Zanzibar Safari during Ramadan Season : Ramadan is pragmatic a consecrated month for prayers, studying Quran and fasting for the Islamic world, it cascades in the ninth month of the Muslim Calendar and is later on trailed by an exuberant celebration in the last day of fasting that’s the Eid El Fitr. Zanzibar being an Islamic Island it observes Ramadan with great reverence and certain customs and traditions during this season. Tourists and holidaymakers might be wondering if it’s at all safe to travel and explore Zanzibar during this season, yes! The Ramadan season is one of the best seasons to plan a Safari destination in the spice Island Zanzibar.
Zanzibar well known as the Africa Tropical Paradise or the Spice Island is a part of The United Republic of Tanzania formed with two parts that’s Unguja, Pemba and Mafia. Zanzibar covers a total area of 2,654 square kilometres where Unguja contains a total of 1,666 kilometre square and Pemba a total of 988 square kilometres. Zanzibar has been a unique cultural community blending people from different races being Africans, Arabs, Indians and Europeans. It is also spectacular in its cuisines, spices, history, activities, politics and many more.
While Ramadan is considered a very holy season, touristic activities and Safari destinations keep on taking place while observing the norms and culture of Zanzibar people. During Ramadan touristic attractions and streets tend to be less crowded and thus making it even easier for holidaymakers to enjoy their time, learn a lot and have fun. The listed below are great safari tours that are perfect to engage in during the Radan Season.
Zanzibar Stone Town Tour:
Stone Town also known as Mji Mkongwe is one of the ancient towns that still exists in the whole of East Africa, it is located in the western part of the main Island Unguja. Stone Town also known as Forodhani is Full of historical narrations, cultural aura, nice ocean view, good cuisines with different spices and artistic streets. Tour in Stone town can be perfectly done in small walking groups where by holidaymakers get a chance to enter into every corner of the streets and mosque to learn about the traditions, religion and see the artistic structure of the old stone town. The stone town is beautified with gardens too, the Old Fort, and House of Wonder, glittering lights and foods in the Forodhani street adds up the taste of the mesmerizing tour. The Iftar food trail during the Ramadhan sparkle during the evening where all Muslims gather around to open their fast and share meals which magnificent. Holidaymakers are also given a beautiful chance to participate in these activities during the Iftar hours.
Zanzibar horse riding/ Swimming with Horses:
Zanzibar’s touristic experience is outstanding in so many ways where by Swimming with horses is one of the splendid activities to do on a Zanzibar visit. Swimming with horses is hosted by the Zanzibar Horse Club at Nungwi. Swimming can be done with any level of horse riders as long as they know how to swim well, this activity is only done at high surge and no uncomfortable clothes are allowed. Travellers are given a chance to take pictures and record videos of this extreme wonderful experience. Horse riding is also an activity offered by the club where by is vacant in different packages and prices, including the 4 hours great northern explorer ride, 2 hours Kilindi Bay morning ride, 1 hour village and beach ride, 3 hours beach and jungle ride and the 2 hours sandbanks ride.
Swimming with Dolphins-Zanzibar Tour:
This is a private arranged tour for holidaymakers where by it involves a private boat cruise in open places where dolphins can be easily spotted around the Mnemba Island. Vacationers experienced in swimming get a chance to swim with playful and ecstatic dolphins, they also get a chance to snorkel and reconnoitre colourful views and coral reefs and admire all the natures and wonders of the Indian Ocean. This package comes in different prices depending on the type of service offered by the tour guide and the experience wanted by holiday markers.
Spice plantation Tour:
From its worldly known name “The Spice Island” Zanzibar is filled with a variety of fruits and spices from different plants. The spice tour takes an estimated time of 2 hours where by holiday makers get a chance to explore the unique rainforest nature with hundreds of tropical plants, fruits and spices and also engage in smelling, shopping, tasting and getting information on the origin of the spices and how they are grown. Lunch will be provided and a lot more is to be done here which upshots to a best Ramadan memorable stay in Tanzania.
Prison Island Tour:
This Island is located in the Western part of Zanzibar. It takes a total of 25 minutes from the Old Stone Town beach using a local boat. The Prison Island is also known as the Changuu Island a heaven and home to the remarkably giant tortoises who can live up to 200 years on earth. Tour around the island involves a serenity walk, getting history of the place, seeing the giant tortoises, swimming and having pleasurable entertainments on the Island beach.
Zanzibar is a ground for several enormous wonders and nature which makes this Island a crown ornament in Tanzania. The Listed above Safari tours are not the only destinations and attractiveness of the Spice Island, there are a lot more beautiful tours including the beaches and high grade luxurious accommodations, villas and hotels with outstanding Spa services. The only thing to consider during a Ramadan Holiday visit in Zanzibar is that trippers should live according to the traditions and standards of Zanzibarians during the Ramadan season which in a nutshell is a nice cultural experience too. The Spice Island is waiting for you to reconnoitre it in altered ways that will smooth and make your stay spectacular.
