Zanzibar is one of the most beautiful island destinations in Africa. The destination is amazingly beautiful, full of scenic beaches and luxury resorts. Visitors get to experience the rich culture and heritage of the island. It offers a wide variety of adventure and exciting activities. For those who want to enjoy their holiday in natural scenery of forests and beautiful coastline, Zanzibar is the perfect destination for you. Nigerians can visit Zanzibar for 90 days; visa can be acquired on arrival at the point of entry. Not stressful at all!
For a Nigerian visiting Zanzibar this is what you’ll need;
Fill out tourist visa application form (you’ll need and address in Zanzibar like the hotel you’ll be staying at, so have all that information available).
Passport that’s still valid for at least the next 6 months
$100 (this is for US citizens, may be less or the same for your country). Make sure the dollars are crisp and dated 2006 or newer
Fill out your arrival card available at the airport (they might give it to you on the plane)
15 miles off the coast of Tanzania, is a breath-taking spot to escape from the world. You’ll enjoy clear, turquoise-blue water; shallow sandbars perfect for wading; and many small, nearly deserted islands virtually unvisited by tourists. Explore the World Heritage Site of Stone Town, Zanzibar City’s old quarter. Or just go beach to beach between tiny fishing villages each one’s better than the next.
Accommodation
Hotels and resorts are the main modes of accommodation. A lot of these hotels are situated by the beach just by the Indian Ocean so you are sure to get breath-taking sceneries. A couple of places to checkout include Tembo House Hotel, The Seyyida Hotel & Spa, Coral Rock Hotel, RasNungwi Beach Hotel and if you working on a budget checkout The Swahili House, Kisiwa house, Jambo Guest House and there are more to choose from.
Cuisine
Zanzibari cuisineis a mixture of various culinary traditions, including Bantu,Arab, Portuguese, Indian, British and even Chinese cuisine.Make sure to check out Emerson spice rooftop tea house (fusion), La Taverna (Italian), Abyssinian Maritim (Ethiopian), Silk Route Resturant (indian), Green Garden Restaurant (European), LouLou’s (European) loads more to checkout.Activities
There are an array of activities to choose from when it comes to things to do. One minute you be at the incredible place called Cheetah’s Rock where you can visit and be in care of endangered and neglected animals; visit beautiful beaches like Nakupenda Beach (stone town) or Nungwi Beachwhich are one of and kind; you can also embark on a day trip to Prison Island-Changuu Private Island it’s worth the visit; crown it off with various Sight-Seeing tours on the island where you get to visit
The Old Fort (NgomeKongwe), The Palace Museum and the JozaniChwaka Bay National Park; last but not the least don’t shy away from trying your hand at Surfing, Windsurfing & Kitesurfing or Dolphin & Whale Watching these and more are available to make your trip and unforgettable experience
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