Tourism in Zanzibar

Information about Zanzibar, Tanzania

Zanzibar or (Zanzibar) consists of a group of islands located in the Indian Ocean on the eastern side of the African continent

The name Zanzibar refers to an Arabic term consisting of two syllables, Zanj and Ber, meaning the land of the Negro race, which is the human race that lives in Africa.

The islands of Zanzibar are also called Anguja in the local Swahili language of the indigenous islanders

The Zanzibar Islands group is officially affiliated with the country of Tanzania in East Africa, but it enjoys semi-autonomous rule.

Zanzibar is a group of 52 islands, the largest of which is Zanzibar Island, followed by Pemba Island in size. It also includes other famous islands such as Mafia Island and Tombatu.

Zanzibar economy

Flag of Zanzibar since January 2005

The economy in Zanzibar is based on (spices, vanilla and cloves) and tourism.

The country's flag

Tanzania map

Zanzibar island map

Weather in Zanzibar Tanzania

Zanzibar's location in Tanzania has tropical weather

Zanzibar enjoys two rainy seasons during the year, the first season being in March, April and May of each year and the rain is heavy

The second season is during November and December at the end of each year, and the amount of rain is less than the first season.

Tourist places for visitors to visit in Zanzibar

Stone City | Stone Town

The old historical part of Zanzibar, located on the western coast of the island, is a historical area included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

The region includes historical places, buildings and ancient monuments, and it is a peninsula in connection with Zanzibar, and sometimes it is a separate island due to the factors of sea tides

Where the stone city is based on coral reefs and mortar.

The stone city of Zanzibar extends over an area of 83 km2, and includes 23 commercial complexes, 50 mosques and two cathedral churches.

Matmui Beach in Zanzibar

It is located in the northeast of the island of Zanzibar, and it is the longest beach in it, and it is distinguished by its soft white sand, turquoise waters and beautiful palm trees.

The traditional fishing villages of the locals are located behind the beach.

Among the most important activities in Matmui Beach: Diving sport in atolls, and Kitesurfing.

Al-Sakhra Restaurant, which was built on a rock that was specially made to attract tourists

Jozani National Park | Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park

A natural reserve that extends over an area of 50 km2, and is a tourist destination for those wishing to experience roaming in the African jungles.

It includes dense and intertwined tropical plants and trees, in addition to the diversity of animals and butterflies.

Jozani national park map

Pemba Island | Pemba Island
The second largest island in the Zanzibar Islands group

It is 78 km long and 23 km wide. Pemba Island is distinguished by its fertile sandy soil, and it is famous for growing coconuts, cloves, rice and bananas.

The island produces some of the finest cloves in the world.