Zanzibar
There is so much to see and do in Zanzibar! Most travellers visit primarily for a beach vacation and
Zanzibar's beaches alone more than justify the trip. The northern beaches of Zanzibar are particularly celebrated for their beauty,and excursions to Pemba
Island and Mafia Island are a treat for beachgoers.Other tourist favourites include Kendwa
Beach and Nungwi Beach,close together on the northwestern tip of
the island,with good resort facilities;Uroa Bay, in the middle of the east coast, which still
retains a pleasant local flavour; Paje Beach, on the east coast,
said to be the best spot on Zanzibar for some kite
surfing; Nakupenda Beach,
accessible by a short boat trip from Stone Town,which is pristine and usually deserted,
a true paradise beach; and the beaches of Changuu Island (Prison
Island) where beach lounging can be combined with a visit to the old quarantine centre and
m the resident giant tortoises.It is possible to arrange many different
water sports and boat trips, and the scuba diving and snorkelling is world-class.Zanzibar is more than just picturesque beaches, however, with the Islamic heritage infusing the island with an exotic, ancient atmosphere,and the legacy of the slave trade ensuring some
historical interest. The dilapidated
beauty of Stone Town is a big draw card for travellers wanting a
taste of culture. For those wanting
to explore into the interior of Zanzibar,4x4 excursions are popular, and the Jozani
Chwaka Bay Conservation Area is the best place to experience the surviving mangrove forest