Things To Do in Zanzibar Tanzania

Culture. Islands. Beaches. The three things you will always find no matter where your eyes land among the vast bunch of islands in Zanzibar Tanzania. Yet, these words fail to encapsulate the complete essence of this gorgeous cluster of Tanzanian islands. From Tanzania safari tours, to the local markets of Stone Town, one can find various activities to take up and daring adventures to embark upon. In a place like this, where plants and animals reside in complete harmony with humans, the Reality Tours offers Tanzania safari packages to tourists who are interested in wildlife speculation, bird watching and plantation tours.

For every explorer out there, lost in the search of a homely paradise or just looking to go on a safari in Zanzibar islands are the perfect place to begin their journey to discovering nature and oneself. Through this article, the wandering tourist can finally stop stressing about choosing the next best place to visit or a calm and sombre environment to relax. In this article, we will be highlighting the most exciting things to do in Zanzibar Tanzania which are sure to set a traveller’s heart ablaze!

1. Visit The Livingston House

The Livington House, situated in Stone Town, in the old part of Zanzibar, was built by Sultan Sais Majis in 1860. Later, it served as the headquarters of explorers and missionaries that came for special missions in East Africa. One of those explorers being the famous Dr David Livingstone, after whom the building was named. Livingstone resided in the building before heading for his expedition to the East African mainland. It was even bought by the British in 1947 but now houses government tourist offices.

2. Explore Prison Island

Prison Island, also known as Changuu Island, sat untouched for years, following which ultimately it was inhabited by the Arabs in the 1860’s. The island became a temporary shelter for slaves who were considered rebellious or potential rioters. This island was also used to quarantine those who got sick during yellow fever epidemics.

It was turned into a real prison when it was bought from the Arabs, following it’s colonization by the British. It was never used on completion and has now been turned into one of the most beautiful Zanzibar Tanzania resorts. In 1919, four giant Aldabra tortoises were gifted to the island by a British Governor in Seychelles. As the 1950’s came around, their numbers had increased to hundreds. Trafficking during the following years caused a considerable reduction in their numbers. To curb this, the government built a large enclosure to keep them safe and help them build their population again. Some of these Tortoises are said to be over 100 years old.

Here, you can also witness another one of Tanzania safari tours and dive straight into the wildlife of this beautiful island. You could spend your time petting and playing with the tortoises or you could admire the exotic bird-life that thrives on this island. All that with a relaxing evening at the beach!

3. Kite Surfing and Lagoon Exploration

Zanzibar Tanzania city offers the perfect conditions that one needs for great Kitesurfing experiences. The months of April, May and November remain the most ideal months for best Kite-Surfing experiences since they have no strong winds. The Zanzibar Tanzania accommodations that offer the best kite-surfing spots are located in Eastern Zanzibar. Other than kite-surfing, some Zanzibar Tanzania resorts offer tourists a chance to explore the lagoons at the Chwaka Bay using tiny boats. Tourists can explore and pass through these lagoons by paddle-boarding on their boats.

4. Visit Cheetah’s Rock

For animal lovers and nature enthusiasts alike, this safari in Tanzania offers a wide variety of animals and plant life that that one must witness while in Zanzibar. The facility houses cheetahs, lions, zebras and many of the famous exotic species of Africa’s wildlife. Visitors can opt for one of many Tanzania safari packages to get a taste of what the African wildlife is about. At the Centre, the guide shares information about the animals as you feed and interact with them. For a crazy, once-in-a-lifetime experience, visit Cheetah’s Rock on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday, between the timings of 2 to 6 pm. The facility is located in Kama.

5. Experience the Full Moon Party at Kendwa Rocks

The Full Moon Party is a monthly beach party organized by Zanzibar Tanzania resorts situated in Northern Zanzibar’s Kendwa. The island of Kendwa houses its fair share of beautiful, sandy beaches with clear waters, along which these parties are held. The Full Moon Party allows many different varieties of tourists, revellers and locals to find commonality in their differences and form memorable bonds with each other.

Colourful fireworks, acrobatics, live drumming, dance, noise, food are things to be expected out of the beautiful Kendwa Rocks resorts. Moreover, a main stage is set up on the beach along with tables, chairs and mobile bars to be used by revellers. If you ever get a chance to experience this party, be ready to witness some of the best local DJ’s, musicians, acrobats and fire-eaters. These elements form the culture that Zanzibar Tanzania city readily promotes throughout their tourism platforms.

The Full Moon Party is so popular that residents travel all the way from Dar es Salaam and other parts of Tanzania just to enjoy one night of fun!

6. Explore the Seaweed Center

Women of the Seaweed Centre discovered the abundance of seaweed at the ocean shores and took it upon themselves to create products like smoothies, juices, organic soap and oils. The entire Centre is managed by a group of Zanzibar women and when you reach there, they teach you how they make their products. You will have the delightful opportunity to taste their seaweed smoothie or the seaweed juice. There are many ways to support these hardworking women of Zanzibar but the most optimal way is buying their products.

This list conclude only a small fraction of the immensely beautiful places and activities that hold their grace in Zanzibar Tanzania city. Most of these places make Tanzania the most loved choice for vacationers while some of them lie undiscovered, waiting for their chance to be featured on articles like these.