MUST-SEE ATTRACTION IN ZANZIBAR

THESE PLACES IN ZANZIBAR ARE WORTH YOUR VISIT

Generally, Zanzibar is a combination of two islands Unguja Island and Pemba Island, it is one of the most visited places by tourists in East Africa due to its breathtaking phenomenon and natural views, attractive culture, and of course the food the best.

I was born in Zanzibar to Tanzanian parents so basically I am Zanzibar Ian Tanzanian, I know a lot of things about these islands as I have been able to live in both islands my whole days, and this article will reveal some places that can only be found in Zanzibar and their special interests as to why many tourist visit them, be sure to read all of it you never know maybe you'll be our next visitor,

THE SPICE MARKET AND FARM,

The farm is located in the southern part of Unguja Island known as Kizimbani 10.9km (32 minutes) from Stone Town, this is the most popular one and it has more than 5000+ visitors per year, it is very common in its provision of natural planted and harvested and not industrial spices in the whole island, many tourist visits daily and a lot of spices are sold per day include cloves, nutmeg, cardamom, turmeric, cinnamon, chili, and black pepper, they also have small plants which you can purchase and take them to your home to plant them. This place is also very visitable as the view is full of green, clean air and very safe to travel.

JOZANI FOREST

The largest forest in Zanzibar is found in the northern part of Unguja Island covering 50km² (19 sq mi), the issue about this forest is that it has the rare breed of monkey known as Zanzibar red colobus which is only found in that forest worldwide. The JOZANI forest has its history as it was founded as a forest reserve in the 1960s before upgrading the national park in the 1980s, it was in 1984 when it was designated as JOZANI Chwaka Bay National Park. Initially, it was a hunting area for travelers who used to come to Zanzibar to hunt leopards at that time. Other animals found are the African goshawk, mangrove kingfisher, Cassina JOZANI frog, African civet, and many others.

THE STONE TOWN

The oldest part of Zanzibar located at the western part of the coast of Unguja, it was the former capital of the sultan of Zanzibar and the center of the spice trade as well as the slave trade in the 19th century. The Stone Town has historical and artistic importance in East Africa and due to its heritage, the Stone Town is the most visited tourist attraction in Zanzibar.

OLD FORT

The oldest building also known as the Arab Fort located in Stone Town Zanzibar was originally built by the Portuguese in the 17th century and later rebuilt by Oman Arabs in the 18th century after expelling the Portuguese in 1699.

During the 19th century, it was used as a garrison and prison and also as a terminal of the Zanzibar railways from 1905-1928.

HOUSE OF WONDERS

It's an icon of Zanzibar stone town, its old and handmade carved doors are said to be the largest in East Africa. The House of Wonders was built for ceremonial purposes by the sultan of Zanzibar earlier in 1883. In 2012 the balcony of the building collapsed leading to the closing of the building for public visitation. Although it has not been opened officially since the collapse, you can still admire the building from the outside as it is one of the oldest and grandest structures in Zanzibar.

PRINCESS SELME MUSEUM

This delightful museum tells the story of Princess SELME, the daughter of the sultan who eloped with a German merchant in the late 19th century and later wrote the memoirs of an Arabian princess from Zanzibar, the depth of the story about the princess is the most told stories and it was even used to tell kids at night before sleeping.