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
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
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
