By Jumia Travel Tanzania
How well do you know Zanzibar in terms of places where most tourists visit often? Are you sure you can assist a person who seeks to know about this famous tourist hub in East Africa and the rest of the world?
Most people know Zanzibar as part of Tanzania located off the Indian coasts which comprises of Unguja and Pemba islands. Jumia Travel has highlighted a couple of places where you must visit when you get a chance to go there.
This is the main town when you visit Zanzibar with lots of historical and cultural prominence in East Africa. Its buildings which are rich in Swahili culture could be traced back in the 19th century with a mixture of Arab, Persian, Moorish, Indian as well as some Europeans. That led UNESCO to declare it as among the World’s Heritage Sites in 2000.
When you get a chance visit this area make sure you explore Old Fort, Palace Museum, House of Wonders, Livingstone’s house, Old Dispensary, Anglican Cathedral, Hamamni Persian Baths, and Forodhani Gardens.
Is located at the Northern tip of Zanzibar and mostly favourable for swimming. It is easy to reach there, just a one hour or two hours drive from Stone Town. Walking on the beaches, boat trips while watching sunset are among a few things you’ll be enjoying out there.
About 3 kilometers at the Southern part of Nungwi lies white sandy beaches of Kendwa. You can indulge yourself in several activities such as fishing with the villagers and snorkelling. Apart from that the area attract population through an annual “Full Moon Party” organized by Kendwa Rocks.
This is a small traditional village situated at the North Eastern part of coast of Zanzibar. The village has got long beaches with affordable hotels and lodges to accommodate tourists. You can also visit the famous Mnemba Island while you are there. Matemwe is accessible from Stone Town by either a taxi or daladala as well as by a taxi from Nungwi.
It’s a lively village located at the South Eastern part of Zanzibar with lots of water sports such as kiteboards, snorkelling, white beaches and stunning restaurants. You can learn a variety of indigenous traditions as well as kiteboarding.
It’s a small fishing village located at the South Eastern part of Zanzibar just 10 km South of Paje town. The area is equipped with a quite number of budget hotels and guests houses. At the southern part lies Bwejuu and Paje villages. A transport to Jambiani from Stone Town is easy or you can check with your hotel to arrange for you. Make sure you enjoy dhow trips and watch sunsets as well as coral reefs.
At the South Eastern part of Zanzibar there is Michamvi Peninsula. You will enjoy walking on the clean white sandy beaches as well as assurance of affordable hotels and lodges. In comparing to northern part of Zanzibar, this area is quiet hence suitable for family trips and honeymoons.
The famous “Mwaka Kogwa” event has made this South Eastern part of Zanzibar to attract a lot of tourists. The event takes place annually in between July and August to celebrate the New Year of Shirazi people in Zanzibar. Historical the Shirazis were the first people from outside to arrive in Zanzibar from Oman, hence have instilled deep cultural inheritage.
It’s a small fishing village located at the South Western part of Zanzibar. Apart from many tourists shifting their interest to northern part but lately this area has gained popularity due its boat trip and the famous dolphin tours.
We are quite sure to some extent you must have gained something from this article on how Zanzibar looks like. I guess you especially noticed that almost every place is rich in tourist attractions and cultural heritage.
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