Tips & Tricks
Prison Island: ubicada a solo 30 minutos (en un viaje en barco) desde Zanzíbar, Prison Island (también conocida como la isla Changuu) ofrece una visión fascinante del oscuro pasado de la isla: esta tierra alguna vez se usó como un lugar donde los esclavos fueron detenidos. Cuando se abolió la esclavitud, los británicos la convirtieron […]
Plantaciones de especias: gracias a los comerciantes árabes que se establecieron en Zanzíbar, esta isla se hizo conocida por sus especias a nivel internacional durante siglos. Las exportaciones de especias como clavo, cardamomo, canela, pimienta negra, cúrcuma, vainilla y nuez moscada han hecho legendaria a esta isla. Varios conjuntos de tours ofrecen a los visitantes […]
Spice Plantations – thanks to Arab traders who settled in Zanzibar, this island became known for its spices internationally for centuries. Exports of spices such as cloves, cardamon, cinnamon, black pepper, turmeric, vanilla, and nutmeg have made this island legendary. Various tour outfits offer visitors the chance to view such items at the source, along […]
Zanzibar Cultural Festival – this event takes place towards the end of July each year, shortly after the international ZIFF Festival of the Dhow Countries. Drawing cultural troupes from different countries and many from Zanzibar, the festival is marked with strong traditional customs and a rich heritage of culture. It is decorated with “taarab” music, […]
Sea Cliff Resort & Spa (Kama Village, Zanzibar) – this is the first and only course on the island of Zanzibar. This magnificent course, located just north of Zanzibar city and designed by Peter Matkovich, consists of an undercover driving range, practice greens, 9 holes, 18 tees, golf carts and clubs to hire. A qualified […]
Prison Island – located just 30 minutes (via boat trip) from Zanzibar, Prison Island (a.k.a. Changuu Island) provides a fascinating glimpse into the island’s dark past – this land was once used as a place where slaves were detained. When slavery was abolished, the British converted it into a camp where people with infectious diseases […]