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  Zanzibar - North Coast - Zanzibar Vacations
Ras Nungwi was one of the first hotels to be established on Zanzibar, so the owners managed to secure one of the prime sites on the island, away from the main village.
Located on the North Coast of Zanzibar, Amaan Kendwa Resort is one of the newest in the area.
Gemma is located on the North West coast of Zanzibar, near to Kendwa Rocks, on a magnificent stretch of beach.
www.zanzibarvacations.co.za /search_result.cfm?AgentsID=258&SubPortfolioID=470&PortfolioID=214   (235 words)

  
  Zanzibar  -  Travel Photos by Galen R Frysinger, Sheboygan, Wisconsin
The population of Zanzibar in 1995 was an estimated 456,934.
Zanzibar's rise to importance within the sphere of East Africa and the Indian Ocean began during the reign of Said ibn Sultan, sultan of Oman and Zanzibar from 1806 to 1856.
Zanzibar evolved as a minor territory of the British Empire, a state with an economy that was overly dependent on the export of cloves.
www.galenfrysinger.com /zanzibar.htm   (1268 words)

  
  Zanzibar - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Acquiescing to British demands, Hamoud brought an end to Zanzibar's role as a centre for the eastern slave trade that had begun under Omani rule in 17th Century by banning slavery and freeing the slaves of Zanzibar with compensation in 1897.
Zanzibar's history was influenced by the British, Persians, Arabs, Indians, Portuguese and the African mainland.
Zanzibar was the first region in Africa to introduce colour television, in 1973.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Zanzibar   (2512 words)

  
 Welcome to Ketty Travel (Tanzania) Ltd. - for Tours and Safaris in Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda , Wildlife Safaris, ...
Zanzibar is the melting pot of cultures because of the many cultures that met there and left their marks.
Zanzibar welcomes those who come to marvel at the rich heritage reflected in the architecture and the culture of the people for this is where Arabia meets Africa.
On Zanzibar northeast coast are the beaches of Matemwe and Pwani-Mchangani with their wide stretches of uncrowded sands and opportunities for scuba diving.
www.kettytravels.com /html/zanzibar.html   (660 words)

  
 Unguja Island, Zanzibar
It is the capital of Zanzibar and the centre for all the commercial and political activities.
Zanzibar Town consists of the core historical part, the Stone Town, and the Ng'ambo area on the other side of the old Darajani Creek, which used to separate the two parts.
Chapwani - is the closest island to Zanzibar town.
www.zanzinet.org /zanzibar/unguja/unguja.html   (920 words)

  
 Islands Info - Zanzibar
Zanzibar is only 25 miles from the Tanzanian coast and reached by high speed ferry or flights from Dar es Salaam and Arusha in the north.
Spice Plantations are a part of Zanzibar a trip to the island would be incomplete without a tour of the plantations that grow cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, pepper and many other spices which brought the Sultans of Oman [and the beginnings of the infamous slave trade].
The beaches in Zanzibar are a paradise with a sprinkling of picturesque fishing villages.
www.islandsinfo.com /zanzibar.htm   (552 words)

  
 Zanzibar Information
Zanzibar is only 25 miles from the Tanzanian coast and reached by high speed ferry or flights from Dar es Salaam and Arusha in the north.
Spice Plantations are a part of Zanzibar a trip to the island would be incomplete without a tour of the plantations that grow cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, pepper and many other spices which brought the Sultans of Oman [and the beginnings of the infamous slave trade].
The beaches in Zanzibar are a paradise with a sprinkling of picturesque fishing villages.
www.betheladventure.co.uk /Zanzibar_Article.html   (1096 words)

  
 Explore Africa with Ngorongoro Adventures Ltd
Zanzibar — the name includes the main island, Unguja, and its sister island, Pemba has for centuries attracted seafarers and adventures from around the world.
Just south of Zanzibar Town are Fuji Beach and Chuini Beach, which both offer facilities for a range of water sports, while to the north there is Mangapwani where the only noise is likely to be to the sound of the ocean.
On Zanzibar's north-east coast are the beaches of Matemwe, Mapenzi, Kiwenga and Uroa, with their wide stretchers of uncrowded sands and opportunities to explore the underwater world.
www.ngorongoro.co.tz /zanzibar.html   (1175 words)

