Zanzibar
A part of Tanzania
ZANZIBAR
Located in the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, just a short distance off the coast of mainland Tanzania, lies the legendary Zanzibar Archipelago. This semi-autonomous paradise comprises numerous smaller islands and two primary landmasses: Unguja (the main island known informally as Zanzibar) and the pristine Pemba Island.
The historic heart of this tropical getaway is Zanzibar City, home to Stone Town—a UNESCO World Heritage Site celebrated for its rich blend of Swahili, Arabic, and European architecture.
An Island Steeped in History
Location
Caressed by cool Indian Ocean trade winds, Zanzibar is a stunning paradise that once served as a bustling 19th-century trade hub. Historically, it was the ultimate jumping-off point for legendary African explorations led by figures like Dr. David Livingstone, Stanley, Burton, and Speke. Today, it stands as one of the world’s premier destinations for a Tanzania safari and beach holiday.
The Authentic Zanzibar Spice Tour Experience
Spice Tour
For centuries, aromatic spices have been the heartbeat of Zanzibari culture and enterprise. No Zanzibar holiday is complete without exploring our carefully curated organic spice plantations.
On an immersive Zanzibar spice tour, you will walk through lush fields to see, touch, and taste seasonal herbs and plants right from the source. Discover the culinary, cosmetic, and medicinal uses of the island’s most famous flora, including:
Aromatic Spices: True cloves, nutmeg, vanilla, and lemongrass.
Exotic Plants: Rambutan, lipstick tree, henna, iodine plants, and natural shampoo plants.
Let Expeditions Wild Jungle blend historical discovery, aromatic plantation walks, and stays at luxury Zanzibar beach resorts into your perfect tailor-made itinerary.
