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Issue #63February/March 2014

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Sauti zaBusara 2014Set to exceed audience expectations!

ZanzibarPhotographic Journey

50 Years of the RevolutionLaunch of the book

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Tanzania’sBlue Gem

11th Edition: Four Nights of 100%Live African Music

In-fl ight magazine for

Tanzania's most desired

Seaweed Farmingin ZanzibarEmpowering womens communities with handmade organicbeauty and spa products

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• Signature Treatments

• Signature Journeys

• Massage Therapies

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A retreat in the heart of Zanzibar’s Stone Town.

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Indulge yourself in a unique experience

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Sauti za Busara 2014 Set To Exceed Audience Expectations!11th Edition: Four Nights of 100% LiveAfrican Music.

Zanzibar Photographic Journey50 Years Of The RevolutionLaunch of the book and exhibition.

Tanzania’s Blue GemTanzania’s most desired.

Seaweed Farming In ZanzibarEmpowering womens communities with handmade organic beauty and spa products.

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PUBLISHED AND PRINTED BY ZG DesignPO Box 3181 Zanzibar, TanzaniaTel: 024 [email protected]

PUBLISHERJaved [email protected]

EDITORAdnan Abbas

PHOTOGRAPHERAdnan Abbas

ContributorsWaziri Wa Debe pg 28Adnan Abbas pg 40Blue Gems pg 46Kelly Atkins pg 52

ADVERTISING AND MARKETINGMahfoudh [email protected]

DESIGNPriscilla Fernandes

Swahili CoastIssue #63February/March 2014

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Freelancers NeededIf you’ve found any interesting things in Zanzibar or the Swahili Coast that you feel deserves promotion – small community & non-profit development projects, eco-tourism projects, restoration projects and the like – please let us know or, better yet, write an article for us and send it with some nice high resolution pictures to [email protected]. If we decide to publish your article we’ll even pay you a little for your efforts.

Welcome to Swahili coast first edition of 2014. Christmas has passed and it’s getting hotter and hotter here. This time of the year is all about the biggest music festival in East Africa. Sauti Za Busara, Tourist and Zanzibaris Alike flock to the Old Fort at Forodhani Gardens fort on highlight in the African music calendar, showcasing the best of talent in the Swahili speaking world. Stone Town takes on a party feel with four nights of non-stop live music, the festival also features many other fun and exciting activities. See page 28-32

In this issue of Swahili coast we talk about Tanzania’s most unique and desirable treasure. Exotic velvety blue with a rich overtone of purple, tanzanite is a one of a kind gem, unlike any other. Rare and valuable, tanzanite is also found only one place on the planet: the Merelani Hills of Tanzania, in the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro. Read more on page 46. Kelly Atkins helps us learn about The Seaweed Center, which is a social responsible business that provides female seaweed farmers in Paje, Zanzibar with opportunities to improve their personal standard of living and develop economic activities that benefits the entire community. The project comprises a factory and gathering site to produce products from seaweed that are sold locally and beginning to be distributed throughout East Africa.

We will also give you a piece of this year’s celebration of 50 years of revolution for Zanzibar. Plus a very unique book launch which is photographic journey of Zanzibar’s 50 successful years of post-revolution. We at Swahili coast and Zanzibar are very proud of publisher Javed Jafferji and his team for immense hard work and effort behind this book. This book is a journey itself of Zanzibar and a must read for all!

With the articles you’ll find our usual New Discoveries & Events Calendar sections, along with our inside guide Section, at the front. There we’ve included the details for some important causes and developments which deserve your support.

Enjoy: The Swahili Coast Team

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Unsolicited manuscripts, artwork, transparencies and photographs are submitted at the sender’s risk. Whilst every care will be taken, the publishers cannot accept responsibility for ac-cidental loss or damage. All advertise-ments are taken in good faith and whilst every care is taken in compiling the contents of this magazine, the publish-ers assume no responsibility in effects arising therefrom. No content, including the advertising artwork (© ZG Design 2011) and photographs may be repro-duced without written permission from the publishers.

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SAUTI ZA BUSARA 2014

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The 11th Edition of Sauti za Busara (meaning Sounds of Wisdom in Kiswahili) will take place at Ngome Kongwe, Stone Town from 13th – 16th February. More than 30 groups will perform over four nights of the festival, all of them presenting inspired and inspiring music with a message.


Visit the Seaweed center, Paje, Zanzibar...

Visit the Seaweed center, Paje, Zanzibar

Learn about Seaweed farming as the second biggest industry on the island of Zanzibar.

Gain an insight into seaweed farming and understand the hard work that encompasses a seaweed farmer’s daily life. A rare opportunity to view the entire process from raw seaweed to finished beauty products

The Seaweed Center provides female seaweed farmers with opportunities to improve their personal standard of living and develop economic activities that benefit the entire community.

A socially responsible business and thriving Cooperative enterprise producing:

• 100% Organic - Locally Sourced - Handmade - Beauty and Spa Products.

• Soaps - Massage Oils - Moisturizing Creams and Body Scrubs –• Onsite factory tour.

Support community enterprise and development while empowering rural women’s communities.

Visit us in Pajewww.seaweedcenter.com

[email protected]

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ZATI met with the Minister for Information, Culture, Tourism and Sports - Said Ali Mbarouk and BBC Swahili to take part in an interview on tourism in Zanzibar.

Discussions included the importance of the tourism to Zanzibar’s economy, additional recent measures taken by Tourism Police and Community Police to make Zanzibar a much more safer destination. Representatives of ZATO and the Commission for tourism were also present.

ZATI continues to advocate for improvements to safety and security in a bid to protect Zanzibar’s economy and is currently managing a BEST-AC funded project that is reviewing the judiciary system - and calling for further improvements. ZATI is working closely with the Government and other stakeholders in public-private-partnerships to ensure that better economic growth and safety of visitors and residents.

