Zanzibar Tanzania Shopping Sightseeing and Golf Cruise Cruise Port Guide

Shopping, Sightseeing & Golf Pier Information . The ship is scheduled to approximately 15 minutes on foot, or via a short taxi ride. If you are considering walking, keep in mind that the climate is hot and humid.

Taxis are generally available at the pier.

Shopping . Spices, leatherwork, gold and silver jewelry, local crafts, colorful fabrics, and Zanzibar wooden chests are popular. Small shops can be found along the narrow streets in the center of Stone Town. When buying wooden articles be sure to check whether the wood has been treated for termites. The local currency is Cuisine . Seafood (kingfish, barracuda and wahoo) is a good choice as are curried dishes and fresh local fruit.

Typical dishes include mishikaki, a delicious charcoal-broiled meat dish, and wali na nyam, a curried beef. The restaurants in major hotels usually are your best option.

Local Market. A stroll through the market truly reveals local color. An incredible display of fruits, vegetables, spices, animals, and other daily necessities provides a sight to be remembered.

Stone Town. Stroll through the ancient streets and stop at small workshops where artisans ply their trade with designs taught to them by their forefathers.

Countryside and Beaches. A drive into the countryside offers gleaming white sand beaches, ruins of once-lovely summer palaces, and lush clove and coconut plantations.

Jozani Forest Reserve. About a 40-minute drive from town, this nature preserve is home to the rare Colobus monkey. Be aware that the monkeys live high up in the trees and seeing them is by no means Kidichi Persian Baths. A short drive from town are the remains of this former summer residence; the baths are the best part, preserved under domed roofs. They were built in the last century by Sultan Sayyid for his Persian wife, Princess Shaharzad.

Golf . Zanzibar Golf Club has a woodland setting centered around a large lake. The course is stunning to look at, almost picturesque off the first tee, with reeds edging the water that reflects the surrounding scenery. This is an 18 -hole, par 72, 7364 yard course.