Vacation ideas

The other name that is well known of Zanzibar is the Spice Island. Obviously the islands received their name because they are a mass producer of spice, and before Thailand got involved Zanzibar was the largest. Slowly becoming a huge tourist attraction, Zanzibar’s tourism industry is now one of its biggest money spinners. Here are a list of some of the things should see, and do when you get to Zanzibar:

First and foremost you have to go and visit the Spice refining factories; Zanzibar holidays are famous for these. Travelling around the Islands is a must do and you can have the opportunity to travel around the island to view the spice factories for about 6 pounds.

If you want a more in-depth and emotional experience, you can go and visit the old Slave Market. This may not be the most amazing side of history to view at Zanzibar, but it is one of the most educating. If you do get the chance to go on this tour, you should be very keen to go, it gives great in depth history of the Island.

Head over to the eastern side of the island and find yourself looking over sandy beaches. Over here you can find people everywhere offering to take you out Scuba Diving, and with so many different diving destinations off the coast of this island you definitely won’t be getting bored.

Just for your information though, these people come from a very respectful and religious culture. It is recommended to keep limbs covered with clothing in public, and try not to smoke or chew gum in-front of people, this is considered insulting. Because they are particularly religious, they do engage in a month of Ramadan, it is considered polite for those that don’t engage in this, to not eat during the day. If you do all these things, at least it will show you respect them and they are a very hospitable people.

Go and enjoy a Zanzibar holiday or travel to the mainland for Botswana holidays or Namibia holidays as well.