Other sights in Zanzibar Archipelago
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Stone Town
If Zanzibar Town is the archipelago's heart, Stone Town is its soul. It's magical jumble of cobbled alleyways make it easy to spend days wandering around and getting lost - although you can't get lost for long because, sooner or later, you'll end up on either the seafront or Creek Rd.
Nevertheless, each twist and turn of the narrow streets brings something new - be it a school full of children chanting verses from the Quran, a beautiful old mansion with overhanging verandas, or a coffee vendor with his long-spouted pot fastened over coals.
Along the way, watch the island's rich cultural melange come to life: Arabic-style houses with their recessed inner courtyards rub sho…
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Misali Island Marine Conservation Area
In 1998 the island and surrounding coral reef were gazetted as the Misali Island Marine Conservation Area, with the goal of maintaining the island’s ecosystems in harmony with usage by local fishers. There are underwater and terrestrial nature trails, and you can arrange guides at the visitors centre. Camping is not permitted.
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Ngezi Vumawimbi Forest Reserve
The forest is now part of the protected Ngezi Vumawimbi Forest Reserve, with a short nature trail that winds its way beneath the shady forest canopy. If you want to see Scops owls and other nocturnal birds, it’s possible to arrange evening tours in advance with the caretaker.
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