Mango Adds Spice

Zanzibar is one of the world's most popular destinations and most expensive places to fly to. Therefore, it is no surprise that travellers were dancing in the aisles when Mango, the champion of cheap airfares, announced it would be offering flights to this tropical paradise. Mango flights to Zanzibar commenced in March 2013 and take place from Johannesburg to Zanzibar once a week.

The overwhelming beauty of the 'Spice Island' is one of its biggest attractions. It is a picture perfect destination with snowy beaches, swaying palms and emerald hued vegetation painting a stereotypical tropical island scene. Divers flock here to gawk in amazement at the abundance and variety of the marine life and onshore you will be serenaded by a variety of birds chattering amongst the branches and fruit overhead.

Some of the most rewarding dive sites are at Unguja and Pemba where everyone from the novice to the Dive Master is welcome to participate. Launching into the clear, warm ocean off the coast of Zanzibar from a boat is a thrilling experience and there are an abundance of steep wall dives, drift dives and undisturbed coral formations for deep-water divers to enjoy in the company of cuttlefish, sea- urchins, octopus, sea cucumbers and kaleidoscopic shoals of fish.

Dolphin safaris are another popular marine activity as are all kinds of boating and water sports. Island style activities in Zanzibar abound with volley ball, horse riding, hiking, windsurfing, kite surfing, petanque and skittle being the most popular while most of the all inclusive resorts offer daily entertainment programmes and organised activities. There are many fine accommodation establishments in Zanzibar and the Nungwi Peninsular is the most popular tourist area for luxury hotels. Those interested in deep sea fishing will not be disappointed with many species of fish to target all year around making sure that every angler will leave satisfied. For more information about Mango flights to Zanzibar visit Essque Hotels Blog.