How British woman Briony Deuchar fell in love with Zanzibar

By Anganile Mwakyanjala

Dar es Salaam. "What is one fear or phobia that has always haunted you and, deep down, you wish you could overcome? They say once you do, you become a changed person, and your outlook on life is altered forever. I have a terrible fear of heights, which terrifies me to the core. However, in Zanzibar, the sky has become a tourist attraction for close to three years now.

In a country known for its safaris, many tourists would come to see the Big Five animals in the wilderness, climb the acclaimed Mount Kilimanjaro, and visit the Serengeti. But now, skydiving has made its way to Tanzania, an odd activity that has captured the attention of many visitors. At the Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, their banner is visibly displayed, attracting curious tourists who had no prior plans to participate in skydiving or didn't even know that skydiving is available on the island. "We attract a lot of people. We get adrenaline junkies, people who have skydiving on their bucket list," she said. Tourists who come for safaris in mainland Tanzania and decide to spend a few days relaxing in Zanzibar tend to try skydiving upon learning that it's available. That's how the word has spread about their service, inevitably with the help of social media as well. After all, who doesn't want to post such a brave experience on their social media?

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How British woman Briony Deuchar fell in love with Zanzibar

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