A round trip to Zanzibar, a paradise that lives up to its fame

Kilimanjaro VII

The speed boat christened Kilimanjaro VII operating passenger services between the Mainland and Zanzibar. PHOTO | THE CITIZEN 

I recently took the ferry to Zanzibar, my first visit in five years, and the feeling was the same. I was excited. I boarded the second boat to depart that morning, the Kilimanjaro speed-boat operated by Azam Marine. The boat sailed promptly at 9.30am.

My trip was both business and leisure: To meet the chairman of the African Tourism Board, Cuthbert Ncube, and also to explore the island’s sight and sounds.