Swahili Coast 42 is Released

Zanzibar is now dusting off its shoes after the spectacular Sauti za Busara festival in February. The gala opened with a bang and featured some of the greatest voices and best kept secrets from across Africa, including a surprise performance from Zanzibar ’s own queen of Taarab, Bi Kidude.

If you missed the sounds of wisdom that pulsed through Stone Town during the festival, check out our profile of the visibly spectacular and spiritually uplifting performance group Maulidi ya Homu.Also in this issue,we invite you to explore St.John ’s Church in Mbweni,and the little known and mysterious Tumbatu Island, once the reigning capital of Zanzibar.For those with a keen eye for design,we feature a must-read on Swahili Styling.

If you ’re seeking more adventure, join us as we follow the wildebeest migration flying high above the plains of the Serengeti National Park in a hot i r al l oon.And or hose hat i sh o pread hei r i ngs ur ther f i el d the Swahili Coast, don ’t miss our comprehensive guide to Mombasa.

As always,there ’s our section of maps,listings and phone numbers with everything you might need during your stay in Tanzania.

Karibuni,

The Swahili Coast Team