Over the centuries, Zanzibar has been part of the Portuguese, British, Italian, and German empires, leaving behind a rich and almost mythical legacy that captivates every visitor.
These cultural imprints have resulted in a blend of architectural styles and traditions, culminating in Stone Town, the capital, being designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000.
Stone town is Zanzibar’s capital and largest town. it is an historic and bustling city largely made up of stone coral buildings that were built in the late 19th century and gave the city its name.
Jozani is a protected forest and home to the red columbus monkey indigenous only to zanzibar.
The monkeys, about 1000 in number, live in little groups and can be viewed throughout the forest.
Zanzibar was established as a major trading island for spices back in the 19th century. cloves were introduced here in 1818, flourishing in the tropical climate and fertile soil of the western areas of both Zanzibar and Pemba.
There are many islands surrounding Zanzibar of which Prison island is the most popular to visit. it is reached by boat and is famous for the giant tortoises and peacocks, which can be seen among the ruins in the courtyard. the giant tortoise, the most popular attraction on the island can reach over a hundred years old and some over a metre tall.
The turtle sanctuary can be found in a sleepy little fishing village on the north west coast of the island. here the villagers have built a turtle sanctuary to nurse injured turtles and other marine life back to health.
