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Lover of life

Bi Kidude, the songbird of Zanzibar, has passed away, leaving a legacy of music and stories behind
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Through the door

The late artist and historian John Baptist da Silva offered the best of Zanzibar in his tales of the past and his bid to save it for the future
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Hot hotels: Panga Chumvi

New kid on the hotel block Panga Chumvi - "place of salt" - offers peace and relaxation on the breathtaking white sands of Matemwe Beach
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The dying art of a craft

Once known for intricate carved doors, elaborate furniture and chests, the island of Zanzibar faces a lack of carpenters wanting to learn the old ways
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Zanzibar embraces the desert queen

Timbuktu diva and human rights lover Khaira Arby is welcomed with open arms at Zanzibar's music festival
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Spice up your life

The Zanzibar spice tour is a typical excursion for visitors to the islands - because it offers a feast of colour and sensation
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Unguja Ukuu

If you crave something off the beaten track, consider visiting this sleepy historic coastal village blessed with forests, magic and dolphins

Places to visit: South

Vegging out

Worried you'll starve in paradise? Relax and savour a vegetarian bounty in Zanzibar

Nutshell Guides: Food and Drink

Staying healthy in Zanzibar

Worried about catching bad bugs in Africa? Read our guide to a ensuring a happy, healthy holiday

Nutshell Guides: Wellness

Mambo Blog

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15 Feb New Bi Kidude film coming

19 Nov Flamingoes in Zanzibar

1 Nov East African shorts represent at festival

12 Sep Zanzibar anti-drug exhibition visits Dar

Gallery

Local Hero: Farid Hamid

An activist with a passion for the restoration of his culture and heritage, Farid Hamid has a mission to get Swahili hands dirty and clean up the island

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