In Zanzibar, life flows to the rhythm of the words "pole, pole" - slowly, slowly and "hakuna matata" - don't worry. These phrases perfectly reflect the temperament of this place and the openness and cordiality of its residents. JAMBO - hello, MAMBO - hi, HAKUNA MATATA - don't worry, POLE, POLE - slowly, slowly, KARIBU - hello, welcome, ASANTE - thank you, KWAHERI - goodbye.

Few people know that it is on this island that in 1946 Freddie Mercury was born - the legendary star of the cult British band QUEEN. Freddie spent several years of his childhood here. After he left for Great Britain, he never returned to his homeland.

Polygamy is allowed on the island. Any man who professes Islam can marry up to four wives. However, each of them must be provided with a separate home, offered the same jewellery and spent exactly the same time with.

Poland – Zanzibar 10h, Germany – Zanzibar 8h 50 min, Great Britain – Zanzibar 12h, Italy – Zanzibar 8h 30 min, Spain – Zanzibar 12h, Dubai – Zanzibar 5h ...

Zanzibar is famous for its great tides. These regular water level movements are due to the gravity of the Moon on Earth. During low tide, the water moves back from several hundred metres to even 2 kilometres. When the water disappears, you can walk on the bottom of the ocean, which then reveals its treasures.

A wedding in Zanzibar lasts at least a few days. The condition for concluding a marriage is to make a payment - it is paid into the hands of the bride's father. The bride and groom do not take the oath together because the groom pronounces it in a mosque where women are not allowed. The traditional wedding dress of the bride is green - unfortunately, it is being more and more often replaced by white dresses from the West.