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Christmas Eve

Share the spirit of the season and join Saint Joseph's Catholic Church Choir for a Sunset Christmas Carol sing-along as Emmanuel Kazumba leads you through a jamboree of carols.

The party starts at 8pm! Rock around the Christmas Tree with Santa's Karaoke Party and lots of sparkling good cheer.

Christmas Day Chill Out

Join us at the Sunset Bar for lazy day Christmas cocktails and Sizzling Sunset Bar-B-Q. Savour a variety of fresh local seafood & quality meats marinated with our Chef's own secret recipe & char-grilled to perfection.

New Year's Eve

Indulge in the exotic flavours of our specially prepared New Year's Eve menu for an evening of fine dining in Tradewinds Restaurant. The diet starts in January so this is your last chance to indulge one last time!

The clock is ticking for an unforgettable New Year's celebration with Big Music from Big Joe entertaining all the party revellers with the best sounds this side of the Equator.

Countdown to 2014 in style in the Sunset Bar. The place to be and be seen!

Spice Tour

Zanzibar is well known as the Spice Island of the east African region, and no trip to Zanzibar could be considered complete without a visit to one of the various spice farms.

Spices play an important role in Zanzibar's history and economy. In the early 16th century, Portuguese traders introduced various spices and plants from their colonies in South America and India to Zanzibar. With the aim to control the island as a major trading point along the spice trading route, the Portuguese however failed with their objective. In the beginning of the 19th century, Omani Arabs arrived in Zanzibar to survey the island's spice farming potential. They realised, that the hot climate and regular rainfall provide perfect conditions to grow spices and Sultan Seyyid Said, the first Sultan of Zanzibar, successfully developed Zanzibar as a spice-growing entity from thereon. Following the end of the slave trade in the late 19th century, spices became the main source of income for the island. Also during the rule of the British, after the end of the sultan era, farming of spices was supported and government farms at Kizimbani and Kidichi were established. Still today, about 15 spice and fruit farms are operational at these locations close to Zanzibar Town.

Participants of a guided spice tour have the opportunity to learn about the variety of Zanzibar spices, to see how they grow, to taste, touch and smell them. The guide will also explain the use of spices in Zanzibari cuisine, as well as their role in the medical and cosmetic field. Spices which can be seen include cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, pepper, ginger, vanilla and many others. Today, Zanzibar is the world largest exporter of cloves.

The tour takes about half a day and includes a visit to the Kidichi Persian Baths, built by Sultan Said for his harem. A stop for a swim at the nearby Mangapwani or Fuji beach can also be arranged.

This tour is offered by the independent tour company, Africa Tours, located in Africa House and can be booked on location or via our reception: +255 (0)774 43 23 40 or +255 (0)777 212621 and email .

AFRICA HOUSE HOTEL, STONE TOWN, ZANZIBAR ISLAND
P.O. Box 3246, Shangani, Stone Town, Zanzibar
Tel.: +255 (0)774 43 23 40 or +255 (0)777 212621
Email: / Skype: africahousehotel