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Zanzibar Collection

Zanzibar, a captivating island nestled in the Indian Ocean off the coast of East Africa, is a true gem of Africa's rich cultural tapestry

Background imageZanzibar Collection: Masai tribesman on Bwejuu Beach, The Rock Restaurant, Zanzibar, Tanzania, Indian ocean

Masai tribesman on Bwejuu Beach, The Rock Restaurant, Zanzibar, Tanzania, Indian ocean, East Africa, Africa

Background imageZanzibar Collection: Poster advertising the British India Line to East Africa

Poster advertising the British India Line to East Africa
Poster advertising cruises on the British India Line to East Africa. Departures are from London and Marseilles to Mombasa, Tanga, Zanzibar, Dar Es Salaam and Beira

Background imageZanzibar Collection: Tourist on a traditional Dhow boat, The Rock Restaurant, Bwejuu Beach, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Tourist on a traditional Dhow boat, The Rock Restaurant, Bwejuu Beach, Zanzibar, Tanzania, Indian Ocean, East Africa, Africa

Background imageZanzibar Collection: Traditional Arab dhows, Zanzibar

Traditional Arab dhows, Zanzibar
East Africa; Tanzania; Zanzibar. A dhow is a traditional Arab sailing vessel with one or more lateen sails. It is primarily used along the coasts of the Arabian Peninsula, India, and East Africa

Background imageZanzibar Collection: EXPL2A-00366

EXPL2A-00366
Map of equatorial Africa as known in the 1870s. Printed color lithograph, 19th century

Background imageZanzibar Collection: Traditional carved wooden door in Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Traditional carved wooden door in Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Background imageZanzibar Collection: Zanzibar - Tanzania - Large Ivory Tusks

Zanzibar - Tanzania - Large Ivory Tusks Date: circa 1910s

Background imageZanzibar Collection: Man and woman in love holding hands walking on empty sandy shore surrounded by the Indian Ocean

Man and woman in love holding hands walking on empty sandy shore surrounded by the Indian Ocean, Zanzibar, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Background imageZanzibar Collection: Close up of starfish on coral reef, Zanzibar, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Close up of starfish on coral reef, Zanzibar, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Background imageZanzibar Collection: Palace of Wonders, Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Palace of Wonders, Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Palace of Wonders (or House of Wonders, Beit-al-Ajaib), Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanganyika, British East Africa (now Tanzania). It was built in 1883 for the second sultan. Date: late 1920s

Background imageZanzibar Collection: Tanzania - Fish & Nut Vendors, Zanzibar City

Tanzania - Fish & Nut Vendors, Zanzibar City
Fish & Nut Vendors, Zanzibar City, Zanzibar, Tanzania. Date: 1927

Background imageZanzibar Collection: Vasco di Gamas Fort

Vasco di Gamas Fort, built 1498. The lady dressed in a Leso is carrying a kerosene tin of water on her head. This is the regular method of water supply in Zanzibar. 1935

Background imageZanzibar Collection: Fishermen on Kendwa Beach, Zanzibar, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Fishermen on Kendwa Beach, Zanzibar, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Background imageZanzibar Collection: Local artist with his Tingatinga paintings, Zanzibar, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Local artist with his Tingatinga paintings, Zanzibar, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Background imageZanzibar Collection: Outrigger canoe with sail on Indian Ocean, off Jambiani, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Outrigger canoe with sail on Indian Ocean, off Jambiani, Zanzibar, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Background imageZanzibar Collection: Man on bicycle with old buildings behind, Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Man on bicycle with old buildings behind, Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Background imageZanzibar Collection: Fisherman cycling along the beach near Bweju against dramatic sky, island of Zanzibar

Fisherman cycling along the beach near Bweju against dramatic sky, island of Zanzibar, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Background imageZanzibar Collection: Stone Town port, Zanzibar, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Stone Town port, Zanzibar, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Background imageZanzibar Collection: Two women working in seaweed cultivation, Zanzibar, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Two women working in seaweed cultivation, Zanzibar, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Background imageZanzibar Collection: Van loaded with bananas on its roof leaving the market, Stone Town, Zanzibar

Van loaded with bananas on its roof leaving the market, Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Background imageZanzibar Collection: A man riding his bicycle of Kiwengwa beach, island of Zanzibar, Tanzania

