Tips to Know About Tanzania Zanzibar

There are few people in the world who have not heard of Zanzibar.. Because in many countries of the world there is a bar with this name.. However, it is rare to find people who have information about Zanzibar. Where is Zanzibar, where does it belong, in which country? If you ask , silence can cover many of us. Zanzibar is an independent island in East Africa since 1964, dependent on Tanzania in foreign affairs and in internal affairs.. It is located on the opposite bank of Dar es Salaam, the capital of Tanzania.. Zanzibar consists of two large and many small islands.

Zanzibar, whose livelihood is mainly based on tourism and spice trade, especially the legendary soloist of the Queen group Freddy Mercury‘ Famous for being the birthplace of (his real name was Farrokh Bulsara). The island, which has an area of ​​2 thousand 643 m2 and a population of approximately 1 million, is shown as one of the most important tourism centers of Tanzania and Africa today.

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Tanzania and Zanzibar Map

Information About Tanzania Zanzibar Island

One of the most interesting information I have learned about Zanzibar is the island was that its name comes from its founders, the Iranians.. The word zanzibar is derived from the Persian word zangi bar, which means “black beach”.. Most of the people in Tanzania are Muslims.. A similar situation is observed on the island of Zanzibar.. In fact, there are over 50 mosques in the city center of Stone Town.. You see many religious schools (madrasas). But there are also Hindu Temples and churches on the island.. The island’s economy relies heavily on tourism.. In addition, a significant part of the carpet is trying to make a living by fishing.. However, it is useful to state that the island’s people are very poor.

Swahili or Kiswahili is spoken in all of Tanzania.. There is a lot of Arabic influence in the language. The Muslim Arabs who lived in this region had a great influence on this.. Even the word Swahili is derived from the Arabic word for “on the beach”.. Many countries on the East African coast speak this language. Some of them are as follows: Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique. You also come across people from the Masai tribe on the island.. Their mother tongue is Masai. But especially in Zanzibar Town (Stone Town), the center of the island, almost everyone speaks English.. You can communicate easily even though the rate of knowing English decreases as you move away from the center.. After all, this is a very touristic island.

Some of the Swahili words you will hear frequently as you stay on the island are as follows:

Jambo: Hello

Karibu: Welcome

Ahsante Sana: Thank you

Hakuna Matata: Don’t worry, it’s okay (This is the most the word you will hear. The mindset and philosophy of the island can be summarized with this word)

History of Zanzibar

Iranian immigrants from Shiraz establish the candidate. The island, which came under Portuguese rule in 1503, remained under Portuguese rule for about 200 years.. The island, which came under the control of the Sultanate of Oman in 1698, became the capital of the sultanate in 1840.. Capital moves from Muscat to Stone Town. When Sultan Seyid Said bin Sultan Al-Busaid died in 1856, there was a disagreement between his sons and the country was divided into two as Zangibar and Oman in 1861.. In 1890, it turns into a British colony and is governed as a semi-colonial by the viziers and governors appointed by the United Kingdom between 1890 and 1963. The shortest war in history takes place when you raise an army against ‘s ultimatum.. The record of the Battle of Mohac, which the Ottomans won in 2 hours, after 40 minutes of artillery fire by the United Kingdom, passes to the United Kingdom.. The island, which was granted independence by the United Kingdom on December 10, 1963, remains a constitutional kingdom for a short time.. In January, the administration was overthrown, and on April 26, 1964, it was attached to Tanzania as an autonomous region.

The contact between the island and the Ottoman Empire is 16.. begins after the century. Ottoman sailors such as Piri Reis and Ali Reis operate in the region.. In fact, Piri Reis wrote something about Zanzibar in his book called Kitab-ı Bahriye.. The first official relations between the two countries were II.. It begins during the reign of Abdulhamid.

Is Zanzibar Safe?

I think the question I was exposed to the most about Zanzibar was “Is Zanzibar safe?“. Frankly, I had no previous African experience (not counting North Africa) and had my reservations.. But on my trip to Zanzibar, I realized that these reservations were unfounded.. The island was perhaps one of the safest places I’ve been to in recent years. For example, the probability of something happening to you in Barcelona is at least 10 times higher than here. During my trip on the island, I did not even come across a single person who had a fight.. I wandered around the remote streets of Stone Town late at night and did not encounter any dangerous situations.

On the other hand, this does not mean leave your bag in public.. It is said that young people called beach boys on the beaches are risky.. Again, there will be friends who realize that you are a tourist when you first come to the city and try to sell you something.. pass them gently. If you prolong the conversation, they may ask you for money.. But they don’t have any physical violence, they just insist too much.

Is Vaccine Necessary for Zanzibar? Is There a Danger of Malaria?

Many blogs I read about Zanzibar said that yellow fever vaccination is required.. I made an appointment with the travel health center of the General Directorate of Health for Borders and Coasts of Turkey located at Atatürk Airport to get this vaccine.. The doctor said that Tanzania is not included in the World Health Organization List where one has to be vaccinated. You don’t have to be vaccinated when traveling to Tanzania and especially Zanzibar. However, sometimes the police at the airport may ask for vaccinations in order to get money from you.. Know that they do not have such a right.

Although it is not compulsory, it is useful to have vaccinations such as yellow fever, tetanus, hepatitis A, B and typhoid if you are going to stay long or if you are a food traveler.. It is recommended to use malaria tablets one week before traveling.. And before you go, don’t forget to buy an insect repellent spray to protect yourself from the flies that carry the risk of malaria.. For more detailed information, Is Vaccine Required for Zanzibar? You can read my article on Tanzania Vaccines and Preparations.

Tanzania Zanzibar Currency

The currency of the country is Tanzanian Shilling. But the dollar is also heavily used.. Credit cards are not accepted in many places.

1 TL= 573 Tanzanian Shilling

1 Dollar= 2224 Tanzanian Shilling

1 Euro= 2374 Tanzanian Shilling

One of the most important things you need to know about Zanzibar is to bring dollars to the country, not Euros, if possible.. ‘Cause they almost turn heads. They also exchange money at low rates in dollars less than 50 dollars.. Therefore, do not make your money change before you come to the country.. And the dollars over 10 years old do not pass.. Do not come to the country in 2017 with a dollar dated 2006, then the money will remain in your hands.

Is Zanzibar Expensive? How are the Prices?

Although the people are poor, the prices are not cheap because it is a touristic island country.. Especially in terms of accommodation, it is much more expensive than alternatives in the Far East. It’s up to you to make the prices affordable here.. First of all, you have to bargain hard.. Some information to give you an idea about the prices:

• 1 Egg: 300 Shilling (In the Grocery Store)
• Water in a 1.5 liter bottle: 1000 shillings I was buying 800 shillings at the grocery store between the neighborhood.. They are trying to sell 3 4 thousand in Nungwi. bargain. Give a maximum of 1500.
• 1 Small Ginger Tea: I was drinking 1000 Shillings at Forodhani Market.
• 1 branch of small banana: From the market inside I bought a branch with about 10 small bananas for 1000 Shilling.
• One Pizza: Between 11-15 thousand Shilling
• Dala Dala:

strong> The furthest distance is 2000 Shilling. The shortest distance is 300 Shilling.

• Airport Stone Town Taxi Fee: 10 thousand Shilling Negotiable
• Magnet: 5- Bargain starts from 6 thousand. 3 of them can be bought for 10 thousand shillings.