Stone Town

First day, a walking tour around Stone Town, the capital of Zanzibar. Lots of interesting info from our guide Ali (I’d totally recommend him if anyone comes here).
A quick summary of Zanzibar’s history: the Arab and Indian influence is still pretty strong today.
“Zanzibar, an archipelago off the East African coast, was initially influenced by Arab traders, becoming a commercial hub by the 10th century. In the 17th century, it came under the control of the Omani sultanate, which made Zanzibar its base of power. With the growing European presence, particularly the British, Zanzibar became a British protectorate in 1890, though still governed by the sultan.
After gaining independence in 1963, Zanzibar underwent a revolution in 1964 that overthrew the sultan and established a republican government. In the same year, the island united with Tanganyika to form Tanzania. Zanzibar's history reflects its strong Arab connections, the spice and slave trade, and its struggle for autonomy against colonial powers.”Read more