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					Kendwa Beach
 
  
 
            
			
				
					Kendwa Beach on the North Western coast is beautiful. Here you can swim during low and high tide, which is not always possible on the East side of the island. Kendwa offers lots of beach bars and restaurants serving everything from pizza to local curries.
 
   
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					Stone Town
 
  
 
            
			
				
					Stone Town, recently declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the most unique cities in the world. Blending Moorish, Middle Eastern, Indian, and African traditions and architectures, it is possible to spend days winding through Stone Town's labyrinthine alleys; shopping; drinking tea; and visiting the city's historic sites.
 
   
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					Old Fort of Zanzibar
 
  
 
            
			
				
					The Old Fort, also known as the Arab Fort and by other names, is a fortification located in Stone Town, the capital of Zanzibar. It is the oldest building and a major visitor attraction of Stone Town.
 
   
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					Diving and Snorkeling
 
  
 
            
			
				
					Zanzibar is excellent for its diving and snorkelling. There are many different locations on the island where you can take a trip;
 
   
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					Jozani Forest
 
  
 
            
			
				
					Jozani Forest has excellent nature trails, featuring some very exotic (and large) trees. Even more interesting, though, are the Red Colobus Monkeys that live here. Native to the Island, these monkeys are now nearly extinct. They are very curious and playful and will likely pose for a picture.
 
   
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					House of Wonders
 
  
 
            
			
				
					The House of Wonders or Palace of Wonders is a landmark building in Stone Town, Zanzibar. It is the largest and tallest building of Stone Town and occupies a prominent place facing the Forodhani Gardens on the old town's seafront, in Mizingani Road.
 
   
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					Kitesurfing in Paje Beach
 
  
 
            
			
				
					Kitesurfing is a popular sport in Paje Beach, where the crystalline lagoon waters and reef protection offer ideal conditions for both advanced and beginner kitesurfers.
 
   
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					Hamamni Persian Baths
 
  
 
            
			
				
					The Hamamni Persian Baths are an historical building of Stone Town, Zanzibar. The name Hamamni is also used to refer to the neighbourhood where the building is located.
 
   
 
    
        
            
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					Visitors to Zanzibar are no longer required by law to have a Yellow Fever vaccination certificate. Malaria is still prevalent in East Africa and so one should also take a malaria prophylaxis.
				
					Drink bottled water and avoid uncooked foods that may have been washed in untreated water. 
				
					Zanzibar is largely a Muslim community. Although they are used to Western ways, still:
				
					Women and men should make an effort to cover their legs and arms.
				
					It is regarded as disrepectful to show public affection.
				
					Be discreet when drinking alcohol.
				
					During Ramadan -- the month of fasting -- travellers should avoid eating and drinking publicly during the daytime.
				
				
            
        
    
 
    
    
      
    
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			From Dar es Salam, either by local plane or 2 hr by speed boat/ferry
        
		
		
    
    
        
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        
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