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- Slave Market Visit

The Slave Transit Chambers built around 1880 that was connected from the cave to the seaside about 2kms away. It was an important transit point for the captured slaves to the outside world at the time of the abolishment of slavery in 1873
The program
This is a 4 hour guided tour program that commences and ends at Sea Crest Hotel.
Visit Central Market
- Walk along the pathways of Stone Town to the house of former trader Tippu Tip. Then advances to the biggest market at Mkunazini (Stone Town) where slaves were cruelty whipped before being auctioned.
Visit Dr. David Livingstone’s House
Visit the house of the slaves abolishment activist, Dr. David Livingstone who campaigned for the abolition of slavery which marked its end in 1873.
Visit Mangapwani Ruins and Caves
99 necked enslaved women were entertaining the Arab Sultan of Zanzibar (1870-1888) in the luxurious fortress. The last stop is at Mangapwani cavity where slaves were kept waiting for monsoon winded boats to fetch them and to be exiled.
Price Includes:
- Entrance fee if applicable
- 1 Liter bottle of mineral water
- Pick up and drop off from Sea Crest Hotel
- Any transport and waiting charge related to the trip
- Experienced Professional Tour guide
- Liability insurance (if applicable)
- Helmet, goggles for protection and Poncho for rain (if applicable)
- All taxes, fuel surcharges and service fees related to the program cost
Price Excludes:
- Medical insurance
- Any other expenses of a personal nature
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