Elkana Kuhenga
The tourist left with great memories as they savoured the
flavours of the Spice Tour. The MV Seabourn Sojourn, sailing from Mahe,
Seychelles, with 800 tourists, docked in Zanzibar on Friday.
The ship was due to dock at the Dar es Salaam Port late on
Monday to complete a six day stay in the country, before the vessel heads to
the port of Durban, South Africa, where it is expected to dock this Saturday.
A luxurious adventure ended for the tourists after they
sampled Zanzibar's tourist attractions, including Jozani - Chwaka Bay
Conversation Area, which is a natural protected forest reserve covering about
30km² about 23 miles South of Zanzibar Town.
The coral rag zone is habitat for wildlife species of
national and international significance including the endemic and near extinct
Zanzibar leopard and the red colobus monkey.
The MV Seabourn Sojourn's final departure from Zanzibar was
a joyous event, accompanied by a respectful send-off led by the KMKM Navy unit.
Also in presence was the Mr Rahim Bhaloo, Chairman of the Zanzibar Association
of Tourism Investors (ZATI).
The travellers carried with them memories of a luxurious and
adventurous experience that will undoubtedly stay with them for a lifetime.
The cruise ship began its journey in Miami, Florida, in
January and will sail for 140 days, visiting 58 ports in 27 countries and six
continents with 12 overnights. The voyage will end on May 27 in Barcelona,
Spain.
Originally Kenya was on the itinerary, with the ship set to
dock at the port of Mombasa. Still, the cruise ship changed its course to
Tanzania.