  
 Zanzibar information - Search.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Acquiescing to British demands, Hamoud brought an end to Zanzibar's role as a centre for the eastern slave trade that had begun under Omani rule in 17th Century by banning slavery and freeing the slaves of Zanzibar with compensation in 1897.
The loss of the Zanzibar Empire to the Europeans was initiated primarily by the British determination to exterminate the evils of slavery, led by David Livingstone.
Zanzibar's history was influenced by the British, Persians, Arabs, Indians, Portuguese and the African mainland.
www.search.com /reference/Zanzibar   (2586 words)

  
 Zanzibar   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Zanzibar is also a disgrace in its disposal of plastic bags and other rubbish.
Zanzibar has the white soft sandy beaches so typical of the tropical parts of the Indian Ocean.
Bawe Island was used as a communication center between Zanzibar and Southern Africa during the colonial era.
www.safaris-tz.com /zanzibar.htm   (1057 words)

  
 THE LOCATION OF ZANZIBAR   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Zanzibar, the jewel of the Indian Ocean is located a few miles off the Coast of East Africa.
Zanzibar is roughly 72 km (45 miles) from the 'capital' of Tanzania, Dar es Salaam, and a typical 'speed boat' journey to the capital would take you about 1.5 hours.
The waters between Zanzibar and Pemba are deeper and more turbulent than the waters of the Zanzibar channel as they come into direct contact with the Indian Ocean.
www.zanzibar-web.com /location.html   (253 words)

  
 Hotels on Zanzibar North East coast
Even though Ocean Paradise is one of the largest hotels on Zanzibar with 92 rooms, the architecture and buildings are in keeping with Zanzibar and Africa, much of hotel complex being designed to replicate a Masai village.
It is very easy to just while away several hours with a drink, savouring the sight of the beach, the ocean and listening to the breeze and the sound of the waves on the reef.
It combines the wide expansive beaches for which Zanzibar is renown, yet is secluded and with the bonus of being able to retreat in to the shade of the palm trees in front of the Hotel.
www.zanzibartravel.co.uk /hotels/hotels-north-east.html   (2206 words)

  
 Zanzibar Island
Zanzibar Island - Unguja - The island is unique in that it combines unique natural beauty, forests, spectacular beaches with a rich cultural heritage.
The North West beach of Nungwi is the most popular area for the younger travellers with loud music and rave parties.
The North East coast of Nungwi is very different and Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel on the North East beach is a tranquil pleasant Hotel that we have used many times.
www.zanzibar-holiday.com /zanzibar_island.html   (872 words)

  
 Tanzania Interesting Facts - Places - Things
Kunduchi, 24km (15 miles) north of the city, is a fishing village with nearby ruins of Persian tombs and mosques.
Zanzibar's semi-autonomous status and popular opposition have led to two contentious elections since 1995, which the ruling party won despite international observers' claims of voting irregularities.
Zanzibar is a fascinating place with palaces, forts, stone aqueducts and baths; its history as a cosmopolitan centre of trade gives it a unique atmosphere.
www.travel-island.com /interesting.places/tanzania_zanzibar.html   (2327 words)

  
 Zanzibar Excursion
Zanzibar is also known as "The Island of Spices", whose name evokes a romantic past embalmed in the aroma of cloves, cinnamon, cardamom and lemon grass.
This trip leads you through the Mangapwani cave which is a 30minute drive from Zanzibar town, upto 1911 the cave was a secret hideout from which the slaves were illegaly led out to the sea through a secret passage and then transported by dhow after the official closure of the Slave Market in June 1873.
The tour then proceeds to Nungwi in the North of Zanzibar which is an hours drive from the cave.
www.zanzibarsafaris.com /excursiontext.htm   (832 words)

  
 africanpaths.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Zanzibar is situated off the coast of Tanzania and includes the main island Unguja and its sister island Pemba.
The development of Zanzibar into the commercial capital of the entire East Africa coastline occurred with the Sultan's transfer of the capital from Oman to Zanzibar in the 19th Century; the introduction of clove plantations and the flourishing of the notorious slave trade.
Zanzibar is also home to the red colobus monkey which can be found in the Jozani forest Reserve.
africanpaths.com /index.php?page=zanzibar   (615 words)

