Zanzibar is a group of beautiful islands located in the Indian Ocean. Zanzibar lies at a distance of 36 km from the coast of Tanzania. Zanzibar is mainly an archipelago that comprise the Pemba and the Unguja islands. The island spreads over an area of 1464 km. The island features sandy beaches, coastal reefs and the pristine waters of the sea that offers a variety of water sports option to the tourists.
To reach Zanzibar, the tourists can travel by air or by sea. All major flights like the British airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Emirates airlines, Kenya airlines serve Zanzibar. There are also a number of ferries carrying people from Zanzibar to different locations.
Zanzibar island is a state which is a part of the United Republic of Tanzania. Zanzibar has its own government which is semi autonomous and comprise house of representatives and the revolutionary council. The popular stone town at Zanzibar with its colorful bazaars, busy markets and narrow lanes is an interesting historical and cultural center visited by many tourists. This island is popular for its variety of spices like the cinnamon, vanilla, cloves, pepper, cardamom and many more. As because of this the island of Zanzibar, Tanzania is also called the 'Spice Island'.
On reaching Zanzibar, the tourists can avail a number of excellent hotels to make their stay comfortable an memorable. Some of them are Ras Michamvi Beach Resort, Dhow Palace Hotel, Chumbe Island Coral Park, Tembo House Hotel, Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel and Zamani Zanzibar Kempinski. The major attractions include the spice plantations, Kizimkazi mosque and the Dolphin tower, Jozani forest and the Prison island.
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