{"id":1324,"date":"2018-02-20T08:16:39","date_gmt":"2018-02-20T08:16:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.Kichanga.com\/?p=1324"},"modified":"2018-02-20T08:16:39","modified_gmt":"2018-02-20T08:16:39","slug":"best-of-zanzibar-what-to-do-top-beaches-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.Kichanga.com\/?p=1324","title":{"rendered":"Best of Zanzibar: What to do, top beaches and more"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2>Best of Zanzibar: What to do, top beaches and more<\/h2>\n<p>Located in the Indian Ocean, the Zanzibar archipelago is a collection of beautiful islands. The main island\u00a0is Zanzibar Island (formally known as Unguja) \u2013 it\u2019s close to 650 square miles of beautiful sands, lovely\u00a0coral reefs and the truly unique Stone Town. It\u2019s an ancient town but is still fully functioning. The other best\u00a0known islands are Pemba and Mafia.There\u2019s a lot to do in Zanzibar. The wildlife may not have the large animals we normally associate with the\u00a0continent, but it does have antelopes, monkeys and the highly elusive civet cat. From butterflies to birds,the country has a lot to offer the nature enthusiast.It makes sense that when you have such a beautiful waters, marine tourism is a popular option for\u00a0travelers. In fact, the country has made marine tourism a priority and has established parks for the same.<\/p>\n<p>Here, you can swim, dive or snorkel. You can also see the eel, the dolphin, whale shark and the lobster. If\u00a0you want to be close to the water but not in it, do take a cruise in a dhow. Maybe you\u2019d like to spend time in\u00a0one of the smaller islands. Or just take a walk along the beach, dip your toes in the gorgeous waters and\u00a0indulge in some food and drink.Do make a trip to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Stone Town. The labyrinths, and Persian baths are\u00a0exciting and afford hours of exploration and fun. Changu Island is a short trip from here and ideal for a\u00a0short expedition.Jozani forest and the endemic Red Colobus monkey, the jungles and plants make for a fun and\u00a0adventurous tour. Visit the price plantations and farms, learn about and understand why the islands are\u00a0known as the spice islands.Zanzibar\u2019s beaches are amongst the finest in the world. Whether it\u2019s miles of fine white sand, tidal pools\u00a0with reefs to explore, or those smaller, palm shaded and rock surrounded hide-aways, there is a beach for\u00a0every taste.There are many options for accommodation in Zanzibar. Depending on what you\u2019d like to experience, you\u00a0are sure to find a hotel that suits you. If you\u2019re a young couple who wants to holiday, there are so many\u00a0choices for you. Honeymoon hotels in Zanzibar are a- plenty but none of them come close to the\u00a0honeymoon suite at the Kichanga Lodge.<\/p>\n<p>This private lodge is situated on the South-eastern coastline of the country; easily one of the most\u00a0gorgeous stretches on land and sea in Zanzibar. While all the rooms are lovely, the Honeymoon Suite is\u00a0especially beautiful. It\u2019s set atop two bungalows and comes with a private entrance and a terrace with a\u00a0view. The stone shower is perfect for intimate relaxation and the suite is luxuriously appointed. A king-size\u00a0bed, an ocean view and the unique decorative sensibility of the Kichanga Lodge all make it a perfect\u00a0getaway. Kichanga believes in giving back to the community. It hires local talent and uses indigenous\u00a0products and materials in its furniture and fixtures. The fabric is woven locally, the wood is also locally\u00a0sourced. Everything is in harmony at the Lodge.<br>\nFor best beach hotels in Zanzibar, all you need to do is to change cottages. That\u2019s right, Kichanga is\u00a0ideal for a perfect beach vacation. From family vacation villas to individual bungalows, you can enjoy all\u00a0that the country has to offer. Choose from any of the 11 Ocean view bungalows that dot the hillside. Sit on\u00a0the verandah and enjoy the colors of the setting sun. Enjoy all that Zanzibar has to offer in the award\u00a0winning hotel property of Kichanga Lodge.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Best of Zanzibar: What to do, top beaches and more Located in the Indian Ocean, the Zanzibar archipelago is a collection of beautiful islands. The main island\u00a0is Zanzibar Island (formally known as Unguja) \u2013 it\u2019s close to 650 square miles of beautiful sands, lovely\u00a0coral reefs and the truly unique Stone Town. 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