is a medina: the only of its kind south of the Equator. Carved doors and balconies decorate the houses which are made of coral stone. Inland, the island is a garden of Eden offering the most exquisite tropical species.

zanzibar carnival