Catch the breeze on a sunset cruise from Stone Town to Prison Island. Discover giant tortoises, turquoise waters, and the ultimate Swahili sunset aboard a traditional Zanzibar dhow.
Monsoon Winds: The Engine of Indian Ocean Trade and Travel
Indian Ocean Trade Networks in the New Testament World
The Indian Ocean: Position and Place
The Ngalawa: Zanzibar’s Ancient Mango-Wood Workboat
Dreams of Cinnabar: A Midnight Arrival in Zanzibar
Our flight into Zanzibar settled on the runway after midnight. I looked out the window. It was dark and soft like the inside of a smudge pot and there was little to see except the flashes of the ground crew. A tug swung around. Its lamps illuminated palm fronds just beyond the pavement. Dense vegetation completed the backdrop.