Is it safe in Zanzibar?

Is it safe in Zanzibar?

Yes, it is safe to travel to Zanzibar Islands. This is one of the safest African destinations, even for solo female travellers. The Zanzibar Archipelago is part of Tanzania, which is one of the most stable African countries. Tanzania is ranked as the most peaceful country in East Africa, in fact.

Is Zanzibar an Arab country?

The population of Zanzibar, totalling just over 1.3 million, mostly consists of Africans and people of mixed African-Persian ancestry — the Shirazi and Arabs. At independence, Arabs constituted less than 20 per cent of Zanzibar's population but were economically and politically dominant.

Is Zanzibar and Tanzania the same?

It's a partly self-governing state in Tanzania; it's not an independent country. ... The archipelago was once the separate state of Zanzibar, which united with Tanganyika to form the United Republic of Tanzania. Zanzibar is a semi-autonomous within the union, with its own government.

Can you drink water in Zanzibar?

The tap water in Zanzibar is chlorinated and local people drink it without problems. ... Therefore, it is better to stick to bottled water unless you are planning on staying on the island long enough to become habituated to tap water (longer than a month usually).

When did Zanzibar abolish slavery?

18, the British signed the first of a series of treaties with Sultan Said to curb this trade, but not until 1876 was the sale of slaves finally prohibited. Under strong British pressure, the slave trade was officially abolished in 1876, but slavery itself remained legal in Zanzibar until 1897.

What language is spoken in Zanzibar?

Swahili Languages. Swahili is the principal language in Zanzibar and Pemba.

What is Tanzania's religion?

There's no official statistic, but estimates claim 80% of the Tanzanian population are Muslim or Christian and 15% are animist - although this is just a rough figure. The Islam worshipped in Tanzania is primarily of the Sunni faith. Christianity is the religion that most Tanzanians follow.

What is Zanzibar famous for?

• Sultanate of Zanzibar. The sultans developed an economy of trade and cash crops in the Zanzibar Archipelago with a ruling Arab elite. Ivory was a major trade good. The archipelago, also known as Spice Islands , was famous worldwide for its cloves and other spices, and plantations were developed to grow them.

Where to go in Zanzibar?

• Jozani Forest is one of the most popular places to visit in Zanzibar. The forest is the last sanctuary in the world to see the Zanzibar red colobus monkey . The forest is located in the Eastern part of the island and is one of the lushest places on Zanzibar.

What to do in Zanzibar?

• One popular option is to take a half-day Stone Town tour in which you'll wander the labyrinthine alleys and bustling market bazaars of the Zanzibari capital. Highlights of this tour include the National Museum of Zanzibar, the House of Wonders , the Old Fort, and the haunting ruins of the former slave market.

Is Zanzibar part of Tanzania?

• Zanzibar is a semi-autonomous part of Tanzania, in East Africa. It includes the Zanzibar Archipelago in the Indian Ocean, 16-31 mi (25-50 km) off the coast of the mainland.