
Rescuing turtles —
The team at Mnarani Marine Turtle Conservation Pond nurture newly hatched babies to adolescence and nurse rescued adults to good health.

Stone Town —
The sun sets in old Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The ancient quarter of Zanzibar City reflects its past as a trading hub between Asia and Africa.

Zanzibar's economy —
Fish and spices are prime exports in Zanzibar, although tourism is an increasing revenue source.

Village privacy —
In some areas of Zanzibar, privacy is valued and it's wise to ask before taking pictures of people.

Omani influence —
The attire of many of Stone Town's residents shows ancient links with Oman.

Maasai markets —
At the Maasai market, warriors and herdsmen sell ornate masks and carvings.

Fish markets —
As tourism grows in Zanzibar, the demand for the catch of the day also grows at frenetic local markets.

Artist livelihood —
Among various professions, many people sell art for a living in Nungwi.

Island struggle —
Hardship is still apparent in the Tanzanian islands. The average monthly wage is $100.

Wooden doors —
Many of the buildings in Stone Town are fronted by striking wooden doors. The doors enclose courtyards and boutique hotels laced with old-time charm.

Slave market —
At the slave market, a memorial to those who suffered in crueler times depicts a person in shackles, cuffs and chains attached to a cellar floor.

Turtle conservation —
One of the hardest jobs in Zanzibar's turtle conservation efforts has been discouraging fishermen from eating the creatures or selling the shells of Hawksbill turtles caught in error.

Mercury's Bar —
Mercury's Bar celebrates Stone Town's most famous son, Freddie Mercury. A photograph of the Zanzibar-born Queen star hangs on the wall of the bar.



