They say, “When you play the flute in Zanzibar, all Africa dances.”
Lying just off the coast of mainland Tanzania in East Africa, Zanzibar has mile after mile of snow-white sandy beaches shaded by majestic palms. But the Zanzibar Archipelago also offers visitors a wonderfully colorful culture, fascinating history, Eden-like nature, and much more. These islands, once known as the Spice Islands because of the lucrative trade in the commodity, are a feast for the senses even today.
The remotest parts of the island hold natural treasures and a rich blend of African, Islamic, and Portuguese architecture, art, and culture. In Stone Town, the old part of the island’s former capital, Zanzibar City, first-time visitors are often amazed by the eclectic mix of old-time markets, mixed and matched architecture, and attractions such as the distinctive Stone Town’s Old Dispensary. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Stone Town has been called an outstanding example of the Swahili coastal trading towns of East Africa….
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