Zanzibar remains wonderfully unspoilt; it's an idyllic mix of palm-fringed beaches and turquoise sea with a strong Arabic influence. It is the largest coral island off the coast of Africa, where Centuries-old sailing dhows still sail its azure waters, ornately carved wooden doors still decorate its homes, and the scent of cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg abound, giving Zanzibar the nickname, the 'Island of Spices'.

Zanzibar is a true tropical island, with superb weather most of the year. A number of tiny islands surround it, including Pemba, renowned for excellent scuba diving and deep sea fishing.

The unspoilt marine environment in the famous Pemba Channel also offers excellent opportunities for snorkelling and diving, fantastic deep sea fishing and a variety of watersports.Visitors here also enjoy chartering sail-boats, and visits to historic Prison Island with its giant tortoises and dhow races.

There's also visits to the Spice plantations (cloves,cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, cardamom and others) or bargaining for carvings in the Central Market. And, of course, there are the sandy, palm-fringed beaches of the East Coast which offer untouched, wide, white sand beaches and beautiful turquoise sea.