Tips & Tricks
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Festival Cultural de Zanzíbar: este evento tiene lugar a finales de julio de cada año, poco después del Festival internacional ZIFF de los países Dhow. Atrayendo grupos culturales de diferentes países y muchos de Zanzíbar, el festival está marcado por fuertes costumbres tradicionales y un rico patrimonio cultural. Está decorado con música “taarab”, bailes tradicionales, […]
Sea Cliff Resort & Spa (Kama Village, Zanzíbar): este es el primer y único curso en la isla de Zanzíbar. Este magnífico campo, ubicado justo al norte de la ciudad de Zanzíbar y diseñado por Peter Matkovich, consta de un campo de prácticas encubierto, greens de práctica, 9 hoyos, 18 tees, carros de golf y […]
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 […]