The footage is due to be aired on Star TV shortly and a copy of the film will be shared with members.

ZATI meetsMinister of Tourism

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JOIN THE TEAM

workopportunity

ZG Design is looking for a graphic designer to join their team in Zanzibar. If you’re interested, please send a CV, cover letter and a sample of your work to [email protected]

We are also looking for a marketing/sales person. You must be f lexible and be able to think and work independently, and you must be f luent in written and spoken English. To apply, send your CV [email protected]

From 1st of May 2014, the five star Resort Dream of Zanzibar, will no longer be managed by Planhotel Group. Dream of Zanzibar Resort will be part of a new collection of luxury hotels and resorts named “Emerald Collection”, and will be managed by the same operator of Hideaway of Nungwi Resort & Spa, Zanzibar, a member of Leading Hotels of the World.

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Community HospitalOpening

The Pwanimchangani Dispensary is the only health clinic available to accommodate just under 6000 residents from the villages of Pwanimchangani and Khandvi. Although there are basic facilities and support for pregnant woman available at the dispensary, many woman are forced to travel long distances to hospitals that speciali-zes in maternal care to deliver their babies. Added to the distance they travel whilst they are in labour, is the cost incurred by them for tran-sport to these hospitals which is

relatively expensive. Many women still deliver their babies at home without any medical support.

Taking this into consideration, The Ocean Paradise Community Project, in conjunction with the village of Pwanimchangani built a maternal clinic to assist pre-gnant woman from the villages of Khandvi and Pwanimchangani.

Ocean Paradise Resort are committed to corporate social responsibility and in addition to the schools, mosque and other programs we have in place with the

local communities the Maternity Hospital in the nearby village of Pwanimchangani will cater to approximately 6000 Residents of the villages of Khandvi and Pwanimchangani and other nearby villages with the hope of impro-ving maternal care and providing a service that is currently non exi-stent.

The hospital has been handed over to the Ministry of Health and the official opening was on the 26th November 2013.

WORK OPPORTUNITY

*If you have an event or project that you would like publicised in the inside guide for free, please contact us: [email protected]

Swahili Coast photographer and director, Javed Jafferji, is looking for models for a new photography art book he is working on. If you are a model with an interest in working with Javed, please contact him on [email protected]

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Kijongo Bay Beach Resort is a new luxury property found on a remote stretch of beach between Pangani and Saadani National Park. Inspired by the simple yet elegant design of Swahili architecture, each of the spacious two-story villas blends traditional wisdom with

modern convenience. Relax on the large Baraza daybed taking in the spectacular ocean view or enjoying the free Wi-Fi. With only eight units, the intimacy of the resort allows for personalized service that will create memories for years to come.

New Lodgeon the Coast!

New Discoveries

The all new 2014 edition of Tanzania’s Travel & Tourism Directory was launched at the World Travel Market (WTM) in London in November 2013 and has received numerous glowing reviews. If you would like to receive a copy of this publication please contact TTB, TCT or you can order it from us, ZG Design, from our Mbweni offices.

Visit www.virtualtanzania.com to see an online version.

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“Gallery Bookshop” has moved from Gizenga Street to Shanghani, kenyetta road one of Zanzibar's Busiest streets. The New bookshop café located in the heart of Stone Town offers a wide variety of books for adults and children, specializing in travel books on Africa serve local coffees, teas, sandwiches, treats, cakes and much more. Wi-Fi is free.


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tamuitalian icecream in stone town

Blue Gems

Blue Gems is specialized in Tanzanite Jewellery only. Mounted in Silver Gold and Platinum,We sell loose Tanzanite's. all our Tanzanites are cut in our factory in Arusha.

Dreama little dream...

Our icecream shop is in kenyatta road shanghani. all our icecream is made with fresh and seasonal fruit, spices, creams added with water from the bottles. See you at tamu for an icecream.

"What is this?" "Is this a house or a boat?" "Amazing!" "Who is the owner?" "Who built this?"

Those were the first reactions when beginning of December 2013 a new restaurant and bar opened in Stone town.

July 2013 two people sat down together and discussed about new and innovative ideas to enrich the recreational possibilities Zanzibar already provides for visitors as well as for residents. They wanted to create something that was never before seen in Zanzibar.

After severe brainstorming, a vague idea rose: a floating house on the sea. The next steps consisted basically in collecting information and consultations and in designing a constructional plan. With the weeks passing, more and more it took its final shape. Every week there were coming more people to witness with their own eyes the construction of something they could have never believed someone would be brave (or crazy?) enough to start building.

The house is meant to be a hideaway for everyone who wants to relax for some time, who wants to spend some quality time with friends, who wants to escape reality and just dream away. So it was rather quickly decided to name the place "The Dreamer's Island".

Depending on the weather, the house is anchored either at Forodhani or Shangani waterfront. Opening hours are every day from 11am to 11pm. A variety of zanzibari cuisine is offered for breakfast, lunch and dinner, freshly prepared by the professional and experienced chef. (Exceptions are Mondays, when the kitchen is closed)

Come visit "The Dreamer's Island" and relax at the seawater pool anytime, just by catching the Island ferry that is waiting at the beach in front of the floating house. Sunset cruises and special private events can be booked from local Tour operators.




Africa GemsShangani Street, Stone Town,Zanzibar.M: +255 774 195194M: +255 717 195194T: +255 24 2237434E: [email protected]

Zanzibar Silver ArtHurumzi Street,Stone Town,Zanzibar,Tanzania.T: +255 774 195194E: [email protected]

Gem CentrePO Box 3121,Kenyatta Street(Near MBC Bank)Shangani, Zanzibar,Tanzania.T: +255 24 2232937M: +255 717 195194E: [email protected]

GemCentre

Tanzanite TreasurePO Box 3121,Shangani Street,Forodhani areanear NBC Bank.Zanzibar, Tanzania.T: +255 24 2232987M: +255 652537577

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TREASUREInspiration Colourfull Desire

Manufacturer of Gold & Diamond Jewellery

Village of Tanzanite

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ZATI has just published a report aimed at improving Zanzibar’s legal and policy framework for tourism related crimes - and to ultimately safeguard the growing tourism industry, and economy.

