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ZANZIBAR

Few names evoke such romantic connotations as the "spice island" of Zanzibar, a slumbering paradise where green cloves, bread leaf, rice and coconuts grow. The stone town of Zanzibar is a fascinating warren of narrow streets, overhanging balconies and huge intricately carved doors. The bustling Suk (bazaar) where traders frantically bargain, is full of the pungent perfume of exotic spices such as cinnamon, cardomom and pili pili. This is the town where the famous explorers such as Dr. Livingston, Stanley, Speke, Burton, Grant, Thomson, Rebman and Krapf began their often fateful journeys into the hazardous interior.

Outside the town there are many places of interest to visit including the Maruhubi palace-formerly the Sultan's harem, the kidichi baths, Mangapwani village, the former site of the notorious slave pits and Kizimkazi with its recently renovate 12th century Persian Mosque. Access to Zanzibar is by air from Nairobi and Mombasa or by Hydrofoil from Dar es Salaam.

TKS 506 - 7 NIGHT ZANZIBAR BEACH STAY
Spend 7 nights, full board at the Uroa bay hotel on an idyllic piece of the Zanzibar coast. The tour cost includes ZNZ airport transfers. The following options may also be quoted on request:

• Guided tours of Zanzibar town or around the island
• Additional nights at Uroa bay.
• Flights from Nairobi/Mombasa or boat transfer from Dar es Salaam.

TKS 507 - 3 NIGHTS ISLAND EXPLORER
Spend 3 nights, bed and breakfast at a hotel in Zanzibar town. The tour cost includes a full day guided tour of the town market, the slave market, Museum, Tumekuja school [slave pit], the Maruhubi palace, Kibweni palace, Livingstons house and finishing with a visit to the spice plantations. The second full day is left free for optional excursions such as the Mangapwani slave caves or Jozzani forest where the rare red-chested Colobus monkeys may be found.