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is lined with pristine white sand beaches fringing the warm
inviting waters of the Indian Ocean. Here the wilderness
meets the sea, and the ocean itself holds a world of spectacular
coral reefs teeming with life and colour. The coast is a
place with a long and exotic history, its calm blue waters
the traditional passage of the Arabian Spice Trade.
AfriChoice! offer you a wide range
of Holidays at the exquisite Beaches of the East African
Coast ( Kenya , Tanzania & Zanzibar). Where better
to relax and reflect on your adventures than in one of
Kenya 's white sand beach resorts, along the coast from
the fascinating, historic port of Mombasa with its atmospheric
Old Town , beautiful mosques and colourful bazaars. Alternatively,
you could hop over to the romantic spice isle of Zanzibar
, a slumbering paradise where green cloves, bread leaf,
rice, cinnamon and coconuts still grow wild. When not
on the beach, you can visit Stone Town with its warren
of streets and bustling bazaar, and explore the Maruhubi
Palace , formerly the Sultan's harem.
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| The Kenya
Beaches: Mombasa,
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| Kenya has 536 kilometers of
coastline on the Indian Ocean. Her coral reefs are
spectacular and are regarded by divers as one of the
worlds top three diving destinations after Australias
Great Barrier Reef and the Red Sea. There are numerous
off shore islands, including Kiwaiyu, pate, manda,
lamu, Mombasa, Chale, Funzi and wasimi. You may enjoy
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game fishing, wind surfing and
snorkeling.The coastline of Mombasa is lined with pristine
palm fringed beaches, and the calm inviting waters of
the Indian Ocean. The beaches are broken by the wide mouth
of Kilifi Creek, whose azure waters are a popular port
of call on the international yachting circuit. The beaches
of Diani, Nyali, Vipingo, Kikambala and Shanzu are home
to a wide range of resorts with fine cuisine and services.
Offshore reefs are alive with coral, myriad fish, sea
turtles and dolphins. Both outer and inner reef walls
offer world class diving with spectacular coral gardens
and drop offs, and Kenya's best wreck diving on the MV
Dania.
Every year, hundreds of thousands of sun lovers find their
way here. Many are returning pilgrims who truly know that
the sun here is ever faithful. Unlike other beach destinations,
the visitor is served with much more than just sun and
sand but is delighted to discover ancient coastal forests
and historical sites and a people with a fascinating history
and culture. The casual visitor impressed by the tranquil
beaches and gentle people will not suspect the colourful
and eventful history of these realms.
The Kenya Coast line is divided into four main areas:
South Coast Beaches, North Coast Beaches, Malindi and
Watamu Beaches and finally the Lamu island and its archipelago
in the further north. Learn
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| Tanzania
Beaches: Zanzibar,
Pemba & Mafia Islands |
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| The coastline south of Mombasa
is a tropical paradise of palm fringed white sand
beaches, where the turquoise waters of the Indian
Ocean meet beautiful coral reefs. The beaches are
bordered by lush green coastal rainforests with prolific
birdlife and variety of wildlife including baboons,
rare colobus monkeys and even leopard. A wide range
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Just off the Tanzania coast, Zanzibar
Island boasts miles of golden beaches and is a superb
holiday destination. Known as the Spice Islands, Zanzibar
has a rich past and a relaxed swahili atmosphere making
it a rewarding travel location. Zanzibar Island - Unguja
- The island is unique in that it combines unique natural
beauty, forests, spectacular beaches with a rich cultural
heritage. The Islands of Zanzibar is simply a fascinating
place to see and experience - this capital of the island
has a long history, rich swahili culture and architecture,
and a relaxed, even slow pace of life. The islands are
known for some of the best diving sites in the world,
thanks to the rich marine life and clear waters. Zanzibar
has several dive companies which offer PADI courses and
certification. Fishing There are several great fishing
spots around Zanzibar, the best is probably the Pemba
channel. Spice Tours are popular and takes you around
Stone town and to the spice plantations, historic and
cultural spots around the town.
There are three islands that together make up the archipelago
of Zanzibar, the main island, commonly known as Zanzibar
Island or Unguja. The main island because of its beautiful
beaches, rich history and the architectural interest of
Stone Town attracts most of the visitors but those with
more time, seeking real isolation or excellent diving
should explore Pemba island to the North and Mafia island
to the South. Stone Town, the capital of the main island,
is also a uniquely attractive location, steeped in history
and known for it's swahili atmosphere. The islands are
also good locations for water sports. Learn
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Pemba Island,
Tanzania Coast
Situated some 50 miles to the North of the main island,
Pemba island is Known as "The Evergreen Island"
because of its lush vegetation and rolling countryside.
Pemba is also famous for its immense and dramatic blue
water drop offs along with pristine coral reefs teeming
with marine life of all shapes and sizes. The Northern
tip of the island is one of the world's great dive sites
but only suitable for advanced divers due to the strong
currents. The beaches are not as accessible as on the
main island and the roads on Pemba are terrible. The warmth
of the people and the unspoilt beauty of the island make
up for the difficulties. Those wishing to visit Pemba
island need to allow more time than for a visit to the
main island.
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Mafia Island,
Tanzania Coast
Mafia Island lies South of the main island close to the
Rufiji Delta, just a short aircraft flight from Dar es Salaam,
the Selous Game Reserve or Zanzibar. Less scenically interesting
than Pemba and without the historic status of the main island
Mafia has escaped the attention of tourism. At the Southern
end of the island is Chole bay, a protected deep-water anchorage
studded with islands, sandbanks and beaches. The clear,
protected waters offer wonderful snorkelling, sailing and
swimming. Chole Bay and its surrounding forests and islands
are now within the protected Mafia Island Marine Park, supported
with assistance from the World Wide Fund for Nature. Learn
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