The report - Review of legal and policy framework for safety and security in Zanzibar - was created in partnership with Business Environment Strengthening Tanzania (BEST-AC). ZATI and consultants reviewed the present judiciary framework and made recommendations that will help the Government implement a strategy that will improve the legislative system.

With security as one of the key considerations when choosing a holiday destination, ZATI believe it is vital that the private sector work alongside the Government to consolidate and strengthen the islands

legal framework to safeguard visitors and ensure that the judicial response is appropriate to the tourist’s needs and expectations.

Tourism contributes significantly to Zanzibar’s economy. Total employment in the tourism industry is estimated at 15,000 people in direct activities and over 50,000 people indirectly. The sector contributes about 27% of Zanzibar’s GDP, 80% of foreign direct investment and about 80% in Government revenues.

Consultative meetings were held around the island from August 2013 through to December, in order to collect the views of the industry and identify opportunities and constraints within the existing legal framework.

For more information on the report please contact [email protected].

letter from ZATI

The Zanzibar Association of Tourism Investors (ZATI) is non-governmental, non-religious, and non-political organization. This association has been established to represent the interests of all tourism investors in Zanzibar. The aim is to ensure a sustainable and professional tourism industry of the highest standard, working with government institution to achieve this. ZATI is at the forefront of the Private / Public Sector Partnership and works in a dialogue with the Zanzibar Government to advocate on tourism issues and undertake destination marketing.

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11th Edition: Four Nights of 100% Live African Music

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SAuTI ZA BuSArA 2014SeT To exCeeD AuDIeNCe expeCTATIoNS!

The 11th Edition of Sauti za Busara (meaning Sounds of Wisdom in Kiswahili) will take place at Ngome Kongwe, Stone Town from 13th – 16th

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This annual festival’s aim is to bring people together in celebration of the wealth and diversity of African music, with many of the bands coming from Zanzibar, mainland Tanzania, and East Africa, and the rest from the African continent and its Diaspora. A rich and vibrant mix of styles is showcased each year, from Zanzibar’s Arabic-influenced taarab music, to traditional drumming and dance, to reggae, hip-hop, and afrobeat. Depending on the night, you might hear a kora master from Senegal or a marimba from South Africa.

Sauti za Busara is recognised as the premier music festival in East Africa, showcasing the best in established and upcoming artists. More than thirty groups will take to the stage in 2014 and organisers are confident that this year’s line up is the best ever!

Apart from shows on the main stage, visitors will also enjoy ‘Busara Xtra’, variety of events, activities and entertainment organized by the community and held all over Stone Town, including a DJ-centred series of sessions and after-parties. Zanzibar Town will be buzzing for four days.

‘Movers & Shakers’ a networking forum, gives space to industry professionals to discuss, exchange and develop ideas around the creative industries in the East African region and beyond. This year topics will focus on arts and environmental sustainability, fundraising of festival and other cultural events, freedom of speech, censorship and music focus in media.

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in the amphitheatre. Expect feature films, short documentaries and live concert footage from different parts of the world, every night of the festival.

Artists from East Africa are Jhikoman (Tanzania), Ashimba (Tanzania), Swahili Vibes (Zanzibar), Baladna Taarab (Zanzibar), Hoko Roro (Tanzania), Tausi Women's Taarab (Zanzibar), Joel Sebunjo ft. Lenna Kuurmaa (Uganda), Seven Survivor (Tanzania), Abantu Mandingo (Tanzania), Segere Original (Tanzania), Moyize (Rwanda), Ricky na Marafiki (Kenya), Rajab Suleiman & Kithara ft. Derya Takkali (Zanzibar / Turkey / Germany) and Kazimoto (Tanzania / Germany).

The line up of international artists includes Ebo Taylor (Ghana / Germany), Jupiter & Okwess International (DRC), Joe Driscoll and Sekou Kouyate (USA / Guinea), The Nile Project (Nile Basin), Noumoucounda Cissoko (Senegal), Oy (Ghana / Switzerland), Wunmi (Nigeria / UK / USA), Addis Acoustic Project (Ethiopia), Sona Jobarteh (Gambia / UK), Tarabband (Egypt / Sweden), Majestad


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Negra (Puerto Rico), HAJAmadagascar and The Groovy People ft. Werner Puntigam (Madagascar / France / Austria), Tritonik (Mauritius), Kara Sylla Ka (Senegal / Switzerland), Dizu Plaatjies & The Ibuyambo Ensemble (South Africa), Street Rat and Body Mind & Soul (Malawi) and Waldemar Bastos (Angola / Portugal).

This extravaganza of diverse and top-quality music performances takes over the whole of Stone Town. Be sure that you are part of it! Tickets are available online at www.busaramusic.org and a 10% discount applies until 31 January.


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Zanzibarphotographic Journey50 Years of the Revolution

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Just a day before Tanzanians in Zanzibar mark the climax of the 50th Revolution Anniversary, the First Vice-President Maalim Seif Sharif Hamad former president of Zanzibar, Dr Aman Abeid Karume launched a commemorative book in pictures at the launching ceremony held at the Peace Memorial Museum, Mnazi-Mmoja in the stone town.

Several artists, academicians and representa-tives from foreign embassies in the country were also invited at the launching of the book with a title “Zanzibar-Photographic Journey 50 Years of the Revolution.”

The pictures are serious and funny, but they all add up to make interesting pictorial documentary. In his introduction, Maalim Seif and Amani Abeid Karume’s foreword, the leaders wrote to emphasise

the significance of the book publication to enhance reconciliation.

