Zanzibar And The Dolphin Safari

N either elephants nor             Zanzibar is about the sea, the     hippo's on this safari just     corals, and the dolphins.          dolphins, and maybe                                                crayfish on a plate.                  Menai Bay Conservation Area is                                           home to two species of dolphin -   Zanzibar is not really about the      the area is an archipelago of      island itself. Although the           islands and sandbanks. This        Island has a lot to offer with        location is close to Stone Town    the spice trade, a long rich          and you can sail to this location  history and natural forests with      by Dhow a traditional single-sail  unique flora and fauna. This          boat that takes you back in time   Spice Island was discovered by        to the magic of ancient times -    Arab traders in the 8th century       from early explorers and           and has supplied the world with       missionaries, to slave trades and  aromatic spices like cloves,          colonial rulers. The conservation  cinnamon and nutmeg ever since.       area is a tropical paradise that   With the many private spice           dreams are made from; pristine     plantations just outside Stone        beaches, unspoiled reefs with a    Town, this offers an ideal            palm fringed coastline that looks  opportunity to buy spices and         out over the warm turquoise        spice oils from the people who        waters of the Indian Ocean. The    produce them. Stone Town is           warm crystal clear waters and      jam-packed with historical            hidden tranquil lagoons are a      architecture and a rich ethnic        giant tropical fish tank - with    culture and in the towns narrow       the brightly colored inhabitants   streets, every sight, every           swimming in their underwater       glance conjures up the romantic       coral gardens.                     past                                                                                                           [To be able to swim with the       However, for most visitors            dolphins we recommend early        mornings. In the morning, you         On the southeastern most point of  will have a good chance to swim       Zanzibar is Kizimkazi fishing      with the dolphins.]                   village, which also offers a                                             popular place for the dolphin      Any highlight of a dolphin safari     safari. These dolphin safaris      is the seafood feast that is          have replaces the hunting of       presented to you at lunchtime.        dolphins - the meat was used for   Every kind of fish and shellfish      shark bate. The dolphins safaris   imaginable is served up with          have become and important source   juice from the young unripe           of income for the local            coconuts - which is drunk             population. By taking a dolphin    straight from the coconut itself      safari you have a most memorable   and is a must to try - along with     day, you help the conservation of  the endless supply of exotic          dolphins and are helping the       fruits.                               local community who depend on                                            your support.                      About the Author: Bethel Adventure are a non-profit making enterprise that is registered with the Tanzanian Government. http://www.betheladventures.co.uk using tourism to change lives. At the moment we are building a nursery school in Arusha Northern Tanzania - http://www.betheladventures.co.uk/community.htm - thanking you for your support Source: www.isnare.com