Tanzania, Arusha to Zanzibar - Part Two

Zanzibar, known as the Spice Island, is a wonderful place to wind down post-safari, or after climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro. Zanzibar is actually an archipelago of many islands, but we spent time on the main island at the laid-back beach resort called Breezes (not related to the Breezes resorts in the Caribbean). 

A short flight from Kilimanjaro airport took our small group to Stone Town. A one hour drive across the island followed. The island is quite beautiful, with its many mango, jack fruit and other types of tropical trees.  The most widely practiced religion here is Islam, and most of the women wear traditional modest clothing, keeping their heads covered. You get a sense of being somewhere very exotic.

Breezes is set on one of the nicest beaches on the island. The Indian Ocean had the most vivid colors of blue, turquoise and green. When the tide goes out, you can walk out into the ocean quite far, to the edge of the coral reef, with the water never getting above your knees. It was very interesting to watch the tide come in and out each day.

The resort has many watersports activities, with snorkeling and diving at the top of the list. Kite surfing lessons are also offered for those who are so inclined. I enjoyed using the gym (small but adequate), taking a yoga class, and indulging in a Thai massage at the full-service spa.

This is a wonderful place for honeymooners, and there were many there! They have a very romantic table for two, near the beach, that can be reserved for a special evening.  

A tour of the city of Stone Town is a must while you are there. The history of the island is quite fascinating, having been conquered by many different Empires through the ages: Portuguese, Sultanate of Oman, British and German. There is a variety of architecture to be seen in the narrow streets and the elaborately carved wooden doors. Walking through the public market was quite a cultural experience.

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