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Zanzibar is made up of small Islands. Two of the largest are Ungula and Pemba. The Islands were occupied by different groups in the early 1800s namely the Portuguese, Arabs and later the British.

Zanzibar is part of the Republic of Tanzania and it is an important commercial and administrative centre. The city has been recognized as an important site because of its historical past. The stone town is an ancient settlement which was occupied by the Arabs who controlled it in the past and is perhaps the best known attraction in this town. Most of the structures are still intact to date.

Apart from the stone city, Zanzibar is also world famous for its spice industry. Since the ancient days, Zanzibar has grown to become an important tourist destination. It is accessible through various sea ports in which speed boats, traditional dhows and ships are mainly used. Inside Zanzibar, there is a relatively good road network used throughout the year.

Zanzibar is multiethnic and boasts of a vibrant cultural heritage. This is brought out in a blend of their music, housing architecture and language as well. Some of the cultural festivals that have gained a renowned recognition in Zanzibar include among others the Zanzibar International Film festival. Coupled with a relatively established communication system, good accommodation facilities and unique tourist attraction sites such as the stone town, sandy beaches, various water games such as diving and snorkeling, the Arab fort in which people gather for traditional music and dining make Zanzibar a unique place to visit.

Additionally, visitors will enjoy visiting other classical buildings and centers which serve as a testament of the rich historical past of Zanzibar as well as the opportunity to visit the nearby Islands, the Zala Animal Park and Jozani forest which is renowned for the Red colobus monkey.