Solo Travel Deals-Exotic Zanzibar (also known as Uguja): This is one place that combines adventure and affordability in one solo travel package!

• Film aficionados will definitely have heard of Zanzibar. It was one of the popular comedies entitled “Road to …”. Bob Hope, Bing Crosby and Dorothy Lamour traveled on the “Road to Zanzibar”.   They encountered a cave filled with skeletons and gorillas. You are unlikely to find either in Zanzibar. However, do make it one of your own memories!

Solo Travel Deals-Exotic Zanzibar: Zanzibar’s History:

• Zanzibar is in the Indian Ocean only twenty-two miles East of the African continent.  It is relatively small. Its greatest width is slightly more than twenty miles and its length fifty plus miles.
• Zanzibar was part of the trade routes in the Middle Ages. As a result, the island saw a variety of explorers and settlers. The earliest arrivals were from Africa. By the eleventh century, the Persians had arrived.
• In the 1500’s, Portuguese traders had arrived in Zanzibar.
• By the next century, Arabs, primarily, Omanis arrived on the island. They Portuguese were expelled and left little of their influence.  The Sultan decided to move his capital from Muscat to Zanzibar. He built a magnificent palace in Zanzibar with impressive gardens.
• By the 19th century, however, Zanzibar had separated from Omani control. By then, the British and the Germans had arrived to compete for control of Zanzibar.
• In 1964, Zanzibar became a republic.  Within three months, the island nation joined wit Tanganyika to become the nation of Tanzania.  However, much of the earlier Arab influence and architecture remains.

Solo Travel Deals-Exotic Zanzibar: Things to do and see:

Stone Town evokes memories of sultans and princesses . It still has many historic reminders of long ago commerce from Asia and Arabia!

• You will enjoy luxuriating on the Stone Town Beach. Besides the deep blue water, you can watch the dhows sail by slowly.
• Visit the Beit el Ajai, the palace of the Sultan Barghash. It is currently the Zanzibar National Museum. A second palace was the Beit El-Sahel now the Palace Museum.
• See the Old Fort built by the Omanis.
• Tour the Persian and Arab ruins, including the Maruhubi Palace, the Mbweni and Mtoni Palace.
• Stop in at the Zanzibar Tourist Office which is in Livingstone House.  The fabled explorer, David Livingston, stayed there before journeying across continental Africa.
• You can explore the Forodhani food market. Also try the Darajani market.
• Other options? Go snorkeling or scuba diving.
• Learn to windsurf.
• Join a sailing party for the day or more, or take some sailing lessons.
• Look for varied, local wildlife from Mongoose to Lemurs and Monkeys.
• Marvel at the marine life or join them-swimming with dolphins.
• Meet the giant turtles and take a selfie.  I have it on good authority that you may get to pet them if they are feeling friendly.
• Go “spelunking” in the Kiwengwa caves.
• In the evenings, watch the sun set from the rooftop and then enjoy international cuisine before heading home again!

The Ferry Port is just 0.6 miles away for additional connections.

Solo Travel Deals-Exotic Zanzibar: Zanzibar 4-Star Dhow Palace:

This local 4-star hotel is located in enchanting Zanzibar. It makes the perfect rest and relaxation/extension to a safari. Whether you start in East Africa or the south, this is the perfect way to finish your trip.

The Dhow Palace was built in 1558.

• It is only 1,000 feet from the Stone Town Beach. It is also just 1,600 feet from the museum known as the House of Wonders (Beit al Ajaib).
• Its boutique size of twenty-two rooms allows solos to meet fellow travelers.
• It has been renovated to modern conveniences.
• The Dhow Palace is  a blend of an exotic bygone day and 21st century amenities.
• The hotel has a swimming pool for daily laps or just relaxing.
• Up-to-date conveniences include air conditioned guest rooms, satellite TV and free Wi-Fi.
• Each guest rooms has a private bathroom and your own tea kettle.

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To learn more about Zanzibar, go to its Official Tourist Link.