This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). It’s hard to imagine what the Africans of Zanzibar made of the Persians when they arrived in the 10th century, sailing in on dhow boats ...
Lamu Old Town is the oldest and best-preserved Swahili settlement in East Africa, retaining its traditional functions. Built in coral stone and mangrove timber, the town is characterized by the ...
Swahili palm leaf trays are a staple of coastal African culture, where they are used for serving food and decorative purposes ...