Zanzibar is an Archipelago off the mainland of Tanzania, a well known stop on the spice route, Zanzibar’s culture reflects the city’s Arabic, Indian and African influences. Life here is centred around the waters that surround the Archipelago, providing nourishment, employment and entertainment for its inhabitants.
Pristine blue waters set the backdrop for life on Zanziba. Here a Massai man works as a security guard, watching over a hotel that sits on the beachfront.
A spear fisherman packs up for the day and heads home along the beach with his catch
As the tide goes out it reveals a seaweed farm, the local women make their way out into the shallow waters to harvest.
Young girls dressed in colourful hijabs make their way home from school along the beach front rock walls.
As sun sets the dhow boats glide back to port across the golden waters