“We may differ in ideologies but our goal remains the same,” said Karume at the ceremo-ny. Both Seif and Karume are respected and credited for leading the people of Zanzibar to end political hostility which led to the formation of the Government of National Unity (GNU).

The author, Mr Javed Jafferji, said that it took him one-year to complete the book: “I thought it was necessary to have such a documentary in pictures,” he said. The Minister for Information, Tourism, Culture and Sports, Mr Said Ali Mbarouk, said that the launch of the important book was part of cele-brations to mark the 50th anniversary of Zanzibar revolution.


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This PageTop Left: Opening speech from Javed Jafferji, publisher of Zanzibar Photographic Journey 50 Years of the RevolutionTop Right: Sixth president of Zanzibar Dr. Amani Karume giving a speechMiddle Left: Ismail Jussa, member of House of Representatives giving a few words about the bookMiddle Right: First Vice President of Zanzibar Maalim Seif Sharif Hamad giving a speechBottom: Fatma Karume, wife of Abeid Karume first president of Zanzibar

OPPOsiTe PageTop: Dr. Amani Karume and Maalim Seif Sharif Hamad opening the exhibition at the Peace Memorial MuseumMiddle Left: Dr. Amani Karume, Maalim Seif Sharif Hamad and Javed Jafferji admiring the photographs of Zanzibar placed on the wallsMiddle Right: The crowd present at the launch of the book and photo exhibition at the Peace Memorial MuseumBottom: Javed Jafferji presenting the book to Dr. Gharib Bilal, Vice President of Tanzania (Left) and Edward Lowasa, Former Prime Minister of Tanzania (Right)


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Tanzania is the only place in the world where the extraordinary precious Tanzanite gem is found. Taking its name from the country whose earth created it over many millennia, Tanzanite was given its name by Tiffany & Co. Varying in colour from deep blue to purple, Tanzanite was only first discovered in 1967 in the Mererani Hills of Northern Tanzania, near the city of Arusha and the foothills

of Mount Kilimanjaro – the only known place in the world where the rare gem is found. Tanzanite’s colour is dependent on the crystal orientation and is therefore noted for its remarkable light reflection which seemingly changes color. Once cut and polished, Tanzanite becomes a kaleidoscope of royal blue, violet, indigo, lilac and periwinkle. It is this unique vibrant color, which gives Tanzanite it’s

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immediately recognizableidentity and contributes to its special positioning in both the gemstone and the fine jewelry markets.

History Tanzanite was only discovered in 1967 and when geologists realized it was a ‘never seen before’ gemstone, it came to the attention of Tiffany & Co who named it Tanzanite (after Tanzania – the country where it comes from, and Zoisite – the gemstone family it belongs to).

This identification by the Gemological Institute of America was corroborated by mineralogists at Harvard University, the British Museum, and Heidelberg University; however credit for first correct identification is given to a Tanzanian government geologist in Dodoma, Ian McCloud. Since Tiffany & Co. first marketed the gem as Tanzanite, it has become one of the most coveted stones in the world. Tanzanite is as hard as garnet, emerald or amethyst and is commonly used in necklaces and earrings.

World’s largest TanzaniteThe largest faceted Tanzanite in the world is 737.81 carats. The “Queen of Kilimanjaro” is one of the most renowned Tanzanites and is 242 carats and set in a tiara with 803 brilliant cut tsavorite garnets and 913 brilliant

cut diamonds – which is owned by Michael Scott, the first CEO of Apple Computers. In August 2005, the biggest known Tanzanite crystal was found in a mine controlled by Tanzanite One, weighing 16,839 carats (3.4 kg) and measuring 22 cm × 8 cm × 7 cm.

MiningAfter discovery in 1967 through to nationalisation in 1972, it was estimated that two-million carats of Tanzanite were mined in Tanzania. Through the mining of Tanzanite, the Tanzanian government earns approximately USD20-million a year. The US market is the biggest consumer of Tanzanite gems and sales total approximately USD500-million per year.

Tanzanite was named the gemstone of the 20th century, but the journey of each stone began millions of years before that. A geological phenomenon, Tanzanite is found in unusual elevations on a vast plain in the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro. Tanzanite crystals grew here under the ground – hidden from the eye of man until 1967.

Through strict regulation and membership of 90 percent of merchants becoming official members of the International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA), Tanzanite trade has been protected against


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unethical practices and is passed on along reputable trade routes to established cutting-centers and major jewelers worldwide.

Tanzanite stones reflect the person who wears them – often described as immaculate, elegant, and rare. Large good quality Tanzanites are highly sought after; not only because of their exquisite colour, but also the exclusivity that comes with their origin in Tanzania.

Rare Tanzanite is a rare and precious gemstone and is 1,000 times rarer than diamond. Tanzanite’s formation is so unusual that it has been described as a ‘geographical phenomenon’. The world’s only known source is a thin strip of land at the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro in Northern Tanzania, East Africa. Experts maintain that the chance of Tanzanite occurring elsewhere is ‘one in a million’. Tanzanite is an unparalleled stone with such rarity, that it has its own category in the triad made up of diamonds, gemstones, and Tanzanite.

Birthstone In 2002, the American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) selected Tanzanite as the December birthstone, adding it to a list of birthstones

unchanged since 1912. However, Tanzanite is generally regarded as the stone of new life and new beginnings; as blue has always been a sacred, spiritual colour to the Masai. Customarily, only women who have been blessed with fertility have the honor of wearing blue beads and fabric.

Heirloom With a finite supply from a single source, Tanzanite is an heirloom to be passed on from generation to generation. This generation may be the last of its first time owners – ‘the Tanzanite generation’.

BeautyTanzanite’s exquisite color, poised intriguing Blue and Violet, is unlike that of anyother gemstone.In its rough form,tanzanite is uniquely trichroic ,radiating three different colors from neachof its crystallographic exes,it becomes a kaleidoscope of royal Blue, Violet, |Indigo, Lilac and periwinkle.

