Zanzibar archipelago marked its 53rd anniversary , the Indian Ocean Island intends to explore opportunities on its beautiful beaches and natural forest reserves to boost the tourism industry.
“We have pristine beaches, warm water, coral reefs, natural forests, antiquities, which can be used to lure more international visitors,” said Juma Ali Juma, Zanzibar permanent secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources, Livestock and Fisheries
He said: “We’re encouraging more visitors to come and enjoy the Zanzibar natural beauty including our beautiful beaches, coupled with prevailing peace.”
He named some of the beautiful beaches in Zanzibar as Nungwi, Kendwa, Matemwe, Kiwengwa and Pongwe, Kizimkazi, Bwejuu, and Dongwe.
The official further said the Isles’ government has been working to explore as many tourist destinations as possible and “recently we have launched the Zanzibar City Park. This is a new tourism center located in the Masingini Forest Reserve, which will lure more tourists.”
Situated at the highest peak of Zanzibar; about 120 metres above sea level, the official said: “Masingini Forest Reserve is a catchment forest and one of the major sources of water for the people of Zanzibar and the surrounding areas with estimates of about 27,400,000 litres of water pumped daily. This natural forest can be used as another tourist destination.”
January Makamba, Tanzania’s Minister of State in the Vice-President’s Office, in-charge of Union and Environment also suggested the need for Zanzibar to capitalize on the nation’s natural beauty, and making this sector a success, is crucial if the country wants to retain the top spot in African human development rankings.
“Effective use of these attractions could be used to promote tourism in Zanzibar,” the minister said, noting that tourism alone could help to boost national coffers as well as create job opportunities for islanders and address poverty.
He said that Zanzibar is famous for its spices and the slave trade of the 19th century, to the extent that the Stone Town of Zanzibar is named as the UNESCO World heritage site; “hence use that opportunity to market the island outside the world.”
Zanzibar, which is made up of two large islands-Unguja and Pemba with many small islands, is expected to host 450,000 international tourists this year, and these visitors will contribute 27 percent of its gross domestic product and 83 percent of foreign exchange. The industry also has generated 22,000 jobs as well as benefiting farmers, fishermen and livestock keepers in the Indian Ocean Island. Enditem
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ZANZIBAR: Bwejuu
Its open, fresh feel is its charm, and the soft sands stretching either way as far as the eye can see. Nonetheless this is also a working beach, and you can expect some women gathering seaweed, kids on bikes and the general everyday life of a beach that is also a high street.
But don't get the wrong idea - you won't be sharing this beach with many other tourists. While Unguja, the main island of Zanzibar, is more developed than its neighbour Pemba and its southern cousin Mafia, it's still a far cry from the likes of Thailand. At many times of day you will get the beach to yourself - dusk is a lovely time as the light softens, everyone goes home for dinner and you can enjoy some solitary - or romantic - contemplation.
This area is good for all budgets, and you can live like a sultan or much more simply depending on your means and tastes. There are a smattering of fun Rasta-run places, small local establishments, boutique hotels and larger resorts. There are some good restaurants in the area, but distances are a little further than they are in Nungwi/Kendwa.
ZANZIBAR: Saifa Shop Zanzibar
"Hand Made in Zanzibar"
The name SAIFA comes from the union of the two names: Said and Fatma.
Said and Fatma established SAIFA brand in 1992 in Zanzibar.
SAIFA, at that time, produced hand-screen printed t-shirts for hotels and developments projects (Jozani Forest, Ngezi Forest in Pemba, Ministry of Environment: protection of corals, mangroves and sea turtles).
Around 1993 Said and Fatma employed a new craftsman: one tailor, a member of Said’s enlarged family, myself Omar Mrisho. We started working together, I was sewing while Said and Fatma were printing. We produced our own models and sold it to various shops (such as: “House of Spices” in Stone Town, shops in north east coast like Venta Club in Kiwengwa).
In 1993 we opened SAIFA shop in Kajificheni Street, close to the back door of Hamamni Bath, in Stone Town. I was the shop keeper, the tailor and helping in printing. At the end of the year we moved SAIFA shop in African House Hotel, being the first ones opening a shop there. I was sewing different models of hand bags - utilizing Kanga, Vitenge and Batik - different types of hats, wallets, pouches, hair ties, pot holders and much more.
We worked together till 1998. During this year Fatma pulled out from SAIFA and opened her own activity, a computer shop named “Umoja”. I continued working with Said till the end of 1999, when also Said pulled out from SAIFA but was still performing as a free-lance printer.
I kept the shop and the name SAIFA.
In 2000/2001 Said and Fatma moved to Hawaii, Fatma’s hometown.
In 2003 SAIFA shop had to move from Africa House after the hotel new management increased the price of the rent from 100 to 300 dollars per month.
SAIFA moved to Nungwi, in Zanzibar north coast, for few months.
SAIFA shop was then close but SAIFA workshop continued his production.
In February 2007 I opened a new SAIFA shop in Kelele Square, close to Serena Inn Hotel in Stone Town. I am still producing and selling handicrafts made of Kanga, Vitenge and Batik made in Tanzania and hand screen printing t-shirts, but also supporting other community based groups selling their products.
Omar Mrisho
Art Director
Said and Fatma established SAIFA brand in 1992 in Zanzibar.
SAIFA, at that time, produced hand-screen printed t-shirts for hotels and developments projects (Jozani Forest, Ngezi Forest in Pemba, Ministry of Environment: protection of corals, mangroves and sea turtles).
Around 1993 Said and Fatma employed a new craftsman: one tailor, a member of Said’s enlarged family, myself Omar Mrisho. We started working together, I was sewing while Said and Fatma were printing. We produced our own models and sold it to various shops (such as: “House of Spices” in Stone Town, shops in north east coast like Venta Club in Kiwengwa).
In 1993 we opened SAIFA shop in Kajificheni Street, close to the back door of Hamamni Bath, in Stone Town. I was the shop keeper, the tailor and helping in printing. At the end of the year we moved SAIFA shop in African House Hotel, being the first ones opening a shop there. I was sewing different models of hand bags - utilizing Kanga, Vitenge and Batik - different types of hats, wallets, pouches, hair ties, pot holders and much more.
We worked together till 1998. During this year Fatma pulled out from SAIFA and opened her own activity, a computer shop named “Umoja”. I continued working with Said till the end of 1999, when also Said pulled out from SAIFA but was still performing as a free-lance printer.
I kept the shop and the name SAIFA.
In 2000/2001 Said and Fatma moved to Hawaii, Fatma’s hometown.
In 2003 SAIFA shop had to move from Africa House after the hotel new management increased the price of the rent from 100 to 300 dollars per month.
SAIFA moved to Nungwi, in Zanzibar north coast, for few months.
SAIFA shop was then close but SAIFA workshop continued his production.
In February 2007 I opened a new SAIFA shop in Kelele Square, close to Serena Inn Hotel in Stone Town. I am still producing and selling handicrafts made of Kanga, Vitenge and Batik made in Tanzania and hand screen printing t-shirts, but also supporting other community based groups selling their products.
Omar Mrisho
Art Director
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