Prison Island, looking on the coast, gets its name from the prison built to condemn Zanzibar citizens to the isolation of the island. Previously owned by an Arab to house his rebellious slaves,
In days past, Zanzibar was known as a spice island, exporting cloves, vanilla, nutmeg and cardamom across the world. The spices were originally brought over from Asia and South America
Mnemba Island is an atoll set just off the northeast coast near Matemwe. Snorkelling at Mnemba is stunning, on the inside it’s like being in a giant aquarium and the outside offers excellent wall and drift dives.