
February 3, 2025
Street Art Explosion
Watch street art live in the making from 3-17 February, 2025 in Fumba Town, workshops for kids included. Black gorillas on the wall of the mall, a giraffe in a restaurant. Eight public spaces and two private houses are being converted into colourful objects during a very first ‘Street Art Festival’ in Fumba Town in

January 27, 2025
Urban Planners love Fumba
The first university poised for Fumba Town in Zanzibar, the renowned African School of Economics (ASE), opened with an extraordinary diploma course on urban planning. The first university poised for Fumba Town in Zanzibar, the renowned African School of Economics (ASE), opened with an extraordinary diploma course on urban planning. Around 40 participants are taking

January 15, 2025
“We Saved our Forest"
New: biking and walking tours in Masingini Forest Students of Kawa, a hospitality school in Stone Town sponsored by the TUI Care Foundation, are re-growing and protecting a whole forest in Zanzibar – thus creating a new tourist attraction. Abu is leading the way. The student of Kawa training centre, also known as TUI academy,

January 2, 2025
The life of DJ Coconut
Turning the tide for women at the turntable For decades, DJ booths have been dominated by men, their playlists shaping dance floors from New York to Nairobi. But the tides are shifting. Zanzibar’s very own DJ Coconut aka Zainab is part of that global wave of change. Twilight hour in Fumba. Fisherman Ali of Nyamanzi

December 30, 2024
The Green Adventure
A different kind of Zanzibar tour for curious holidaymakers. Tired of spice tours, dolphin tours, Stone Town tours? Tourists can now explore the sustainable side of Zanzibar including a delicious farm-to-table dinner, modern timber construction and a living botanical garden. It’s hot. But it’s always hot in Zanzibar. And before we have even fully started,

December 27, 2024
Your Best Health Care During Travel!
Must know for Zanzibar. How available is medical care in Zanzibar for tourists, visitors and residents? How best to prepare for a holiday or long stay in the tropics? Dr. Jenny Bouraima, Fumba Town’s German-born general practitioner, provides answers. It’s important to consider health and safety concerns before travelling, especially for senior citizens, pregnant women,

December 23, 2024
A Christmas Like No Other
Celebrating the festive season in Zanzibar While much of the world associates Christmas with snow and crackling fireplaces, Zanzibar offers a unique take on the festive season with the holiday spirit thriving under the sun. We asked families how they celebrate. It has been a busy year for Jake, Hanna, Evelyn and newcomer Zia, the

December 16, 2024
Let’s Go Clubbing!
TUI with 2800 hotel beds in Zanzibar One of the world’s leading travel companies, the TUI Group with its headquarters in Germany, is massively expanding its presence in Zanzibar – a strong signal how important the island has become in international tourism. Next step: The famous Robinson Club is building a resort at Muyuni Beach

December 12, 2024
The Wow Festival!
30 shows, 3 days, 4 stages Wow, what a festival! “Sauti za Busara” 2025 looks spectacular. With a record crowd of 22,000 people expected and an eclectic mix of African artists, Zanzibar is once more awash with music and culture. Join the fun! The big cultural celebration New young-generation musicians – Entertainment at renovated Old

November 18, 2024
Mary's Garden Of Eden
More than a hobby: Mary Kimonge at her after-work farm The spinach is ripe. Basil, oregano, and rosemary, too. After eight hours of work, Mary Kimonge catches the very last sun rays to look after her second job – her private garden of Eden The chief surveyor of Fumba Town discovered her love for gardening

November 11, 2024
Physiotherapy 2.0
Bob Mulendo, Paje Dear Dr. Jenny,I consider myself a sporty guy and love kitesurfing in Zanzibar. But lately I have been suffering from a sore lower back and sore legs. I heard about the new physiotherapist in your clinic. What services does he offer? PS: My girlfriend said she has a stiff neck. Could we

October 29, 2024
Go underground!
Check out Tanzania’s first Comedy Club in Dar Tanzania has its first comedy club ‘The Punchline’. The striking basement club in Dar es Salaam is showcasing local talents, new freedom and good vibes. Follow the laughter and you’ll find the intimate club on the basement floor of The Cube which overlooks Msasani Bay alongside the