Zanzibar - Tanzania

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Zanzibar stands as an attraction of Tanzania that is an extensive group of islands in the Indian Ocean. The Zanzibar city is laced with idyllic resorts, hotels and number of facilities that make it a one of the best attraction and holiday destination. The beaches at Zanzibar bring a sense of tranquillity and calmness adding to the serenity of the Islands. The destination makes a perfect gateway for leisure seekers, honeymooners and travellers with the immense beauty of crystalline beaches. The city of Zanzibar opens up a list of adventure and entertainment all from cruising in the clear waves, to relax in the beach amidst the gleaming sun and the pale shades. Coming to the history of Zanzibar, the city was known as the birthplace of the Swahili and the palace of the Sultans. The Portuguese invaded the city of Zanzibar Africa in the 16th century that ended the era of the Sultan. The city offers many historical sites for sightseeing at Zanzibar all starting from House of Wonders, Turkish baths of the old city, merchants’ houses and the Portuguese fort and gardens. Today the Zanzibar tour in Africa is renowned for this attraction and the sandy beaches enclosing the habitat of the vibrant coral reefs, the Islands and the vegetation of species adding more to the tourism in Zanzibar.
HOUSE OF WONDERS The attraction of Zanzibar is known as a historical site that was built by the Sultan Braghash for ceremonial purposes. The House of Wonders flaunts its magnificent architecture facing towards the riverfront with carved doors, marble floors and the stunning bronze cannon.
THE ZALA PARK Zala stands for Zanzibar Land Animals Park that was started as an initiative to help the poor and preserve the wildlife including the vegetation of mangroves and the endemic woodlands. The park stands as an attraction at Zanzibar, offering you the tour to explore the land and its culture on foot or bike.
MNARANI MARINE TURTLE CONSERVATION POND Explore the species and the variety of turtle at Mnarani Marine Turtle Conservation Pond in Zanzibar. The famous tourist spot of Zanzibar was opened by the residents of Village Nungwi, to preserve the species of turtle from being eaten or hunt.
FORODHANI NIGHT MARKET An ideal attraction for the tourist in Zanzibar, the Forodhani Night Market is the one-stop entertainment centre with the best eateries and café in the riverfront space. Gather here to enjoy the delicious cuisines while observing the beauty of shady palms, the colourful stalls and likely aura of the place.
PRINCESS SALME MUSEUM The Princess Salme Museum was built as in to depict the story of Sultan’s daughter, Prince Salme who eloped with the German Merchant. The entire museum narrates the depth of the story and brings forwards the beautiful motives as the attraction for visitors in Zanzibar.
THE OLD FORT The old fort is one of famous historical attraction at Zanzibar that was built by Omani Arabs after seizing the island from the Portuguese. With the hint of ruins from the time and a little modernization with well designed cafes and stalls inside the fort, the attraction opens up much entertainment than just being a historical monument of the region.
KIWENGWA-PONGWE FOREST RESERVE The Kiwengwa-Pongwe Forest Reserve is an ideal place for a day tour in Zanzibar, observing the vegetation and species of flora and fauna. With the variety of indigenous forest, the reserve houses the colony of Zanzibar red colobus monkey, coral rock and bats.