With its pearly white beaches leading to the azure Indian Ocean and temperatures ranging between 25 and 35 degrees Celsius, the island can best be described as a small paradise on earth. But Zanzibar has many more things to offer besides sun, sea and beaches. Stone Town is the historical capital. Walk through the meandering alleys and visit the noisy bazaars, the Old Fort and the site of the former slave market for an experience that will leave you in awe and you will never forget. The Spice Tour is a great way of exploring the famous spice plantations on Zanzibar, also known as Spice Island. The Prison Island boat trip will take you to the island that was formerly used for the detention of slaves and as a quarantine station. Today, Prison Island is home to the giant tortoise, and a popular tourist destination for people looking for serenity and peace of mind. Take a Dhow Cruise to sail through the beautiful turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean on a traditional wooden dhow. During the trip, you will stop for an opportunity to swim and snorkel in the clear blue sea. The Dolphin Tour will take you to the Kizimkazi fishing village, home to several schools of dolphins. You can spot these wonderful creatures from the boat or even swim and play with them! Zanzibar is known for its marvelous coral reefs and its amazing sea life, and offers unparalleled opportunities for scuba diving and snorkeling. The Roof of Africa and Below can make all of your travel and accommodation arrangements. Many people consider Zanzibar a relaxing destination to end an active holiday. The island can be accessed by ferry service as well as by aeroplane from Dar es Salaam. The standards of the accommodations vary from simple to extremely lavish. The Roof of Africa and Below will help you to make reservations that best suit your needs.
Islands and Beaches
Throughout the archipelago, deserted islands and sandbars beckon and abound. Some have slave caves and colonial graves, others have the ruins of sultan’s palaces and stately plantations. In Pemba, villages steeped in culture and traditions which preserve the Swahili way of life, almost oblivious to the world around them. The Mafia island, old trading towns line the walkway to abandoned ports and the gentle sea. Also there are other famous Island in Victoria Lake like Saa Nane "The Park" which is located 2km Southwest of Mwanza city centre, which lies in the Gulf of Lake Victoria (Latitude 2.5 S and Longitude 32 E). Robondo Island, an important breeding ground for both migratory birds and fish species (especially Tilapia and Nile perch) as for a long time it stood to be the only area in the waters of Lake Victoria which was well protected and preserved. There are also Ukerewe and Ukara Island.
The coast of Tanzania is perhaps most famous for the Zanzibar Archipelago, a cluster of islands that saw the growth and survival of Swahili civilisation and trade until the mid-twentieth century. Zanzibar enchants and beguiles with its oriental mystique and forgotten exoticism — the very name evokes the Spice Islands and the dhow trade, sultans and palaces built of limestone and corals against the palm trees and the crashing surf. But there’s more to the islands of Tanzania than just Zanzibar. Throughout the archipelago, deserted islands and sandbars beckon and abound. Some have slave caves and colonial graves, others have the ruins of sultan’s palaces and stately plantations. In Pemba, villages steeped in culture and traditions which preserve the Swahili way of life, almost oblivious to the world around them. On the islands of Mafia, old trading towns line the walkway to abandoned ports and the gentle sea. Throughout the Swahili Coast, diving, swimming, and snorkeling offer superb vistas of thriving coral and marine life. Whether you’re content to stay on the mainland coast, or want to venture off into the atolls and islands of the Indian Ocean, the Tanzanian coast is a place of untouched beauty and enchantment.
In its mainland, Tanzania has also a number of Islands which some has been protected as National Parks. Among them are Rubondo National Park, an important breeding ground for both migratory birds and fish species (especially Tilapia and Nile perch) as for a long time it stood to be the only area in the waters of Lake Victoria which was well protected and preserved, Saa Nane “The Park” which is located 2km Southwest of Mwanza city centre, which lies in the Gulf of Lake Victoria (Latitude 2.5 S and Longitude 32 E) and Ukerewe island.