Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
ACTIVITIES
Football
Zanzibaris are passionate football fans, and watching a game is a good introduction to is-
land life. Stop by Mnazi Mmoja Sporting Grounds any weekend afternoon, and you're
likely to catch a match. For early risers, there are usually informal pick-up games most
mornings at daybreak in the fields lining Kaunda Rd, diagonally opposite the Mnazi Mmoja
grounds.
Traditional Spa
There are many traditional spas in Stone Town, where you can treat yourself to Zanzibari
beauty rituals.
Mrembo
(
www.mtoni.com/mrembo
)
Has branches at Mtoni Marine (
Click here
) and in
Stone Town signposted past St Joseph's Cathedral.
Lillie's Beauty Salon & Spa
( 0762-337366; Shangani St), Less atmospheric but very
friendly. Located opposite Amore Mio.
Tamarind Spa
(Kiponda St) Situated at the Asmini Palace Hotel.
Diving & Snorkelling
For more on diving around the archipelago,
Click here
.
Bahari Divers
DIVING
( 0777-484873;
www.baharidivers.com
; Shangani St) This small outfit under new man-
agement primarily organises dives around the islands offshore from Stone Town. It offers
PADI certification courses, and caters to families (including rental of children's masks and
fins).
One Ocean/The Zanzibar Dive Centre
DIVING
( 024-223 8374, 0748-750161;
www.zanzibaroneocean.com
;
just off Shangani St) This
PADI five-star centre has more than a decade of experience on Zanzibar. In addition to its
main office in Stone Town (just down from the tunnel and NBC), it has branches at Matem-
we Beach Village (Matemwe) and many other locations along the east and southwestern
coasts. It organises dives all around the island, for divers of all levels.
