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Situation
Zanzibar, the jewel of the Indian Ocean is located a few miles off the Coast of
East Africa. "Zanzibar" comprises of two main islands and about 50 smaller
islets within its territorial waters. The two main islands are Unguja Island and
Pemba Island.
Climate
Zanzibar experiences a warm tropical climate, with high temperatures and humidity
nearly year round. The average temperature is 25º C, but it can be as high
as 39º C.
Languages
The language spoken on the islands of Zanzibar is Kiswahili(Swahili) but English
is widely spoken.
Currency
Tanzania currency is called Shilling (Tanzania shilling).
Health Precautions
A valid International Yellow Fever, Vaccination Certificate could be demanded
from visitors on arrival as precautionary public health measure.
Highlights
Stone Town.
Best Known for:
It’s enchanting and sometimes tragic tales of Sultans, Discoverers, The
Slave Trade and political insurgencies. |
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Mnemba
Island Lodge:
Lauded as one of the world’s most romantic island destinations,
this private island off the east coast of Zanzibar shelters just
10 “bandas” in the shade of a tropical beach forest.
From the moment of your arrival by boat, you will relax like never
before. Spend sun-drenched days lazing on a perfect beach of fine
white sand, or take up windsurfing, deep-sea fishing or fly-fishing
in the Indian Ocean waters. Protected by 10 miles of virgin coral
reef, Mnemba offers magnificent scuba-diving and a PADI dive school. |
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