Stone Town of Zanzibar, also known as Mji Mkongwe, is the old part of Zanzibar City, the main city of Zanzibar, in Tanzania. The newer portion of the city is known as Ng'ambo, Swahili for 'the other side'. Stone Town is located on the western coast of Unguja, the main island of the Zanzibar.

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OVERVIEW & EXPECTATIONS

Visit Fumba island and get aboard of the boat and you will be welcomed with a coconut drink (you can eat it as well) then two snorkeling stops with snorkeling equipment at the natural lagoons, Enjoy your lunch on Minai Island (it is Zanzibar's largest marine protected area), your lunch will be Seafood, Shrimp, Lobster and Chicken with rice, salads and vegetables, Beer and Fruits is included, On your way back you will be offered Soda drinks, bottled water and coffee spices.

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Zanzibaris speak Swahili (Kiswahili), a Bantu language that is extensively spoken in the African Great Lakes region. Swahili is the de facto national and official language of Tanzania. Many local residents also speak Arabic, French, and/or Italian.

Zanzibar is a peaceful and safe place to unwind and relax.

One of the most common Zanzibar recipes, the pilau (pilaf) rice (i.e., rice, coconuts, nuts, and spices), clearly reflects its Arab origin. The main Portuguese influences on Zanzibari cuisine were the introduction of those that would become major types of staple food in Zanzibar, namely manioc, maize, and pineapple.

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Zanzibar has two dry seasons: The long, “cold” dry season, and the short, humid dry season. The long dry season is from June to October – so during the British summer holiday months. There may be brief, light showers, but the weather is mainly sunny.

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Currency in Zanzibar Zanzibar's currency is the Tanzanian shilling (TZS). See www.oanda.com for the most recent exchange rates. Most lodges on Zanzibar charge in US$; very few will take travelers' cheques, although most accept credit cards (they may charge an additional fee to do so).

According to XE currency, 1$ is 2,319.89