Loving Nature

At HLA we are ever mindful that we're planning an educational tour and not just a tour, so in the months leading up to departure and during the trip itself we'll be devoting time to leading discussions about Zanzibar so that you have the context you need to better appreciate this extraordinary corner of the world.  At the same time we also keep in mind that Zanzibar is, well, Zanzibar, a place of almost unrivaled beauty.  So, while any day is likely to end with us visiting a local mosque or temple or engaging in a drumming and dancing workshop or experiencing a spirit possession ceremony, it might begin with a walk through a pristine forest or a visit to our old (and I do mean old) friends the giant tortoises on Changu Island or, as in the case of the photo below, swimming with dolphins in the open ocean.