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Zanzibar is an archipelago made up of Zanzibar and Pemba Islands , and several islets. It is located in the Indian Ocean, about 25 miles from the Tanzanian coast, and 6° south of the equator. Zanzibar Island (locally knownas Unguja) is 60 miles long and 20 miles wide, occupying a total area of approximately 650 square miles. It is characterised by beautiful sandy beaches with fringing coral reefs, and the magic of historic Stone Town – said to be the only functioning ancient town in East Africa.

People, Religion and Language

Zanzibar’s local people are an incredible mixture of ethnic backgrounds, indicative of her colourful history. Islam is the dominant religion, and practiced by most Zanzibaris, although there are also followers of Christianity and Hinduism. Population is estimated at 800,000, with the largest concentration being Zanzibar City which has approximately 100,000 inhabitants. Zanzibaris speak Swahili (known locally as Kiswahili), a language which is spoken extensively in East Africa . Many believe that the purest form is spoken in Zanzibar as it is the birth place of the language.

Culture and Festivals

Zanzibar ‘s most famous event is the Zanzibar International Film Festival , also known as the Festival of the Dhow Countries. Every July, this event showcases the best of the Swahili Coast arts scene, including Zanzibar ‘s favourite music, Taarab.

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A small resort, a vibrant hotel cum guesthouse which oozes character and charm offering lodging and accommodation in one of the most pristine and desolated tropical beaches of the island on the south east coast of Zanzibar, off the Tanzania coast.

Accommodation is offered in Bungalows which are divided into deluxe bungalow, king size bungalow, family bungalow and standard bungalow

Then come the Jungle Bungalows built in stone and wood with a thatched makuti roof, totally African seen from outside and incredibly beautiful and romantic inside with a stars watching terrace

Rooms are very comfortable, clean and tidy with ceiling fans and mosquito nets. Just a minute walk will take you to the beautiful tropical white sand palm-lined beach and the crystalline waters of the Indian Ocean.

The resort includes a fun-loving bar, open 24 hrs serving cocktails, pizza and snacks, where to socialize with the other guests. A game area where to play pool and table-football. The excellent restaurant with menu à la carte serving fish and Italian and Swahili dishes untill 10 p.m.  The bazaar and the beauty farm where to buy essential oils produced with Zanzibar’s spices or have relaxing and purifying massages.

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Tanzania is the largest country in East Africa. Tanzania is the melting point of all the cultures in Africa. It has the essence of whole Africa in it. If you have a dream to see Africa come to Tanzania.

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We provides information on all the best accommodation and hotels in Zanzibar. This includes information on what the hotels look like, the rooms, the facilities and most importantly, how much it is going to cost you. Go through our hotel list and select which hotels interest you. We have visited all the hotels on the island, and selected the few which meet our criteria for selection on this website. If it is not here, it is not worth it.
Many people ask why we specialize in Zanzibar, well the answer is simple. Our directors used to live there and are personal friends with most of the owners. Having lived there has given us the opportunity to discover smaller out of the way places, like Hakuna Majiwe and Paje By Night. We personally travel to Zanzibar almost every 2 months or so and make sure that the places you visit are still up to scratch and we are not providing our clients with bad accommodation.
Before you embark on a Zanzibar holiday, perhaps have a look at our cultural guide, where you will find out about what the people of Zanzibar are like, their roots, and how the island of Zanzibar came to be what it is today.

Zanzibar island is an absolutely fascinating place. We suggest that even if you do not plan on traveling to Zanzibar, take some time to read about the islands, and see why we are so passionate about this ancient African Paradise.

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There are no large wild animals in Zanzibar, and forest areas such as Jozani are inhabited by monkeys, bush-pigs and small antelope, Civets, and rumour has it, the elusive Zanzibar leopard! Various species of mongoose can also be found on the island. There is a wide variety of birdlife, and a large number of butterflies in rural areas. The coral reefs that surround the East Coast are rich in marine diversity, and make Zanzibar an ideal location for snorkelling and scuba diving.

Government

Zanzibar is an island state within the United Republic of Tanzania, and has its own semi-autonomous government made up of a Revolutionary Council and House of Representatives. The present government is led by the island’s President, Amani Karume. The government body responsible for tourism promotion is the Zanzibar Commission for Tourism.

Economy

Fishing and agriculture, including the farming of seaweed, are the main economic activities of the local people. Zanzibar was once the world’s largest producer of cloves, and her economy was based on large incomes thus derived. Although cloves are still a major export along with coconut products and spices, tourism has been ear-marked as the primary foreign exchange earner, with more visitors coming to Zanzibar each year. At this stage, the numbers are still low (less than 100,000 annually) and the potential for tourism is relatively untapped. Zanzibar ‘s tourism private sector is represented by the Zanzibar Association of Tourism Investors (ZATI).

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