Zanzibar Island Slave Market

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Jan 26, 2025
We did a tour of Stone Town and this was by far the most important sight. The museum does a great job of describing in detail the slave trade in Africa and Zanzibar. You can also see where they kep…Full review by JMK-Pittsburgh
Jan 8, 2025
It's an interesting history which teaches you how bad the slaves were treated.its unbelievable and very sad.There is written history but I recommend to have a local guide. Suleiman was very informati…Full review by Charles E
Jan 7, 2025
Stone Town is very old and crowded, with lots of nooks and crannies. The slave market is practically next to the Anglican Cathedral (thought-provoking). It has a very small, but charmingly personal m…Full review by Amy418

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Hello, I am interested in visiting a historical tour in Tanzania that is closely associated with the Trans Atlantic Slave Trade, I …
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Hello, I am interested in visiting a historical tour in Tanzania that is closely associated with the Trans Atlantic Slave Trade, I am staying in Nairobi, Kenya. My question is does anyone recommend we get a hotel while out there? Or would anyone recommend I look for something closer in Tanzania? This is on the island of Zanzibar, and my mom doesn't do too well with water... so I was thinking of Tanzania... What are your thoughts? Thank you so much
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You can fly from Dar Al Salam, Tanzania to Zanzibar or fly directly to Zanzibar as they have their own international airport. If you can also stay a couple of days in Zanzibar the …
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You can fly from Dar Al Salam, Tanzania to Zanzibar or fly directly to Zanzibar as they have their own international airport. If you can also stay a couple of days in Zanzibar the beaches are beautiful and visit the other places as well.
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Hello, I am interested in visiting a historical tour in Tanzania that is closely associated with the Trans Atlantic Slave Trade, …
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Hello, I am interested in visiting a historical tour in Tanzania that is closely associated with the Trans Atlantic Slave Trade, you gave an awesome review of the Old Slave Market/Anglican Cathedral Stonetown,. I am staying in Nairobi, Kenya. My question to you is do you recommend we get a hotel while out there? Or would you recommend I look for something closer in Tanzania? This is on the island of Zanzibar, and my mom doesn't do too well with water... so I was thinking of Tanzania... What are your thoughts? Thank you so much !
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Hello, Sorry this is a late reply, yes we do recommend you get a hotel in zanzibar, it will be hard to do a tour and travel back to mainland tanzania on the same day.
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