It is this unique color,vibrant and youthful, that gives tanzanite a strong,immediately recognizable identity and contributes to its special positioning in both the gemstones and fine jewelry markets.


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The Seaweed Center is a social business that provides local women the opportunity to earn a living by harvesting seaweed and creating beauty and spa products. Our range is 100% organic, with the highest-quality ingredients, lovingly handmade on the beautiful shores of Paje.

Join us and learn about soap-making process, immerse yourself in local culture and be pampered with a traditional Zanzibari welcome Enjoy fresh seaweed juices, and a walk on the beach, where you will learn about seaweed farming. well worth the trip!

*Tackling the challenges* - The key problem is that the world market keeps the prices of seaweed low and the seaweed farmers where dispersed and had no collective bargaining power.

*The benefits of diversifying* - The solution to the employment and health issues was to diversify.

Rather than just exporting seaweed. Since June 2012 the Seaweed Center’s factory has put the drying and processing of the seaweed - for products such as juice, soap, body scrubs and moisturizing creams all 100% organic into the hands of the Seaweed farmers. In the process local women also learn new and importantly transferable skills, such as negotiating, planning, costing and distribution and English .The Seaweed Center also provides a space where women farmers can socialize and learn.

A limited dividend policy has been applied by the Seaweed Center, stating that profit shall be invested in future development and expansion to include more local women.

*The magic ingredient* - Toothpaste, antibiotics, medicinal capsules, furniture varnish - what do they have in common? The answer is seaweed;

Empowering womens communities with handmade organic beauty and spa products.

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it’s one of the most versatile emulsifiers. As the source of substances known commercially as agar and carrageenan, seaweed is the reason why your toothpaste doesn’t completely harden in the tube after you’ve opened it. The world market for seaweed is dominated by the Philippines. With large expanses of sand, extremely clean water, no sewage outlets and no kite surfers, sailors or fishermen to disrupt the seaweed, it grows prolifically.

Back in 1973, the seaweed E. spinosum was introduced in Tanzania, with a view to production in order to diversify and decrease the pressure on fish

stocks. But Tanzanian seaweed quickly ran into trouble due to the low world prices and the delicacy of seaweed - even fresh water (from a heavy rainfall) destroys it, as it needs a particular salinity to thrive.

Two new varieties of seaweed were introduced: Striatum and L. papillosa. They are pink, beige or dark green depending on the stages of their growth, and small and feathery looking. They’re more resilient and achieve higher market prices. Today it’s estimated that Zanzibar produces 5,000 metric tonnes of seaweed a year; each strand picked by hand, and probably a woman’s hand.

*Tackling the challenges* - Now, the new Seaweed Center has identified ways to overcome the ongoing challenges, particularly that of fluctuating international seaweed prices.

“The key problem is that the world market keeps the prices low and the farmers were dispersed and had no collective bargaining power,”

The main challenge for employment in this idyllic tourist spot is lack of diversity and choice in the work market. Young men often hunt octopus by hand, jeopardising themselves and the octopus population. Ironically despite the almost daily springing up of hotels – which presents another set of problems, as they block access to the beach and erect fences that cause beach erosion - the routes into tourism work for people who have no English are minimal.

As well as helping provide employment, the Seaweed Center is also beginning to make a contribution to addressing health issues.

Over 15,000 people, 90% of whom are women, are employed sporadically in seaweed on the island best known for spices and tourism.

Voices of women farmers - Patima, Sejaba and Kidawa - who crouch in the water for hours on end,


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cultivating the seaweed: tying it on to pieces of rope strung across the low tide fields. When the tides come in, work stops, when it is low, work happens. No matter that it is the hottest part of the day, with temperatures hitting 48C out of the shade. Seaweed farmer Mama Sejaba complains that she gets a bad back, sore eyes from the sun, and swollen feet from the work: “I lift about ten kilos each sack, and do about ten a day, walking up to 2km each way across the beach. God, I get so tired, it all takes so long, to change.” But she goes on to explain that these days, she can cut down on her hours actually harvesting seaweed and instead concentrate on production of soap, and marketing opportunities.

*The benefits of diversifying* - The solution to the employment and health issues was to diversify. Rather than just exporting seaweed, since June 2012 the Seaweed Center’s factory has put the drying and processing of the seaweed - for products soap and spa products - in the hands of the actual farmers. In the process local women also learnt new, and importantly, transferable skills, such as negotiating, planning, costing and distribution.

The Seaweed Center also provides a space where women farmers can socialise and learn. Mama Patima explains: “It’s been so important for me to have outsiders and foreigners giving me input in my work, and more background. Plus I am seeing how other farmers work, what options are available, and I talk to other women, which I like a lot.”

The centre’s ‘resilience networks’ - whereby farmers, producers, buyers and packers all meet up and mutually control the pricing - are essential safety nets in times of hardship.

Kidawa, who has the looks of a supermodel despite her gruelling routine, smiles when I ask her what she wants. “Obviously, I want our soap in all the shops, I want a greater understanding of supply chains and markets, and I want a sense of how other women, women like me, live in other parts of Tanzania,” she answers. “And to maybe share knowledge and business ideas.”

The way forward for development is models like this, based on more equal distribution of profits with those at the ‘hard end’ having a say in decision-making, pricing and distribution.


