Being in Tanzania has been an enriching experience meeting people and diving into diverse cultures, discovering some new aspects and facets previously unknown. The Swahili people of the East African Coast, from northern Kenya, typified by the amazing island of Lamu, via Malindi, Mombasa and into Tanzania, Pemba and Zanzibar is the dominant culture that influenced Eastern Africa in regards to language, culture and traditions. Ancient Arab traditions, Indian Ocean trade – as early as 100 AD, and strong African flavours mixed into a very unique, proud and fascinating “Afro-Arab” people group.
Here’s a selection of images captured on Zanzibar.
Zanzibar Roof Top Skyline at Sunrise
Zanzibar has a rich history of fishing, seamanship and ocean trade
Sneak peek into more basic living conditions in Zanzibar
A fruit vendor on the streets of Stonetown, Zanzibar
Freshly made sugar-cane juice being poured into a glass
Life in the doorways and alleys of Stonetown, Zanzibar
Traditional Zanzibar Door Carvings, Man sitting in doorway
Portrait of a Swahili trader on Zanzibar
Coffee vendor on the streets of Zanzibar
Two men sitting on handcart usually used to transport market goods
Two school-boys, one wearing muslim dress and hat one wearing jeans and tshirt
Vendor and young men entering mosque
Street signs on electric pole and walls
Spice and Fruit Farmer on Zanzibar, Tanzania
Bananas for sale at the market in Stonetown
Types of Rice and Grain for sale at the market