A man riding his bicycle of Kiwengwa beach, island of Zanzibar, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Background imageZanzibar Collection: Architecture, Zanzibar, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Architecture, Zanzibar, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Background imageZanzibar Collection: Palm tree, white sandy beach and Indian Ocean, Jambiani, island of Zanzibar

Palm tree, white sandy beach and Indian Ocean, Jambiani, island of Zanzibar, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Background imageZanzibar Collection: Tanzania. Zanzibar, Jambiani, Jambani Beach and Coconut Plantation

Tanzania. Zanzibar, Jambiani, Jambani Beach and Coconut Plantation

Background imageZanzibar Collection: People of Zanzibar seeking justice at the court of Lloyd Mathews (litho)

People of Zanzibar seeking justice at the court of Lloyd Mathews (litho)
8673177 People of Zanzibar seeking justice at the court of Lloyd Mathews (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageZanzibar Collection: Y Z: Yucatan. Province of Mexico. Zanzibar, 1880 (engraving)

Y Z: Yucatan. Province of Mexico. Zanzibar, 1880 (engraving)
DUV4223955 Y Z: Yucatan. Province of Mexico. Zanzibar, 1880 (engraving); 27x19 cm; (add.info.: The island of this name is located in the Indian Ocean)

Background imageZanzibar Collection: Sir Henry Morton Stanley's Emin Pasha Relief Expedition, Returning To Zanzibar On Board H.M.Ss

Sir Henry Morton Stanley's Emin Pasha Relief Expedition, Returning To Zanzibar On Board H.M.Ss
UIG5420733 Sir Henry Morton Stanley's Emin Pasha Relief Expedition, Returning To Zanzibar On Board H.M.Ss. Turquoise And Somali

Background imageZanzibar Collection: Siamese Envoys paying Tribute to the Emperor of China (litho)

Siamese Envoys paying Tribute to the Emperor of China (litho)
8661046 Siamese Envoys paying Tribute to the Emperor of China (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageZanzibar Collection: Marine identification signs in the 1880s. Including standard flags of England, Spain, Japan, Russia

Marine identification signs in the 1880s. Including standard flags of England, Spain, Japan, Russia
NWI4846581 Marine identification signs in the 1880s. Including standard flags of England, Spain, Japan, Russia, United States of America, France, Isle of Man, Holland, Denmark, Portugal, Austria

Background imageZanzibar Collection: Letter Z: 14th century lettrine, Zulu, Zanzibar, Zinnia, Zygene (butterfly)

Letter Z: 14th century lettrine, Zulu, Zanzibar, Zinnia, Zygene (butterfly)
DUV4198269 Letter Z: 14th century lettrine, Zulu, Zanzibar, Zinnia, Zygene (butterfly).; Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter Z: 14th century lettrine, Zulu, Zanzibar, Zinnia, Zygene (butterfly)

Background imageZanzibar Collection: Letter Z: Z for Zanzibar train, PUFF PUFF ABC. c.1905 (lithograph)

Letter Z: Z for Zanzibar train, PUFF PUFF ABC. c.1905 (lithograph)
DUV4216854 Letter Z: Z for Zanzibar train, PUFF PUFF ABC. c.1905 (lithograph); 22x19 cm; (add.info.: British manufacturer)

Background imageZanzibar Collection: Sea Adventure: Boatswain M'Dermott and the shark (colour litho)

Sea Adventure: Boatswain M'Dermott and the shark (colour litho)
8668776 Sea Adventure: Boatswain M'Dermott and the shark (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boatswain M'Dermott and the shark)

Background imageZanzibar Collection: David Livingstone's House In Zanzibar, Tanzania, East Africa. Dr. David Livingstone, 1813 To 1873

David Livingstone's House In Zanzibar, Tanzania, East Africa. Dr. David Livingstone, 1813 To 1873
UIG5420073 David Livingstone's House In Zanzibar, Tanzania, East Africa. Dr. David Livingstone, 1813 To 1873. Scottish Missionary And Explorer

Background imageZanzibar Collection: Culture and African Population: Warrior dance of irregular military troops of the Sultan of

Culture and African Population: Warrior dance of irregular military troops of the Sultan of Zanzibar (Africa)
NWI4855114 Culture and African Population: Warrior dance of irregular military troops of the Sultan of Zanzibar (Africa), years 1880

