Tour Guide, Moshi, Tanzania
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Zanzibar is the historical town, located just off the Coast of Tanzania in East Africa. This series of Islands offers a unique cultural and beach experience, that idyllic setting for pure relaxation place. Stone Town, is the business center of the capital, with old buildings, mosques, and Cathedral with winding lanes. The official languages are Kiswahili, English, and Arabic. Italian and Spanish are spoken mostly by the tour guides.
How to reach Zanzibar/ Accessibility to Zanzibar :
-By Air, Zanzibar International Airport (AbeidKarume International Airport)
-Daily boat route between Zanzibar and Dar es Salaam (Tanzania Mainland)
Main attraction in Stone Town/ Tour Activities when you are in Zanzibar :
-Sultanate Palace (1828), the historical palace of Sultan Seyyid Said.
-Anglican and Roman Catholic Cathedrals.
-The Old Fort
-House of wonder
-Slave market Museums
-Darajani Local Market
-Floridan garden and food vendor during evening times
-SautizaBusara Music Concert
-Zanzibar Port
Attractions outside Stone Town :
-Prison Island and Giant turtle center at Changuu Island 10 minutes sailing from stone town.
-Snorkeling and diving the clear water of Mnemba bay.
-Famous and white sand beaches, Nungwi and Kendwa rock, located north of the Island (2 hours public drive from stone town)
-Dolphin watching tour and fishing
-Kendwa rock full moon party
-Jozan forest, home to a rare species of red colobus monkey
-Spice farm tour.
-Pemba Island
-Kizimkazi Beach
Accommodation :
-Accommodation available ranges from budget lodges to 5* hotels.
-Budget lodges vary between 40$--70$ (USD)
-Hotels alongside beach are most expensive than those outside the beach.
Restaurant :
-Most of the restaurant in Zanzibar are tourist customized. All local and International dishes are available.
-Seafood is the most unique and famous dish served nearly all restaurants.
-Some hotels have outside restaurant, feel free to enter and stay.
Things to take care of while you are at Zanzibar :
-Dressing Code: Zanzibar is the Islamic Island, nearly 90% of its population is Muslims. Remember to dress accordingly especially when you are around town. At the beach and outside the town you can dress up on your choice.
Do not trust anyone :
Avoid associating with the group of people you don’t know better. Just listen carefully to what your guide says. Do not engage in the mob with drug users, the penalty is a life sentence.