I also went to Zanzibar and stayed there for 5 days. Simply, the island was AWESOME! Especially, I enjoyed spending time in Stone Town, one of the UNESCO's World Heritage Sites.
Before going to Tanzania, I read some of the guide books explaining how unique Stone Town was. According to them, the city and the buildings there were influenced by a few different cultures; Arab, Indian, Persian, African and European, and you can see all those features anywhere there. When I got there, I figured that all those books were right indeed... With Arabian style (or, rectangular) and Indian style (or, rounded top) doors, European style buildings, African people, etc, I thought Stone Town of Zanzibar was way more unique than I expected.
The thing I really liked about the town was the compact-sized community with a lot of public space. Although it had a very complicated road network (and most of them were too narrow for the vehicles to pass), the local residents there made a lot of public space out of it. They were there to hang out, chit-chat, and sell merchandises. Because of those people talking and laughing happily together, I felt welcoming and friendly atmosphere wherever I went in the town.
The island of Zanzibar also had beautiful beaches and national park as well as delicious food (seafood, spices, fruits, anything!). I spent a day at Paje (eastern side of the island) and loved it there as well.
The trip to Tanzania was definitely one of the best trips that I have ever taken :)
Before going to Tanzania, I read some of the guide books explaining how unique Stone Town was. According to them, the city and the buildings there were influenced by a few different cultures; Arab, Indian, Persian, African and European, and you can see all those features anywhere there. When I got there, I figured that all those books were right indeed... With Arabian style (or, rectangular) and Indian style (or, rounded top) doors, European style buildings, African people, etc, I thought Stone Town of Zanzibar was way more unique than I expected.
The thing I really liked about the town was the compact-sized community with a lot of public space. Although it had a very complicated road network (and most of them were too narrow for the vehicles to pass), the local residents there made a lot of public space out of it. They were there to hang out, chit-chat, and sell merchandises. Because of those people talking and laughing happily together, I felt welcoming and friendly atmosphere wherever I went in the town.
The island of Zanzibar also had beautiful beaches and national park as well as delicious food (seafood, spices, fruits, anything!). I spent a day at Paje (eastern side of the island) and loved it there as well.
The trip to Tanzania was definitely one of the best trips that I have ever taken :)
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