Tanzania: Stone Town, Zanzibar
walk through Stone Town, on the island of Sansibar.
We started at the port and walk to the old market. The conditions there are best described as primitive. It was packed with people. We continued on into the heart of Stone Town, which is a maze of narrow alleys filled with people leaning out of shops calling out, "Hello my friend!"
We reached our first destionation, The Angelican Christ Church Cathedral, the former slave market site. This was the world's last open slave market.In the tiny rooms under the church 40 men and 40 women in each room were kept chained together. Outside, the Slave Memorial serves as a remineder. Next door is the children's school.
Continuing through town we see many of the famous finely decorated wooden doors, a feature of Zanzibari houses. The rich carvings and bas-reliefs, with big Indian brass studs. There are two main types of doors: Indian style which have rounded tops, and the Omani Arab style, which are rectangular. The elaborate carvings can be Islamic verses of the Qur'an or Indian lotus flowers.
When we returned to the waterfront we walked past many of Stone Town's major historical buildings. One of the most important is the former palaces of the sultans which we visited.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stone_Town
We started at the port and walk to the old market. The conditions there are best described as primitive. It was packed with people. We continued on into the heart of Stone Town, which is a maze of narrow alleys filled with people leaning out of shops calling out, "Hello my friend!"
We reached our first destionation, The Angelican Christ Church Cathedral, the former slave market site. This was the world's last open slave market.In the tiny rooms under the church 40 men and 40 women in each room were kept chained together. Outside, the Slave Memorial serves as a remineder. Next door is the children's school.
Continuing through town we see many of the famous finely decorated wooden doors, a feature of Zanzibari houses. The rich carvings and bas-reliefs, with big Indian brass studs. There are two main types of doors: Indian style which have rounded tops, and the Omani Arab style, which are rectangular. The elaborate carvings can be Islamic verses of the Qur'an or Indian lotus flowers.
When we returned to the waterfront we walked past many of Stone Town's major historical buildings. One of the most important is the former palaces of the sultans which we visited.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stone_Town
Tanzania: Zanzibar Travel Guide
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How to get Zanzibar
By Air
The only possible way to get Zanzibar from outside East Africa is by plane. There are only a few direct flights.
There is a direct flight to Zanzibar from Johannesburg. The flight duration is three and a half hour.
If you would like to travel from the UK, use Kenya Airways that offers connected flights to Zanzibar through Nairobi.
There are no direct flights from USA and Canada.
If you would like to reach Tanzania from Australia and New Zealand, check Qatar Airlines and Singapore Airlines. The flight will take up to thirty-five hours and will include one-three stops.
The good option is to book a flight to Zanzibar from Nairobi, Dar es Salaam, and Mombassa.
By Ferry
Get Zanzibar from Dar es Salaam. Book tickets in advance.
The Dar ferry station is situated on the embankment in downtown.
The ferry companies that offer trips to Zanzibar are:
The trip duration is up to three hours.
The only possible way to get Zanzibar from outside East Africa is by plane. There are only a few direct flights.
There is a direct flight to Zanzibar from Johannesburg. The flight duration is three and a half hour.
If you would like to travel from the UK, use Kenya Airways that offers connected flights to Zanzibar through Nairobi.
There are no direct flights from USA and Canada.
If you would like to reach Tanzania from Australia and New Zealand, check Qatar Airlines and Singapore Airlines. The flight will take up to thirty-five hours and will include one-three stops.
The good option is to book a flight to Zanzibar from Nairobi, Dar es Salaam, and Mombassa.
By Ferry
Get Zanzibar from Dar es Salaam. Book tickets in advance.
The Dar ferry station is situated on the embankment in downtown.
The ferry companies that offer trips to Zanzibar are:
The trip duration is up to three hours.
How to get Zanzibar
By Air
From the United Kingdom travel by British Airways.
From Europe travel by KLM, British Airways, Swiss International Airlines.
By Train
You can travel between Tanzania and Zambia by train. It is saved and comfortable.
To get more about train schedule, tickets, and train routes click here.
By Car
You can get Zanzibar from Zambia (Lusaka) by Great North Road. The road goes till Dar es Salaam port. There is a road that connects Kenya and Tanzania is in good condition too.
The roads that link Zanzibar with Rwanda and Mozambique have poor condition.
By Sea
The main port that takes ferries to Zanzibar Port is Dar es Salaam Port. The main ferry direction is Dar es Salaam - Mombasa.
The connection of Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda occur through Lake Victoria.
Lake Tanganyika links Tanzania with Bujumbura, Conjo, and Zambia.
The ferries through Lake Nyasa connect Tanzania with Mozambique and Malawi.
From the United Kingdom travel by British Airways.
From Europe travel by KLM, British Airways, Swiss International Airlines.
By Train
You can travel between Tanzania and Zambia by train. It is saved and comfortable.
To get more about train schedule, tickets, and train routes click here.
By Car
You can get Zanzibar from Zambia (Lusaka) by Great North Road. The road goes till Dar es Salaam port. There is a road that connects Kenya and Tanzania is in good condition too.
The roads that link Zanzibar with Rwanda and Mozambique have poor condition.
By Sea
The main port that takes ferries to Zanzibar Port is Dar es Salaam Port. The main ferry direction is Dar es Salaam - Mombasa.
The connection of Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda occur through Lake Victoria.
Lake Tanganyika links Tanzania with Bujumbura, Conjo, and Zambia.
The ferries through Lake Nyasa connect Tanzania with Mozambique and Malawi.
Visa
Visa is required and cost around sixty US dollars (depends on nationality). It is important to make a visa in advance (maximum one month before traveling) by attending an embassy or apply for an online visa.
The list of injections that is required:
All the injections are valid in two weeks. The injection certificate can be asked to show on arrival.
* meningitis, hepatitis B, rabies are required for high-risk areas or countryside.
The list of injections that is required:
All the injections are valid in two weeks. The injection certificate can be asked to show on arrival.
- yellow fever - lasts ten years
- hepatitis A - lasts ten years
- diphtheria and tetanus - recommended
* meningitis, hepatitis B, rabies are required for high-risk areas or countryside.
Accommodation
The best options for the accommodation you can find on: