The Majestic Spice Island
“Zanzibar” 10
fun things that can make your visit memorable
Zanzibar is a vibrant East African island that includes lots of excitement and plenty of nature, culture, beaches, shopping and food –Zanzibar has a little slice of adventure for you to enjoy
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semi-autonomous archipelago off the Tanzanian coast, Zanzibar consists of Unguja, Pemba, and a series of smaller islands all surrounded by the sparkling teal waters of the Indian Ocean. Here we provide you with a diverse list of activities to do, sights to see, and food and drink to sample across the archipelago, focusing on Unguja, the largest (90km long, 30km wide) and most-visited of the islands. Take a solo trip, tag along with friends, bring the family, or go with your honey – no matter what, you’re 72
bound to have a great time in Zanzibar!
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Attend a festival – For film lovers, the Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF), usually held in late June or early July, provides a variety of local and foreign films produced by up-and-coming filmmakers and showcasing the talents of actors and actresses just entering the film scene. In February, check out Sauti za Busara, a huge annual gathering of over 400 musicians specializing in countless genres, and thousands of
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music lovers from around the world. The Carnival Street Parade, featuring beni brass band, ngoma drummers, mwanandege umbrella women, stiltwalkers, capoeira dancers, and acrobats, is reason enough to attend. And don’t miss Zanzibar’s Jahazi Festival, held in late August or early September. This three-day celebration of writing, reading, workshops, authors, musicians and open-air concerts attracts artists from across East Africa, and visitors from all over the African continent and beyond.
