A Hearty Welcome to Zanzibar Holidays
The demand for relaxing in nature's arms has given Zanzibar holidays its much deserved place in the list of great get away locations. Located in the Indian Ocean, Zanzibar is an archipelago of a number of small islands and two large ones named Unguja and Pemba. The name Zanzibar is derived from two Arabic words 'Zenj' meaning black and 'bar' meaning land. Till the year 1964 it was an independent state when it was united with the state of Tangyanika to form Tanzania. Zanzibar is now a part of the United Republic of Tanzania but still enjoys a great degree of autonomy. The capital city of Zanzibar is Zanzibar City located on the Unguja Island. Stone Town is its historic centre which is also a world heritage site. Underwater Zanzibar Apart from spices and raffia tourism is a major industry in the country. Owning to its rich natural and cultural heritage Zanzibar holidays have gained popularity and prove to be a promising destination when the thought of getting clo...