CAR RENTALS – the following car rental agencies operate in Zanzibar: First Car Rental Zanzibar: +255 677 451 118 Kibabu Cars Zanzibar: +255 772 755 788 Ola Zanzibar Car Rental: +255 777 415 321 Rafiki Zanzibar Car Rental: +255 711 326 587 Zanzibar Car Hire Ltd.: +255 777 424 858 Zanzibar Rent a Car: […]
Dr. Livingstone’s House (Malawi Road, Zanzibar) — this building is named for the well-known and respected missionary-cum-explorer, Dr. David Livingstone, who used it as a base for his wanderings. During the second half of the 19th century, several other European missionaries and explorers, such as Burton and Speke, used it as the starting point for […]
Bwejuu (beach) – this beach is located on the east coast of Zanzibar island (just north of the town of Paje). Because this beach acts more as a fishing village, swimming is not a major activity here. Still, it’s a picturesque, quiet beach, with resorts like Breezes within walking distance.
SHOPPING As expected for this destination, shopping options are limited and do not include trendy, roomy, air-conditioned modern shopping malls (as found elsewhere). Instead, Zanzibar thrives on the sale of traditional merchandise (ranging from African garments, to fine wood carvings, art works, brassware and other souvenir-type goods). On that note, Stone Town is filled with […]
6 Degrees South Grill and Wine Bar (Plot 60, Waterfront, Shangani Street, Stone Town, Zanzibar City) – this is a popular hangout spot during the early evenings, when patrons order drinks at its rooftop bar and watch the sunset. DJs are usually on hand to play House and Ibiza-style “chillout” music. Many visitors say this […]
Hamamni Persian Baths (Soko Ya Mohogo, Stone Town, Zanzibar) – built by Sultan Said Barghash in the last 19th century, these were the first public baths in existence in Zanzibar. Although they are no longer functioning, the Persian Baths are maintained in near-perfect condition. To go inside the baths, one must ask the caretaker, living […]
Zanzibar (a semi-autonomous part of the East African nation of Tanzania) consists of two large islands (Zanzibar — a.k.a. Unguja, and Pemba) along with a chain of smaller ones. It was a trading base for Middle East traders going as far back as the Persians (who reputedly built the first mosques in East Africa). By […]
Bwejuu (playa): esta playa se encuentra en la costa este de la isla de Zanzíbar (justo al norte de la ciudad de Paje). Debido a que esta playa actúa más como un pueblo de pescadores, la natación no es una actividad importante aquí. Aún así, es una playa pintoresca y tranquila, con centros turísticos como […]
COMPRAS Como se esperaba para este destino, las opciones de compra son limitadas y no incluyen centros comerciales modernos, espaciosos y con aire acondicionado (como se encuentra en otros lugares). En cambio, Zanzíbar prospera con la venta de productos tradicionales (que van desde prendas africanas hasta tallas de madera fina, obras de arte, artículos de […]
6 Degrees South Grill and Wine Bar (Parcela 60, Waterfront, Shangani Street, Stone Town, Zanzibar City): este es un lugar popular para pasar el rato durante las primeras noches, cuando los clientes ordenan bebidas en el bar de la azotea y ven el atardecer. Los DJs suelen tocar música house y chillout estilo ibicenco. Muchos […]