Follow in the footprints of the rich cultural and historical past of Zanzibar, the magical Island of Spices for an enjoyable and enlightening holiday experience.

Join the new generation of explorers where Arabia meets Africa in this island which, for centuries, attracted seafarers, traders and adventurers from around the globe. Marvel at the rich heritage and reflect on the architecture and culture of the people.

Breathe in the fragrant scents of cloves, cardamom, nugmeg and vanilla, visit the ancient Stone Town where Sultans once lived and ruled. Relax on one of Zanzibar’s twenty-five palm-fringed and dazzling white sandy beaches, lapped by the warm, azure waters of the Indian Ocean.

Highlights

• Discover Stone Town during an historical city tour. Visit the city market, the Anglican Church which was build in 1874 on the site of the old slave market, and nearby underground caves and pits where slave were kept before being sold in the market. Soak up the history of an old Arab Fort, the House of Wonders and the ruins of Marahubi Palace (built as a harem and later destroyed by fire).

• Picture the romantic past at the Persian baths at Kidichi, built by the first Sultan for his Persian wife and hear echoes of a more sinister time at Tippu Tip House, built for a notorious slave and ivory trader, Hamad bin Muhammad el-Marjab.

• Immerse yourself in the sights, smells and sounds of a Spice Tour in the countryside where numerous spices and seasonal fruits are grown and tended. Learn about plants which are grown and used for medicinal purposes.

• Venture into Jozani Forest, habitat of the friendly and photogenic Red Colobus monkey, indigenous to Zanzibar, and explore the primeval forest of palm trees and giant pandanus - a must for nature lovers.

• Dive into a beach holiday on the unspoilt north coast or the more populated east coast of Zanzibar. Swim, sail, snorkel and dive in the balmy waters of the indigo ocean under the blue skies and blazing sun of Africa. Watch the local fishermen in their traditional dhows, navigating the channel at dawn and returning with their catch at dusk.

• Take a boat to Pemba, Chumbe, Mafia, Chapwani or Bawe, some of the other exotic islands which form the Zanzibar archipelago. Swim with dolphins and explore the pristine coral reefs and gardens which proliferate throughout the archipelago.

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