A bustling port city with access to paradise.
Take a ferry ride to Zanzibar and be back in Dar Es Salaam for dinner.Dar Es Salaam in Tanzania is often used as the gateway to the beautiful island of Zanzibar. Visitors can easily reach Dar Es Salaam from London Heathrow. A paradise in the Indian Ocean, Zanzibar is only a short ferry ride from Dar Es Salaam and it is even possible to visit the island on a day trip.
Zanzibar is known as the spice epicentre of Africa and many common spices and scents originated here; for example cloves, cinnamon, pepper and nutmeg. There are many organised tours that visitors can join to learn about the spice trade and even sample a few, which often grow naturally around the island. These tours are a fantastic way to see the hidden gems of the island, which all too often is regarded as a beach, albeit a beautiful one, destination.
The coast around Zanzibar provides fantastic diving in the warm Indian Ocean and there is a vast array of fish and other sea creatures to be seen. It is also possible to swim with wild dolphins whilst in Zanzibar and this is a fantastic and natural way to get close to these majestic and fascinating creatures.
If you just want to relax there are plenty of affordable and rustic beach huts and bungalows that are situated right on the beach, so you have perfect access to the beautiful white sand and warm waters. The sunsets in Zanzibar are not to be missed and will remain with you forever.
