Zanzibar the “Spice Island” and Pemba, "The Green Island”, are an unforgettable sight and o­ne that is likely to make even the most hard-hearted traveller filled with excitement.

Zanzibar is nestled in the waters of the Indian Ocean, just off the coast of the mainland Tanzania, East Africa, south of the equator.
Minarets and elegant curved towers rise above the turquoise waters, the aroma of cloves wafts o­n the breeze and the dhows with sails the shape of a crescent moon move gently in the harbour. Explore Stone Town, which was recently declared a World Heritage Site, with its whitewashed, coral-rag houses, old-fashioned shops and mosques, courtyards and squares and beautiful old buildings. Visit Mnemba Island and the East Coast, which offers endless palm tree-lined beaches, spectacular coral reef and the waters teem with marine life.

So, if your idea of haven is lying o­n the most wonderful beaches, relaxing beneath coconut palms dozing to the sound of the Indian Ocean, swimming with the dolphins or you have the desire for rich local traditions, crumbling scenic ruins and fascinating markets, Zanzibar and Pemba have all this to offer. For Water sports enthusiasts the coral reefs and the open sea between Zanzibar and Pemba are well known for their quality of scuba diving, deep-sea fishing, and snorkelling
Zanzibar has a population of about 1,000,000 people who are polite and friendly. Majority of Zanzibar residents practice the Islamic faith and this is reflected in their lifestyle and culture. The official languages in Zanzibar are Swahili and English.

Zanzibar experiences a warm tropical climate with an average temperature of 25C although it has been known to go as high as 39. February is the warmest month of the year while August is the coolest month of the year. There are two rainfall seasons, the longest and heaviest rains (Masika) occurring in March to May and the short rains (Vuli) in September to November.