The first mention of Zanzibar was in 1499 by Vasco da Gama, who wrote “came close a large island called Jangibar which is peopled by moors”. Originally ‘bar of Zangh’, a name which has Arab origins meaning ‘the coast of the black people’ became ‘Zinjbar’ and later ‘Zanjibar’. Zanzibar together with Pemba Island and some …
Zanzibar, a romantic, exotic archipelago, only 15 to 30 minutes flight from mainland, a wonderful sleepy island, is one of the East Africa’s finest beach destinations, surrounded by coral reefs with beaches lined up by huge sweeping palm trees. The coastal city of Zanzibar is growing in popularity for its crystal …
The House of Wonders was constructed in 1883 by the Sultan of Zanzibar ‘Barghash Bin Said’ as a ceremonial palace. Barghash made the door extra wide so that he could enter the house on the back of an elephant. The building has large & tall pillars and a 2 story …
