Spice Islands is another name that is generally known of Zanzibar. The reason for this is pretty obvious; it was a mass producer of cloves and still is today. Slowly becoming a huge tourist attraction, Zanzibar's tourism industry is now one of its biggest money spinners. Here are a list of some of the things should see, and do when you get to Zanzibar:
First and foremost you have to go and visit the Spice refining factories; Zanzibar holidays are famous for these. Travelling around the Islands is a must do and you can have the opportunity to travel around the island to view the spice factories for about 6 pounds.
If you want a more in-depth and emotional experience, you can go and visit the old Slave Market. Although this is not the most beautiful attraction on the island, it is certainly one of the most informative. If you do get the chance to go on this tour, you should be very keen to go, it gives great in depth history of the Island.
Head over to the eastern side of the island and find yourself looking over sandy beaches. Scuba diving is a great tourist attraction at Zanzibar, there is blue clear water and plenty of different fish and plants.
Just for your information though, these people come from a very respectful and religious culture. It is recommended to keep limbs covered with clothing in public, and try not to smoke or chew gum in-front of people, this is considered insulting. Because they are particularly religious, they do engage in a month of Ramadan, it is considered polite for those that don't engage in this, to not eat during the day. If you do all these things, at least it will show you respect them and they are a very hospitable people.
Go and enjoy a Zanzibar holiday or travel to the mainland for Botswana holidays or Namibia holidays as well.