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Africa House Sunset Bar0777 432340Kisimani Bar (Chavda Hotel)024 2232115Mcheza Bar (Mtoni Marine)024 2250117Masahani Bar (Serena Inn) 024 2233051Tatu 0778 672772

6 Degrees South0779 666050Amore Mio 0776 211071Archipelago Café Restaurant024 2235668Bahari Restaurant (Tembo Hotel) 024 2233005Baharia Restaurant (Serena Inn) 024 2231015Beyt Al Salaam0773 000086Buni Cafe 024 2231919Chavda 024 2232115Coco de Mer 024 2230852Darini (Kisiwa House)024 2235654

Green Garden 0773 849636Hakuna Matata 0777 454892Hotspot Bistro0774 164866House of Spices0773 573727Le Spice Rendezvous 0777 410707La Taverna, Italian Café & Restaurant 0776 650301 Luis Yoghurt Parlour 0765 759579Livingstone Restaurant 0778 666841Mangapwani Seafood Grill 024 2233587Mercury’s 024 2233076Mistress of Spices (Jafferji House)077 3740888Monsoon Restaurant 0777 410410Mtoni Marine Restaurant 024 2250117Pagoda Restaurant 024 2234688Parachute (Opposite Airport) 0777 575566Radha Cafe (Mbweni)0774 599777Radha Food House 024 2234808

Sambusa Two Tables 024 2231979Sea View Indian Restaurant 024 2237381Soko Cafe0774 643638Stone Town Cafe 0773 861313 Spices Restaurant (Zanzibar Beach Resort) 024 2236033Tanzanite Inn 024 2232937Tower Top Restaurant (236 Hurumzi) 024 2232784Zan Sushi 024 2250117Zanzibar Coffee House 024 2239319Zanzibar Fusion (Al Johari) 024 2236779Upendo Lounge/Restaurant 0777 244492

In Stone Town:236 Hurumzi 0777 423266Al Minar0779 666 690Africa House Hotel 0777 432340Abdalla Guest House Annex 0777 421845

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Zanzibar Palace Hotel 0773 079222Zanzibar Serena Inn 024 2231015Zenji Hotel 0776 705592Upendo Lounge & Restaurant 0777 244492

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BUBUBU:Imani Beach Villa 024 2250050Salome’s Garden 024 2250050 MTONI:Maruhubi Beach Village 0777 451188Mtoni Marine Centre 024 2250140MBWENI :Mbweni Ruins 024 2235478MAZIZINI:Zanzibar Beach Resort 024 2236033

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La Rosa Dei Venti 0777 411314Les Toits de Palme 0777 418548Sunset Bungalows 0777 414647White Sand Bungalows 0777 425219MANGWAPANISea Cliff Resort & Spa 0767 702241MATEMWE:Azanzi Beach Hotel 0775 044171Matemwe Bungalows 0777 425788Kasha Boutique Hotel 0776 676611Matemwe Beach Village 0777 417250Nyota Beach Bungalows0777 484303Kandili Villa 0776 676611

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Mango Airlines0774 305165Air Tanzania Corporation 024 2230213Auric Air0783 223334Coastal Aviation 024 2233112Emirates 024 2234950Ethiopian Airlines 0242231526 Fly 540 0769 540540Kenya Airways 024 2232041Oman Air024 5311111Precision Air 024 2234520ZanAir Ltd 024 2233670

Ferry CompaniesAzam Marine 024 2231655Flying Horse 0784 472497Sea Express Services 024 2234690Zanzibar Ports Corporation 024 2232857

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Uroa White Villa0741 488520Zanzibar Safari Club 0777 410318Chumbe Island Coral Park 024 2231040Chapwani Private Island 0777 433102Mnemba Island 024 2233110PEMBA ISLAND:Bomani Guest House 024 2454384Fundu Lagoon 024 2232926Jondeni Guest House 024 2456042Le Taven Hotel 024 2452660Pemba Misali Sunset Beach 0775 044713Pemba Clove Inn 024 2452784Pemba Crown Hotel 024 2454191Sharook Guest House 024 2454386Swahili Divers Guest House 024 2452786The Manta Resort 0776 718852MAFIA ISLAND:Chole Mjini 0787 712427Mafia Island Lodge 022 2601530

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Mrembo Spa077 7430117Cinnamon Spa077 7908000Window to Africa (Jafferji House) 077 3740888

Aromas of Zanzibar0716 097681Blue Gems0782 786000Doreen Mashika 0767 369777Gallery Art & Book Shop0773 150180Gem Centre024 2232937Kanga Kabisa 0763 404396Kihaga Textile0774 223615Memories of Zanzibar 024 2239376Zanzibar Gallery 024 2232721Zanzibar Secrets 0774 000005Zawadi Chest 024 2231390

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ONE OCEAN:Bluebay Beach Resort 0777 414332Ocean Paradise 0777 453892Matemwe Beach Village0777 473128Melia Hotel0774 164816Neptune Pwani0779 557087

Ambulance 112Fire 111Police 999Madema Police Station 024 2230771Malindi Police Station 024 2230772 Police headquarters 024 2230246 HOSPITAL Afya Medical Center 024 2231228Al-Rahma Hospital 0774 889933

CLINICDr Mehta’s Hospital0777 419999Driving Doctors077 3110220Stone Town Medical Clinic 077 7777112Zanzibar Medical Group 024 2233134 24 hour emergency 0777 410954International Medical Centre of ZNZ 0773 904230Dental &Eye Care : Zanzibar HELP Foundation0779 272 600

Ferry timetable:The following ferry details are liable to change without notice and we strongly advise you to confirm with the ferry company prior to booking. Times may also differ on Sundays.

TO ZANZIBAR07.30 • 10.3012.00 slow boat14.00 • 16.00

TO DAR ES SALAAM07.00 • 10.00 • 13.00 • 15.45

Barclays Bank 024 223773/4 Federal Bank of the Middle East 024 2238936National Bank of Commerce 024 2231541People’s Bank of Zanzibar 024 2231118