  
 Islands.com | Zanzibar   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Zanzibar, known locally as Unguja, is only about 50 miles long, and you could see this legendary "Spice Island" at a blur in just a day.
In short, Zanzibar is a place to explore on slow time, to tour by bicycle, to get familiar with the sounds of Swahili and the long, colorful history of East Africa.
There are some resorts here, but farther north, at Matemwe, the sand and sea are the same, and quiet villages serve as the backdrop.
www.islands.com /zanzibar   (476 words)

  
 Ocean Paradise Resort
Situated on Zanzibar’s picturesque North East coast, overlooking the turquoise Indian Ocean, it is as the name suggests a little piece of paradise.
From your arrival at Zanzibar Airport, the resort is a meandering 45 minute journey through un-spoilt scenery, passing typical African villages where the way of life has changed little for hundreds of years.
At Ocean Paradise Resort Zanzibar, you will be greeted by a blaze of colour as you sweep down the imposing driveway, saluted by a Masai warrior as you pass through the entrance gate and be captivated as you arrive in reception and look out over the resort and the azure blue sea.
www.porini.com /zanzibar/ocean-paradise-resort-2.html   (1067 words)

  
 Zanzibar / History
While slave trade lasted, Zanzibar was a focal point and contributed a lot as a channel or centre for the transaction and subsequent shipment of slaves.
The Hadimu and Tumbatu tribes were the indeginous of Zanzibar, with the Hadimu living more to the south of the Island while the Tumbatu in the North.
Zanzibar then grew very fast as a major trade centre for the mainland and most parts of the East African coast.
www.zanzibar.co.tz /History.htm   (202 words)

  
 Zanzibar Vacations - Zanzibar | Zanzibar Honeymoons | Zanzibar Holidays | Zanzibar Diving | Zanzibar
Zanzibar is the tropical island situated 65km off the coast of Tanzania.
Zanzibar vacations are what dreams are made of, idyllic white sands, palm fringed beaches surrounded by azure waters.
Zanzibar Vacations is a website by the African Encounters Group which is currently the largest supplier of tourism to Zanzibar.
www.zanzibarvacations.co.za   (625 words)

  
 2003 Zanzibar News
Zanzibar Town, Tanzania - Authorities in Zanzibar are campaigning hard to reverse the decline in visitors to the Indian Ocean island's idyllic beaches and historical attractions, a trend brought on by warnings from the US and Britain of possible terrorist attacks.
Zanzibar is underdeveloped, its people are poor and live simply; you will see lines of handsome women elegantly carrying firewood and buckets of water on their heads, fishing craft with fishermen gracefully arching a pole, and dhows with their single sail silhouetted against the sun.
Zanzibar is perhaps being unfairly penalised not only for its Muslim population and by the general international nervousness over security, but also for its location - a relatively short distance south down the coast from Mombassa in Kenya - where terrorists last year bombed a hotel and attempted to shoot down an Israeli plane.
home.globalfrontiers.com /Zanzibar/2003_zanzibar_news.htm   (18041 words)

  
 Zanzibar
Zanzibar can be combined with a seven or eight day wildlife safari.
In 1879, Sultan Bargash selected this island to be the graveyard for the British residents of Zanzibar.
Zanzibar experiences ideal holiday weather for most of the year except during April and May which is the period of the Long Rains.
www.swalasafaris.com /zanzibar.htm   (792 words)

  
 Zanzibar Island-Magical Africa Safaris
Stone Town Zanzibar is the oldest Town in the island and has been designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
The hotels cater for all grades of visitors from the very exclusive Sultan Palace zanzibar, Zanzibar breezes Beach Club with its wide range of facilities and comfortable rooms, to the smaller Sunrise Hotel, Sau Inn and the very acceptable budget accommodation at the Zanzibar palm Beach Inn.
North of Zanzibar, Pemba Island is reached by plane with several half hour flights each week, or a tortuous 4-hour ferry-trip, really not recommended.
www.magicalafrica.net /Zanzibar.htm   (681 words)

