For some people, Africa is a dream, for others it is synonymous with unexplored worlds. Even to the most sophisticated traveler, the African island of Zanzibar will seem like a real paradise.
TOP 20 things that just need to be done on the island of Zanzibar.
1. Visit the Stone City.The oldest part of the eponymous capital of the island of Zanzibar is a maze of narrow streets with time-worn houses, where a car does not always pass.
2. Visit Pange Reef .The reef is located in the west of Zanzibar — the maximum depth is 14 m, a wide variety of corals and tropical fish. An ideal place to learn diving, the sea here is calm and shallow. Night dives are possible.
3. Visit Prizon Island.The Prison Island is one of the most interesting excursions offered in Zanzibar. The prison buildings are still preserved here. But now it’s just a very beautiful place where giant turtles live. They are absolutely not afraid of humans and eat with their hands.
4. Have dinner at the Forodhani Night Market. Forodhani Market is mainly visited by locals who come here with their families and have a picnic under the trees of the garden. In the evening, the market square is “filled” with rows of grill tables with fish, squid, shrimp, lobsters, crab claws and kebabs with seafood. In addition, you can taste sugar cane and cassava juice here, as well as fried potatoes, chapati tortillas, beef kebab and even Zanzibar pizza.
5. Snorkel in the Mnemba Atoll area to see the incredible corals and marine life of the Indian Ocean in all its splendor. This islet is one of the most exotic islands in the world. Mnemba Island is part of the marine reserve. The length of the perimeter of the island is about 1.5 kilometers, in the immediate vicinity of it there is an incredibly beautiful coral reef, which attracts divers from all over the world to these places.
6. Visit Pemba Island, located 50 kilometers north of the main island of the Zanzibar archipelago, it has become famous for the production of spices. Unlike Zanzibar, there are much fewer tourists here, and the way of life of the local population has remained the same as before the arrival of Europeans
7. Visit the Ngezi Forest. This is the remnant of an ancient forest that once completely covered the island of Pemba. Only in this forest can you see rare trees and plants, as well as observe flying foxes and blue monkeys.
8. Swim with dolphins.Kizimkazi, the extreme south of the island, is one of the best places to watch and swim with dolphins. There are two main species of dolphins that live in the area: bottlenose dolphins and the Indo-Pacific species of humpbacks.
9. Take a classcooking. Under their guidance of experienced chefs, you will learn how to cook traditional Swahili cuisine. The most popular dishes in Zanzibar are lobster, shrimp, octopus, crabs and snails, sea fish and all kinds of seafood.
10. To acquire skills.Try your hand at palm weaving on the beach.
11. Take part in a local festival
12. Take a walk along the beach during sunset.Do not be lazy to take a long walk along the pristine beaches of the islands.
13. Take a kite surfing lesson. Kite surfing and studying in Zanzibar is a pleasure. The east side of the island is considered the most comfortable. The best kite beach is located in the village of Paje, where kite schools also work.
14. Visit the spice plantation. Since the island is known as one of the largest exporters of spices, we recommend that you see how it all grows, especially since you will be able to taste many different unknown fruits.
15. Get to know the local life.
16. Watch the red colobus monkeys in the national park.One of the rarest primates in Africa, the indigenous Zanzibar red colobus monkeys can be seen in Jozani-Chwaka Bay National Park, and on farms around the reserve.
17. Play bao with the locals. A variation of the mancala game played in East Africa.
18. Treat yourself to a massage to feel a surge of strength and harmony.
19. Take part in a bonfire party on the beach
20. Do absolutely nothing!For many, this is the perfect activity for a long-awaited vacation.
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