Background imageZanzibar Collection: Letter Z (Zanzibar). Sugar cane cultivation in Tanzania. Alphabet of small geographers

Letter Z (Zanzibar). Sugar cane cultivation in Tanzania. Alphabet of small geographers
DUV4202044 Letter Z (Zanzibar). Sugar cane cultivation in Tanzania. Alphabet of small geographers. Children's bookshop illustrated. Guerin-Muller et Cie Editeurs, A

Background imageZanzibar Collection: 8624614

8624614

Background imageZanzibar Collection: Zinnia, zygene, Zanzibar and Zulu (chromolitho)

Zinnia, zygene, Zanzibar and Zulu (chromolitho)
8677358 Zinnia, zygene, Zanzibar and Zulu (chromolitho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Z for zinnia, zygene, Zanzibar and Zulu)

Background imageZanzibar Collection: Zanzibar dhow

Zanzibar dhow
Jeffrey C. Sink

Background imageZanzibar Collection: Zanzibar boat

Zanzibar boat
Jeni Madjarova

Background imageZanzibar Collection: Portrait of Duke Ellington, Zanzibar, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb

Portrait of Duke Ellington, Zanzibar, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Duke Ellington, Zanzibar, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1946

Background imageZanzibar Collection: Portrait of Wesley Prince, Oscar Moore, and Nat King Cole, Zanzibar, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1946

Portrait of Wesley Prince, Oscar Moore, and Nat King Cole, Zanzibar, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1946

Background imageZanzibar Collection: Tanzania. Zanzibar, Jambiani, Starfish exposed at low tide

Tanzania. Zanzibar, Jambiani, Starfish exposed at low tide

Background imageZanzibar Collection: Tanzania. Zanzibar, Paje, beach

Tanzania. Zanzibar, Paje, beach

Background imageZanzibar Collection: Tanzania. Zanzibar, Jambiani, starfish easily visible close to the reef at low tide

Tanzania. Zanzibar, Jambiani, starfish easily visible close to the reef at low tide

Background imageZanzibar Collection: Tanzania. Zanzibar, Jambiani, Beach Resort, Jetty Bar

Tanzania. Zanzibar, Jambiani, Beach Resort, Jetty Bar

Background imageZanzibar Collection: Ornate balconies on restored buildings in old Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Ornate balconies on restored buildings in old Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Background imageZanzibar Collection: Tanzania. Zanzibar, Kigomani, Couple relaxing inside infinity pool overlooking the

Tanzania. Zanzibar, Kigomani, Couple relaxing inside infinity pool overlooking the beach at luxurious resort (MR)

Background imageZanzibar Collection: Kendwa girl

Kendwa girl
Stanislav Kompas




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Zanzibar, a captivating island nestled in the Indian Ocean off the coast of East Africa, is a true gem of Africa's rich cultural tapestry. From the vibrant Masai tribesman strolling along Bwejuu Beach to the iconic Rock Restaurant that stands majestically amidst turquoise waters, it offers an enchanting blend of natural beauty and historical wonders. As you wander through Stone Town, you'll be captivated by its traditional Arab dhows gracefully sailing across the horizon. The intricate carvings on wooden doors tell tales of centuries past while the Palace of Wonders stands as a testament to Zanzibar's regal history. Immerse yourself in local life at Zanzibar City where fish and nut vendors tempt your taste buds with their fresh catches. Don't miss out on witnessing the grandeur of large ivory tusks that symbolize Zanzibar's rich heritage. Art lovers will find solace in Tingatinga paintings created by talented local artists who beautifully capture the essence of this African paradise. And for those seeking adventure, Vasco di Gamas Fort awaits with its towering presence overlooking pristine beaches and crystal-clear waters. Take a moment to observe fishermen skillfully casting their nets on Kendwa Beach or witness an outrigger canoe gliding effortlessly across the Indian Ocean near Jambiani. These scenes epitomize Zanzibar's deep connection with nature and its reliance on fishing as a way of life. Zanzibar truly embodies everything one could dream about when envisioning an idyllic tropical getaway - from stunning landscapes to diverse cultures steeped in history. So pack your bags and embark on an unforgettable journey to this magical island where every corner reveals another breathtaking sight waiting to be discovered.