Michamvi, Zanzibar
Stepping into Michamvi Peninsula, you’ll feel as though you are on another planet. Featuring white sandy beaches flanked by palm trees, barrier reef, and spectacular coastal scenery, it’s a perfect destination for a tropical holiday in the southeast coastal area of Zanzibar Island.
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Main Attractions
Oba-Oba Lagoon
The locals are quite traditional and their lives revolve around the waters. They go for seaweed farming, fishing, and produce coir ropes. One of the main attractions is the Oba-Oba Lagoon, which is home to a diverse marine life and range of corals. It is an amazing destination for snorkelling and a training ground for people who want to dive.
Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park
This is Zanzibar’s only National park and it’s located about 40minutes taxi ride from Michamvi. The park features a Butterfly Centre, nature trails, mangrove boardwalk and a wide range of wildlife species including the rare Red Colobus Monkeys, endemic to Zanzibar.
Spice Farms
Located about two hours from Michamvi, you will find several spice farms just outside Stone Town in Kizimbani. Often referred to as Spice Island, Zanzibar is well-known for its spices, and you can take a tour through the spice plantation to learn more about the various spices available such as vanilla, nutmeg, ginger, clove, cinnamon, ylang-ylang, and pepper. You will learn how they can use the spices in Zanzibari cooking and their medical benefits to the body.
Stone Town
Located about one hour from Michamvi, Stone Town one of the oldest Swahili towns in East Africa and it’s steeped in history and culture, and famous for its winding alleys and narrow streets, grand Arab architecture, artistically carved wooden doors, and local markets. You can explore the Old Town to get a glimpse into its culture and learn the ways of the locals.
How to get here
• Fly: Fly to Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ) from any destination. Some countries have a direct flight to Zanzibar.
• Drive: Drive from Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ) to Michamvi by dala-dala or a private shuttle.