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Arts & Culture

Lover of life

Bi Kidude with crowd

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

Tradition

Shetani: The 'other side' of Zanzibar

Night in Zanzibar

Zanzibar is not just a sun-filled place for tourists to play - when the night comes the spirits come out to play too

Activities

Spice up your life

Nutmeg on a Zanzibar spice tour

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

Nature

The invasion of the crow

Indian house crow, Zanzibar

A raucous interloper, the Indian House Crow is responsible for the loss of many of Zanzibar's endemic birds, but now action is being taken

Food & Drink

African brew

African brew

Traditionally served by conical steel pots into tiny, intricate porcelain cups, the flavour of Zanzibar coffee reflects the island’s spicy reputation

Community

The Tanzanian dream

NBA star Hasheem Thabeet in Tanzania

From a gawky, nervous kid growing up in Dar Es Salaam to a basketball hero in the US, Hasheem Thabeet has come a long way - he tells Mambo his story and about his love of home

Places

The natural wonders of Mafia

Turtle, Mafia island (Photo: Ras Mbisi Lodge)

Where Zanzibar offers the full tropical shebang, Mafia offers a more intimate, low-key experience combining incredible aquatic adventure with a feel of the African bush in the Indian Ocean

Travel In The Region

Obama's guide to Dar

Obama keyring for sale in Dar es Salaam

Mr President, when you come to town later this month, follow our guide to the Best of Bongo and you'll be sure to have a good time

swahili courses
Saifa Shop Stone Town

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