Zanzibar – आवारा मुसाफिर

The Residence Zanzibar, a private sanctuary

March 16, 2023829 Views

A spice-scented tropical haven wrapped in bespoke hospitality waiting to be discovered Is there anything that can accentuate an African vacation? Yes, a villa-only resort nestled amid sprawling tropical gardens flanked by a mile-long powdery white sand beach can. Nothing better describes The Residence Zanzibar. A perfect setting in the Indian Ocean Listed as a Travellers’ Choice on Tripadvisor in 2022, the 66-key resort located just off the coast of Tanzania showcases Zanzibar’s African, Omani, and European heritage through the elegant design of its luxurious villas. Offering a perfect combination of space and privacy framed by enchanting Zanzibar sunset, the villas have private swimming pools and gardens, beach, or ocean views. A glass-walled pool overlooking the ocean is li...

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Historic graffiti made by soldiers sheds light on Africa maritime heritage

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May 8, 2022975 Views

Historic graffiti of ships carved in an African fort were drawn by soldiers on guard duty watching the sea, University of Exeter experts believe. The engravings, found in Tanzania’s Zanzibar archipelago and made in the mid to late nineteenth century, open a window onto the ships that sailed on the western Indian Ocean at the time. They were made when the area was the southern terminus of a trans-oceanic trade network that used the monsoon winds. Vessels anchored, beached and unloaded their cargoes along the length of the waterfront just outside the Old Fort, or Gereza, of Stone Town, Zanzibar’s capital. Old Fort of Zanzibar Although sometimes sketchy, the images suggest a number of vessel types, including a European-style frigate or frigate-built vessel and a number of settee-...