Introducing Zanzibar Archipelago
The ‘spice islands’ – Unguja and Pemba – have an exotic, almost legendary allure and offer a complete change of pace from the Tanzanian mainland. Unguja, the larger of the two main islands, is more commonly known simply as Zanzibar. Apart from historic Stone Town, with its fascinating labyrinth of narrow streets, there are beautiful palm-fringed beaches and pristine coral reefs. Pemba, in contrast, is seldom visited and very laid-back, but offers a largely undiscovered culture and challenging diving.
Last updated: Sep 11, 2008
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Outrigger canoe, Mangapwani, Zanzibar.
- John Borthwick
- Lonely Planet photographer
