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ZANZIBAR
(Karafuu Island)
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Zanzibar is also known as the Spice Island and it has lured travelers for centuries.
THE
OLD TOWN
The old stone town is a fascinating place to wander around. The main tourist
features are:
Bel-el-Ajub (House of wanders). Built in 1883 by the Sultan of Barghash,
it is one of the most 
prominent
buildings in the old stone town. It was formally the Sultans palace and
one of the longest structures in Zanzibar. This is a beautiful four-storey
building surrounded by wide verandas.
Bet-al-Sahel
(The palace Museum)
Built in 1828. It displays the period of the Zanzibar Sultanate. To the
north of the palace lies the Makusurani graveyard, which is where most
of the Sultans were buried.
The
'Arab' Fort
This is a massive cren-vaulted and bastioned structure and was built in
1700. The craft gallery has an excellent selection of first rate fabric
worth a look.
Old
slave market and UMCA cathedral
The cathedral built in 1877 by the mission to central Africa (UMCA), was
the first Anglican cathedral in East Africa.
THE
RUINS.
These are historical sites around the island and are worth visiting. Mbweni
palace
is an interesting architectural structure. Mvuleni
dates from an abortive Portuguese attempt to colonize the island.
Mahurumbi palace built
the Sultan is in 1882 and the remaining columns once supported a large
upper floor overhead aqueduct, Mangapwani
slave caves
were used for illegal slave trade after the British had abolished it.
SPICE
TOURS
Jozani Forest
This is a nature reserve for the rare red colobus monkey, species of antelope,
the Zanzibar duiker and Sunni.
Changuu
Island
Also known as Prison Island. It is the most famous of the offshore islands
and in the 19th century was used for housing slaves. The beach is superb,
the sea is crystal clear and there's a whole family of giant tortoises
roaming freely and often copulating.
Beaches
These are protected by reefs, with soap of seaweed to swim in. They are
totally relaxing and crime free. Scuba diving in the numerous coral reefs
off the main island and its many offshore islets. There is a variety of
soft and hard corals. Other marine life seen are such as, bat fish, lionfish,
blue turtle, whale and sharks. Snorkeling this is done at the northern
tip of Bawe Island.
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SRTS 026: ZANZIBAR ISLAND "The Spice Island" |
Board
your flight and cross the Indian ocean to the Zanzibar Island. Visit the
historical Island, Beach Resort and rich plantations of "of Gold of Zanzibar"
(Cloves), Sultans Palaces, Old Shirazi ruins, Persian baths and the infamous
stone town reminding of the exotic past, see Red Colubus monkeys that
are found no where else in the world.
Day 1. Zanzibar.
Arrival and transfer to Blue
Bay Beach Resort/Breeze Hotel/Serena Zanzibar
or similar for accommodation.
Day 2. Zanzibar
Full day to relax, explore and shopping. Overnight at Island Hotel or
similar.At
Leisure/ 
Watersports.
Day 3. Flight back.
Board your flight back to Mombasa or Nairobi.
Price per person sharing on Request
Fumba
Beach Lodge Zanzibar
Located
on the peaceful South-Western coast of the exotic island of Zanzibar,
lying on an untouched beach and forest, with ultimate privacy, "Fumba
Beach Lodge" offers relaxation and 
personal
service which will fulfill your most romantic dreams.
Fumba Beach Lodge
Facilities
Thirty
minutes' drive from Zanzibar International Airport, Stone Town.
Spacious luxury en-suites
with private roof terrace, bath, and open-air shower.
Indian Ocean sunset.
Excellent restaurant
with continental, international, and Zanzibari cuisine.
Swimming pool with
cocktail bar.
Three
private beaches.
Tropical forest gardens
with lush natural environment. 
Snorkeling and swimming
trips, Padi diving and school, light sport fishing.
Various road and water
activities and excursions.
Gift shop with wide
range of quality local crafts' accessories and jewelry.
Library, board games,
card games.
