This is a small cave. There is a steep stairways down into the cave (which was not there when it was in use). The cave was used to store slaves after the slave market was closed down. The cave in it self is not very interesting. The only interesting part is contemplating how the slaves had it in this cave.
Mangapwani Coral Cave, Zanzibar
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Mangapwani Coral Cave
Tanzania
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Ranked #27 of 30 attractions in Zanzibar
Type: Geologic Formations
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- Jan 12, 2013
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Not very exciting and used very heavily by everyone for many years, this is a tired place that needs attention to make it an attraction, the nearby sand beach is worth the visit though....You cannot go into the cave very far....watch out for the giant millipedes that live in the cool dark.
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The cave is a ways up the coast from Stone Town so not easy to get to unless you have a driver or a car. But it is an important site as part of the history of the slave trade in Zanzibar. There are steps now to get into the cave but it is still a bit tricky and you...
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While it isn't a full-on tour, this is an important site in Zanzibar and will give you real insight into the history of the slave trade there.
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