The Tanzanian coastline borders the Indian Ocean for more than 804 km. It offers many opportunities for water sports, seaside trips and excursions to several islands, including Zanzibar and Pemba. The marine parks of Mafia Island and the Magoroto Forest are popular areas for adventure-seeking tourists.

Stone Town, also known as Mji Mkongwe, the capital of Zanzibar, is a city whose authenticity is remarkably enhanced by its architecture, which has Arabic, Persian, Indian and European influences.

Formed about 150 million years ago during the Jurassic age, the Amboni Caves are the most extensive limestone caves in East Africa covering over 234 km². According to researchers, the area was under water some 20 million years ago. There are altogether ten caves. The caves are among the area’s most popular attractions that have drawn, over the years, hundred thousand of tourists both local and foreign.

The caves are very dark inside and potentially lethal. Guided tours of the tunnels and caverns are available to tourists. Given the narrowness of the premises, it is recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carry pocket-size cameras.

The town of Bagamoyo is home to world-class historical sites and one of UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites with rich cultural heritage waiting for you to explore.

Once the most important trading port along the East African Coast, and the German East Africa Capital, Bagamoyo is now home to many ethnic groups, including the Wakwere, Wazaramo and Wazigua. The town of Bagamoyo was the penultimate stop of slave and ivory caravans travelling on foot from Lake Tanganyika on their way to Zanzibar. Missionaries active in abolishing the slave trade made Bagamoyo, whose name means ‘bury my heart’ in Kiswahili, a centre for their activities. Bagamoyo has become a peaceful and welcoming town with its diverse cultures which attract visitors from all over the world.

The name Magoroto took its origin from Chief Goroto who owned most of the estate before Germany occupation. As Chief Goroto administered farms up to Mlinga Peak, Chief Mgongo oversaw farms towards Kitulwe Peak.

Magoroto is a tropical rain forest which is a perfect spot for a getaway and outdoor camping. The estate is located 850m above sea level with comfortable temperatures all year long. The estate offers stunning views from the Muheza Valley to the Indian Ocean. Enjoy the lush rain forest with rare plants and bird species, explore the dense tropical forest with organic spices or have a picnic or swim in the beautiful lake.

The main island of Mafia is about 48 km long and 17 km wide at its widest point. The 20 kilometres (12 mi) wide stretch of water between the delta and the island is called the Mafia Channel. Mafia Island is part of a small archipelago with several much smaller islands, some of which are inhabited. The main town on Mafia is Kilindoni on the west coast. On the east coast is Chole Bay, Mafia’s protected deep-water anchorage and original harbour. The bay is studded with islets, sandbanks, and beaches, and is protected from the east by reefs and Juani Island.

It is one of the largest delta systems in Africa. The southern portion of Mafia Island, including the inhabited islands of Bwejuu, Chole, and Juani Jibondo, and several uninhabited islets further west and south of the island, are also part of the park.

Mafia is a renowned great world-class diving destination with some of the richest reefs in the world. To the east of Mafia Island, tourists appreciate the warm waters of the Indian Ocean.

Zanzibar is a beautiful island off Africa’s east coast bursting with culture and rich history. Also known as the Spice Island, it is a semi-autonomous part of Tanzania in East Africa. It is part of the Zanzibar Archipelago in the Indian Ocean which lies 25 to 50 km (16 to 31 mi) away of the mainland. The archipelago consists of many small islands and two large ones: Unguja (the main island, referred to informally as Zanzibar) and Pemba. The capital is Zanzibar City, located on the island of Unguja. Its historic centre is Stone Town, which is a World Heritage Site.

Zanzibar’s coastline offers some of the best beaches in the world, but sand and surf vary depending on what side of the island you are on. On the east coast, waves break over coral reefs and sand bars offshore, and low tide reveals small pools of starfish, small minnows, and anemones. Up north, ocean swimming is much less susceptible to the waves as smooth beaches with white sand make for dazzling days in the sun.