  
 Hotels and Accommodation in Zanzibar - Africa
Secluded swimming pool, excursions to the Stone town and Jozani forest round the Island tours, scuba diving and snorkeling day-boat trips to Zanzibar’s nearby Beaches and Islands, Nature Arabic-influenced entertainment.
Sultan palace is an exclusive resort situated on the South-east coast of zanzibar island where you can Find the most beautiful sandy beaches at 60 kms From the airport.
A 5* hotel located on the north - east coast of the spice - Island of Zanzibar.
www.africaguide.com /country/zanzibar/accom.htm   (784 words)

  
 Zanzibar safari : Luxury safaris in Zanzibar - Stone Town, Mnemba Island, East Coast...
The Zanzibar archipelago is set in the Indian Ocean and made up of the larger islands of Pemba and Unguja (also called Zanzibar Island).
Zanzibar is also known as ’The Spice Island’ due to the delicious variety of spices grown on the island.
Attractions on Zanzibar include the historical town of Stone Town, the exclusive island of Mnemba Island and Zanzibar's prisine and untouched East Coast.
www.ccafricasafaris.com /destinations/zanzibar   (422 words)

  
 Zanzibar North Region - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Zanzibar North is one of the 26 regions of Tanzania.
Located on the island of Zanzibar, Mkokotoni serves as the region's capital.
This page was last modified 13:36, 11 September 2006.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Zanzibar_North_Region   (62 words)

  
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Zanzibar was the ancient trading port of the sultans of Oman in the 19th century.
Spices used to be one of the mainstays of the Zanzibar economy.
Just north of Zanzibar Town, and the closest place for a swim, it is located at the end of a dirt track leading off the main road from the police station.
www.shoortravel.com /zanzibar.html   (562 words)

  
 Tanzania Regions
In 1900, Zanzibar (including Pemba) was a British protectorate, and Tanganyika was part of German East Africa.
Zanzibar North, Zanzibar South and Central, and Zanzibar West share Zanzibar Island.
Tumbatu Island is in Zanzibar North; Uzi and Pungume Islands are in Zanzibar South and Central.
www.statoids.com /utz.html   (922 words)

  
 Bahari Divers - scuba diving in Stone Town and Pemba on the magic island Zanzibar
Zanzibar, an Island Paradise catering to every level of diver.
Zanzibar has a number of other Dive Centres situated around the coast operating from towns such as Paje (Paje East Coast Diving) and (Rising Sun Diving).
For a truly adventurous diver Pemba Island, situated 50km north from Zanzibar, is the place to be.
www.zanzibar-diving.com /press.html   (465 words)

  
 Zanzibar Extension
Hidden around Zanzibar's idyllic coves or along its stunning beaches are some excellent hotels and further afield, over 50 islands litter the warm tranquil waters of the Indian Ocean, with golden sands, swaying palms and tiny rustic retreats.
The old Stone Town of Zanzibar is a fascinating warren of narrow streets, overhanging balconies and huge, intricately carved wooden doors.
Zanzibar Beach Resort is quite close to the airport and set into landscaped gardens overlooking the sea.
www.greatadventuretrips.com /zanzibar.htm   (2051 words)

  
 People's Daily Online -- No outside review of Zanzibar voters register: minister
Zanzibar saw no reason in sending the voters register for monitoring in other countries as the time remaining prior to this year's general elections is very short, the official said.
Zanzibar, however, had contracted through tender South Africa's Waymark Information Technology Company to review the isles' voters register due to poor management capacity.
On October 30, Zanzibar is to elect through popular votes both the president of the United Republic of Tanzania and the president of Zanzibar, a part of the united republic yet with its own president, cabinet and parliament.
english.people.com.cn /200508/24/eng20050824_204233.html   (397 words)

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