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Sat 1 4:00am / 4.10m 10:13am / 0.01m 4:24pm / 4.02m 10:29pm / -0.01mSun 2 4:42am / 4.18m 10:50am / -0.12m 5:03pm / 4.18m 11:08pm / -0.10mMon 3 5:20am / 4.15m 11:25am / -0.13m 5:41pm / 4.21m 11:46pm / -0.04mTue 4 5:57am / 4.00m 12:00pm / -0.03m 6:18pm / 4.10mWed 5 12:23am / 0.14m 6:33am / 3.76m 12:34pm / 0.19m 6:55pm / 3.89m� u 6 1:00am / 0.42m 7:09am / 3.45m 1:08pm / 0.48m 7:32pm / 3.61mFri 7 1:38am / 0.76m 7:46am / 3.10m 1:43pm / 0.82m 8:14pm / 3.28mSat 8 2:19am / 1.13m 8:30am / 2.76m 2:22pm / 1.17m 9:08pm / 2.96mSun 9 3:14am / 1.47m 9:36am / 2.47m 3:16pm / 1.51m 10:29pm / 2.72mMon 10 5:08am / 1.69m 11:24am / 2.33m 5:28pm / 1.71mTue 11 12:14am / 2.68m 7:25am / 1.54m 1:13pm / 2.46m 7:31pm / 1.55mWed 12 1:36am / 2.84m 8:18am / 1.27m 2:17pm / 2.72m 8:24pm / 1.27m� u 13 2:28am / 3.07m 8:53am / 1.00m 2:56pm / 3.00m 9:01pm / 0.99mFri 14 3:05am / 3.30m 9:23am / 0.74m 3:27pm / 3.27m 9:33pm / 0.74mSat 15 3:36am / 3.50m 9:51am / 0.53m 3:54pm / 3.51m 10:02pm / 0.52mSun 16 4:05am / 3.66m 10:18am / 0.37m 4:22pm / 3.71m 10:31pm / 0.36mMon 17 4:33am / 3.77m 10:44am / 0.26m 4:49pm / 3.85m 10:59pm / 0.25mTue 18 5:02am / 3.80m 11:10am / 0.22m 5:17pm / 3.93m 11:29pm / 0.21mWed 19 5:31am / 3.77m 11:37am / 0.24m 5:46pm / 3.95m 11:59pm / 0.25m� u 20 6:02am / 3.66m 12:06pm / 0.32m 6:18pm / 3.89mFri 21 12:32am / 0.36m 6:35am / 3.48m 12:37pm / 0.46m 6:53pm / 3.75mSat 22 1:08am / 0.56m 7:12am / 3.23m 1:12pm / 0.67m 7:36pm / 3.53mSun 23 1:51am / 0.83m 8:00am / 2.95m 1:55pm / 0.94m 8:32pm / 3.27mMon 24 2:47am / 1.12m 9:12am / 2.69m 2:54pm / 1.24m 9:56pm / 3.04mTue 25 4:14am / 1.35m 10:55am / 2.59m 4:36pm / 1.45m 11:37pm / 3.00mWed 26 6:22am / 1.29m 12:33pm / 2.76m 6:47pm / 1.29m � u 27 1:04am / 3.18m 7:41am / 0.99m 1:45pm / 3.11m 8:01pm / 0.92mFri 28 2:09am / 3.44m 8:32am / 0.65m 2:39pm / 3.50m 8:52pm / 0.54mSat 29 3:00am / 3.69m 9:13am / 0.35m 3:23pm / 3.84m 9:35pm / 0.23mSun 30 3:43am / 3.87m 9:51am / 0.13m 4:03pm / 4.09m 10:14pm / 0.03mMon 31 4:23am / 3.95m 10:26am / 0.01m 4:41pm / 4.22m 10:51pm / -0.05m


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Dar es Salaam HarbourIlala Municple Council

Offi cesKisutu MarketHindu TempleAskari MonumentNew Post Offi ceOld Post Offi ceSt Josephs Cathedral City HallUnited NationsBritish CouncilCentral LibraryUNICEF

Red CrossNyumba ya Sanaa Art

Gallery Gymkhana Sports

ClubLas Vegas CasinoNational Museum Karimjee HallAga Khan HospitalDiamond Jubilee Hall,

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New Africa HotelHyatt Regency Hotel YMCA Serena Dar es Salaam Holiday Inn Courtyard Hotel

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TRA Maputo HouseNSSF TowerHaidery PlazaSukari HouseATC HouseRaha Towers International House

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Baraza Grill, Cafe & Bar (Holiday Inn) 022 2137575Q-Bar 0754 282474The Pub 022 2600893Club Bilicanas 022 2117869

Dar es Salaam:Addis in Dar 0713 266299Akemi0687 360360Anghiti 022 2701866Arabica Coffee Shop 022 2600288Azuma 022 2600893Bandari Grill (New Africa Hotel) 022 2117050Baraza Bar & Grill (Holiday Inn) 022 2137575Beijing Restaurant 022 2775141Cozy Garden 0754 089748Cynics Cafe 022 2138422

Epi d’Or 022 2136006Euro Pub 022 2617371Kivulini Restaurant (Holiday Inn) 022 2137575L’Arca di Noe’ 0713 601282La Dolce Vita 0713 782497La Trattoria Jan 0754 282969Maasai Bar 022 2600288Manchu Wok 0784 722227Mediterraneo Restaurant022 2618359Oysterbay Grill 022 2600133Serengeti 022 2112416Shooters Grill 0754 304733Sweet Eazy 0755 754074The Grill 022 2121074The Mashua Waterfront 022 2600380The Terrace 022 2600893Trade Winds 022 2112416White Sands Hotel & Resort 022 2647620

The Art of coffee 0732 996283Cafe X 022 9844575

Arusha:Cafe Bamboo Restaurant027 2506451Le Jacaranda 027 2544624Mezza Luna 027 2504381

Dar es Salaam:Akana Lodge 022 2775261Coral Beach 022 2601928Double Tree 022 2210000Golden Tulip 022 2601442Holiday Inn 022 2137575Kunduchi 022 2650050Kilimanjaro Hotel Kempinski022 2131111Mediterraneo Hotel 0754 812567New Africa Hotel 022 2117050Oysterbay Hotel 022 2600352Palm Beach Hotel 022 2122931

bars

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Peacock Hotel 022 2120334Protea Apartments 022 2666665Q-Bar and Guest House 0754 261919Royal Palm Hotel 022 2112416Royal Mirage 0713 267788Sea Cliff Hotel 022 2600380Starlight Hotel 022 2119387Swiss Garden Hotel 022 2153219The Courtyard 022 2130130Urban Rose Hotel & Apartments 022 2127777White Sands Hotel & Resort 022 2647620The Souk 022 2600893

