Villas in Zanzibar
Villas in Zanzibar
Surely you have rarely or never heard of Zanzibar, a country that amazes for its culture, its history and yes, its beaches! There is much to learn. Holidu invites you to know this destination to which you will surely want to go and then return. The island of Zanzibar, also called Unguja Island, is located 60 kilometres off the coast of Tanzania, in eastern. Next to it is the island of Pemba (which is somewhat smaller) both are semi-autonomous islands of Tanzania.
Paradise villas with ocean viewFeel like a character from the film "The Blue Lagoon" in these wonderful villas in Zanzibar, where you can wake up with the sea in front of your window or walk just a few steps and take a dip on the beach. Even in those villas where the sea does not touch the door of your residence, you can then enjoy a swimming pool, balcony and all the comforts that you cannot miss such as internet, air conditioning, television, etc. Don't waste any more time, the villas on this beautiful island await you!
Travellers and activities
Prison Island is located across from Stone Town. You will find a house turned hotel and restaurant that functioned as a residence for the sick. They added some giant tortoises to complete the tour. These turtles are awesome, and the views are beautiful. You can also swim and snorkel or dive.
Zanzibar for big groupsYou can go to Paje with your friends, it is a very lively city with a lot of movement. You will still have paradisical beaches, and you can learn to kitesurf, there are several schools. Do not miss the incredible sunset over the sea, go to the shore, to one of the many little bars there are and have some delicious beers.
Zanzibar is an interesting mix of Persian, Muslim, Portuguese and African influences. It is a place where today Muslims and Catholics coexist in harmony.
Top 7 travel tips in Zanzibar
On this beautiful beach is the famous restaurant The rock, which owes its name to the fact that it is on a huge rock in the sea. When the tide is low you can go walking, otherwise you can go in a boat. The food is rich, and the price is affordable.
2. Meet the fishing village in JambianiThis fishing village, like almost all in Zanzibar, which has beautiful beaches, once again as is usually all of Zanzibar; offers you all the activities mentioned before. Many tend to choose between Paje or Jambiani. You can choose both. In any case, whichever you prefer, you will still enjoy it!
3. Have fun in NungwiThis beautiful place is well attended to, you have several things to do, you can visit the turtle sanctuary, go diving, get on jet skis, among others. This is another one of the famous beaches in Zanzibar. You will also see restaurants, and various commercial stores, although it is still a modest city in Zanzibar. This being what gives it its charm.
4. A great ride on Mnemba IslandThis is Bill Gates' private island. Leaving Nungwi, you can go on a tour or stay at the exclusive resort. You can swim with dolphins, dive and snorkel. The tour they offer you is really fantastic. But do not panic if you see that your boat is being chased by dolphins that are usually around approaching the depths in search of tranquillity.
5. Get to know the Stone Town marketHere you will see that everything is sold and bought. On one side of the market, there is a market of species very oriented to tourists. There are also fish stalls, but the truth is that the fish looks good as it seems quite fresh.
6. Stroll through the Port of Stone TownSunset is one of the best moments in Zanzibar. So you will see the teenagers from Zanzibar who usually come to the vicinity of the Forodhani gardens to take a dip before going to sleep. On the walk you will see how they jump into the water doing acrobatics, how they laugh and how they challenge each other in a competition whose only objective is to have fun.
7. Learn more about the language and religion in ZanzibarSwahili is the official language, although English and Arabic are also spoken, as well as other local languages. Islam predominates, but there are several other religions. It is a multicultural and multiracial country. Among the famous expressions, you will hear is "Hakuna Matata" which means no problem.