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Zanzibar, Tanzania
Zanzibar is a beautiful chain of islands off the coast of Tanzania with white sand beaches and a diverse culture. Zanzibar’s capital (Zanzibar City) is located on the island of Unguja, and its historic center Stone Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Zanzibar is known for its thriving spice industry, particularly cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon and black pepper. Animals, both land and sea, are all important to the economy here, as well as a major tourism draw. Endemic species like Zanzibar Red Colobus and the Zanzibar Leopard have long captivated visitors while spotting coral, frog fish, crocodile fish, octopus and more make snorkeling and ocean safaris popular outings.
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What you NEED TO KNOW
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Port Name & Location
Zanzibar, Tanzania -
Time Zone
GMT +3 -
Language
Swahili -
Currency & Shopping
Tanzanian shilling Spices, raffia, handmade soaps. -
Famous For
Zanzibar is so famous for its spice farming that the islands are often referred to as the Spice Islands. -
Important
The weather can be hot and humid, so be sure to hydrate. -
Fun Fact #1
Zanzibar has a thriving algaculture industry – a form of aquafarming using algae. This produces numerous fish nurseries for large populations. -
Fun Fact #2
Zanzibar is home to endemic animal species such as the Zanzibar red colobus monkey, the Zanzibar servaline genet and the Zanzibar leopard, which is now extinct due to hunting. -
Fun Fact: Foodies
Zanzibar pizza is delicious, but very different than pizzas from other regions. More like a crepe or Quesadilla, the pizza here is filled with meat, onions, capsicum, egg, cheese, mayo and chili sauce. -
Fun Fact: Landmarks
Stone Town is Zanzibar’s historic center, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city’s architecture dates to the 19th century and displays a fascinating mixture of Arab, Persian, Indian and European influences.