Birdwatching in Zanzibar allows enthusiasts to explore diverse habitats and observe various bird species, both resident and migratory. The island’s rich ecosystems, including forests, mangroves, wetlands, and coastal areas, provide ideal habitats for numerous bird species. Zanzibar, otherwise known in the bird watching community as “The Isles of Paradise,” offers a variety of diverse bird...Read More

The endemic bird section of Zanzibar here talks about specifically the type of birds that are endemic to Zanzibar, in particular, those found in the Jozani Forest. It is interesting to note that there are endangered monkey species and rare species of birds found in an area where there is also significant human activity and...Read More

Migratory birds differ from resident species in that they follow regular seasonal migrations. Migration can be quite complex and dynamic; often it is not just a simple movement from point A to point B. Many migration routes of birds are passed from generation to generation and are a result of learning and imitation. Often migration...Read More

With its unique flora and high levels of endemism, Zanzibar is an important location for conservation. 2290 species of flowering plants have been recorded from the Zanzibar archipelago, with an estimated 30% endemism. A preliminary Red Data assessment has indicated that 225 species are under threat of extinction. This essay will focus on these plants,...Read More

Zanzibar has numerous opportunities for involvement in ecotourism. Between the island’s rich history and culture, long sandy beaches, and coral reefs with an abundance of marine life, the array of natural resources is vast. The ecotourism prospects are innumerable; here are but a few examples. Tourists coming to Jozani forest, the only national park on...Read More

The Portuguese were the first Europeans to trade in Zanzibar and their largest impact was to create a market for slaves. Prior to their arrival, the Arabs and the Shirazi Persians had established trade links into the Great Lakes area and established plantations in Zanzibar and on the East African coast. During the 17th and...Read More

There is a very good reason why Zanzibar is nicknamed the Spice Islands as spice tourism is a popular activity in Zanzibar, where visitors have the opportunity to explore the island’s rich spice heritage by visiting spice farms. These tours offer an immersive experience into the cultivation, harvesting, and traditional uses of spices that have...Read More

Unfortunately, today the most common Zanzibari meal for local people would be ndizi na nyama. This is a very economic dish made using fried bananas and a thin stew of tough beef with minimum seasoning. It is frustrating that local staple foods don’t do justice to the availability of quality produce and marine resources. Over...Read More

Organic farming is practiced from necessity since chemical fertilizers may not be available, many farmers lack the money to buy them, and there is not enough market demand for crops to make their use economic. At present, the main inorganic fertilizers used are rock and/or sulphate of potash for cloves and peregrine, which are supplied...Read More

At an event hosted at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), Nairobi, the World Travel Awards named Zanzibar the top beach destination in Africa for 2022, beating out a number of other well-known locations including Cape Town and Sham El Sheik in Egypt. Thanda Islands in the Indian Ocean earned Africa’s Leading Luxury Island in...Read More