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Zanzibar, known locally as the Spice Island,
is off the coast of Tanzania. It was the former commercial
centre of East Africa and the last place to abolish slavery.
On the eastern coast of Zanzibar, Bweju is an unspoilt
haven.
Climate
Tanzania has two rainy seasons: the long rains are December
to March, and are often accompanied by severe storms. The
short rains are November to January. The best time to visit
Zanzibar is between July and October.
Highlights
- Visit the spice plantations
The fragrance of cinnamon, saffron, cloves, nutmeg, vanilla,
cardamon and coconut wafts on the breeze. If you like it hot
you've come to the right place.
- Beautiful sea shells
Examine exquisite sea shells all along the shore - but be
sure not to take the shells home, as the coastline is damaged
by tourists claiming them as souvenirs.
- Collect seaweed
Seaweed is an important commodity and the locals collect it
from the beach daily. It's not for their consumption, but
is exported to the Japanese market. |
