The Zanzibar slave chambers, tunnels connecting caves to the seaside, were built around 1880 and were a transit point for the captured slaves to be sold to the outside world. Learn more about the history of slaving in Zanzibar by visiting these historic slave chambers and other relevant spots on this slave history tour.
The four-hour guided tour begins and ends at your resort. The tour first goes to Kelele Square, where you can walk along the alleys of Stone Town to the house of former trader Tippu Tip. Then proceed to biggest market at Mkunazini (Stone Town) where slaves were cruelly whipped before being auctioned. The tour will then take you to visit the house of Dr. David Livingstone, who campaigned for the abolition of slavery which marked its end in 1873. Next, head to visit the Maruhubi ruins where enslaved women entertained the Arab Sultan of Zanzibar (1870-1888) in the luxurious palace. The last stop is at Mangapwani chamber where slaves were kept waiting for monsoon winded boats to fetch them and to be exiled. Book now
Author: Marashi Tours and Safaris
ABOUT ZANZIBAR AND TANZANIA| THE AREAS Where is Zanzibar island? The Zanzibar Archipelago, located in the Indian Ocean 15 miles off the coast of Tanzania, Zanzibar island is a semi- outonomous region in Tanzania, Tanzania is The United republic of two countries which are Zanzibar and Tanganyika. Zanzibar is a breathtaking spot to escape from the world. You’ll enjoy clear, turquoise-blue water; shallow sandbars perfect for wading; and many small, nearly deserted islands virtually not visited by tourists. Explore the World Heritage Site of Stone Town, Zanzibar City’s old quarter. Or just go beach to beach between tiny fishing villages—each one's better than the next. Zanzibar island has a number of beautiful, wonderful and attractive places to visit and enjoy your vacation as hinted bellow... #Stone Town Tours #Prison Island Tours #Jozani forest Tours #Spice Tours #Mnemba Island Tours #Village Tours #Night market Tours #Dolphin Tours #Safari Blue Tours #Horse ridding #Kusa cave and Swahili cave Tours The best beaches on Zanzibar #Forodhani Beach #Nakupenda Beach #Paje Beach #Nungwi Beach #Jambiani Beach #Kendwa Beach #Mtende Beach #Kizimkazi Beach #Bwejuu Beach #Michamvi Beach #Uroa Beach #Kiwengwa Beach #Matemwe Beach Accommodations Zanzibar has a lot of hotels.. Some of them are fabulous,...