About Zanzibar

Few countries have such romantic allure as the spice islands of Zanzibar. Surrounded by endless white sandy beaches and coral reefs, steeped in history and culture and filled with the fragrance of exotic spices, Zanzibar is a romantic, mysterious and unique destination.

Ancient visitors to the island came to trade - gold, silks, ivory, spices, and most notoriously, slaves. The island has played host to many different people - Persians, Arabs, Portuguese, Germans and English, each adding a piece to the jigsaw that is the Swahili culture.

The great explorers, Burton, Speke and Livingstone, began their journeys of the interior from Zanzibar's shores and now you too can discover the intrigue, mystery and beauty of Zanzibar.