Zanzibar is actually two main islands and a group of tiny islets located off the coast of Tanzania. It is easy to reach (by air from Arusha or Nairobi or by air or hydrofoil from Dar es Salaam) and is a great place to go for a quick beach "add-on" to a Tanzanian safari. Historically linked with the Arabia, Zanzibar maintains an exotic feel. Stone Town, the main town on Zanzibar island is a wonderful place to explore... full of winding streets, little shops, courtyards, mosques and semi-ruined reminders of the town's Persian past. The Zanzibar Serena Inn on the edge of town is a good base for these explorations and for touring the the island. The islands' many beach hotels provide excellent water sports and opportunities for relaxation. For true "barefoot luxury", Mnemba Island Lodge located on an islet off the east coast of Zanzibar island, offers ten self-contained cottages with ensuite bathrooms and private verandahs. The lodge offers snorkelling, diving, beach walks, boating and wonderful food and service.