Arusha:Arusha Crown Hotel 027 2544161Arusha Naaz Hotel 027 2502087Hotel 77 027 2503800Impala Hotel 027 2508448Karama Lodge 027 2500359

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dar es salaam & arusha listingsSky Aviation 022 2844410Tanzanair 022 2843131/3Tanzania Government Flights 022 2138638Zantas Air 022 2843351Tropical Air 024 2232511

Ferrie Companies:Azam Marine 022 2134013Africa Shipping 022 2113218Sea Express Services 022 2137049Sea Star Services 022 2139996Zanzibar Sea Ferries 022 2123324

Barclays Bank 022 2602674CRDB Bank 022 2117441National Bank of Commerce 022 2111970

Canada 022 2163300China 022 2667586Egypt 022 2113591France 022 2198800Germany 022 2117409Great Britain 022 2110101India 022 2600714Ireland 022 2602355Italy 022 22115935Kenya 022 2668285Malawi 0784 481741Mozambique 022 2124673Netherlands 022 2110000Norway 022 2118807Pakistan 022 2117630South Africa 022 2601800Spain 022 2662180Uganda 022 2667391USA 022 2668001Zambia 022 2125529Zimbabwe 022 2116789

Kibo Palace Hotel 027 2548852 Mount Meru Game Lodge 027 2553643Manyara Wildlife Safaricamp 0712 332211Ngare Sero Mountain Lodge 027 2553638Novotel Mount Meru 027 2502711Rivertrees Country Inn 027 2553894The Arusha Hotel 027 2507777The Ngurdoto Mountain Lodge 027 2555217

Airlines:Air India 022 2152642Air Malawi 0741 321315Air Tanzania Corporation 022 2110245-8Air Zimbabwe 022 2123526British Airways 022 2113820-2Coastal Aviation 022 2843293Emirates 022 2116100-3Ethiopian Airlines 022 2117063-5Kenya Airways 022 2119376-7KLM Royal Dutch Airlines 022 2113336-7South African Airways 022 2117044Swiss Air 022 2118870-2Yemen Air 022 2126036Zambia Airways 022 2115381

Air Charters:Coastal Aviation 022 2842700/01 Flightlink 022 2843073

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Australia 000 61Austria 000 43Belgium 000 32Botswana 000 276Canada 000 1China 000 86Denmark 000 45Egypt 000 20Ethiopia 000 251Finland 000 358 France 000 33 Germany 000 49 India 000 91 Ireland 000 353 Italy 000 39 Japan 000 81

Netherlands000 31 Norway 000 47Oman 000 968Saudi Arabia000 966South Africa 000 27 Spain 000 34 Sweden 000 46Switzerland 000 41 Turkey 000 90UK 000 44USA 000 1 Zambia 000 260Zimbabwe 000 263

Kenya Nairobi 00 52Mombasa 00 511

Malindi 00 123

TanzaniaDar es Salaam022Arusha 027Kilimanjaro027Moshi 027Tanga 027Dodoma 026Morogoro 023Mwanza 028Tabora 026Zanzibar 024

Uganda Entebbe 00 42Kampala 00 41Jinja 00 43

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• Choose wisely – make sure your tour provider is reputable. Endorse eco-tourism organisations whenever possible, this will encourage other organisations to consider the benefits of eco-tourism. • Let your tour operator know if they are doing something potentially damaging to the environment or to local people. • Think small! Staying in bed and breakfasts, village houses and locally owned accommodation benefits local families. • Don't buy large shells, turtle shells, or pieces of coral from street or beach vendors. These are mostly taken from endangered reefs and buying them actively encourages the destruction of Tanzania's ocean fauna. • Purchase local products instead

of imported items, but remember that many local handicrafts are carved from indigenous trees. Avoid hard woods such as ebony and bamba kofi as these trees take centuries to grow and are now endangered through extensive forest cutting.• Do not litter or remove anything from the places you visit – including shells.• Water is a precious resource; use it sparingly wherever possible.• Never touch, chase or harass the marine life or wildlife.• Visit the main tourist destinations but get off the tourist track too. Visit the places where the locals go. Try to learn some Kiswahili!• Don't give presents of money to children as this encourages begging.

eco-tourism Tanzania

• Please remember and respect that Zanzibar is a Muslim society. Don't walk around towns and villages dressed in bikinis, miniskirts or similar clothing. Women should cover their shoulders and wear garments that reach below the knee. Men should not go shirtless. Don’t go topless on the beaches! Swimwear is acceptable on tourist beaches, but not if there are fisherman or seaweed harvesters nearby.• Although alcohol is freely available, drunken behaviour is considered offensive.• Ask permission before taking pictures of people or private houses.• Be careful walking on beaches late at night or early in the morning. Don’t carry valuables or walk alone.• Don't accept tours or transport from unlicensed tour guide – their services are illegal and unreliable. Only use reputable tour agencies or official government guides.

WHEN IN ZANZIBAR

DID YOU KNOW?The highest and lowest points of the African continent can both be found in Tanzania. It is a well known fact that Mt Killimanjaro is the highest peak in Africa at 5,895 m. But few people are aware that the lowest point in Africa can be found at the bottom of Lake Tanganyika, which is 1,470 m deep. Pics by Javed Jafferji


DID YOU KNOW?The highest and lowest points of the African continent can both be found in Tanzania. It is a well known fact that Mt Killimanjaro is the highest peak in Africa at 5,895 m. But few people are aware that the lowest point in Africa can be found at the bottom of Lake Tanganyika, which is 1,470 m deep.



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