During a Try Medics stay in Zanzibar, you and your fellow travelers will reside in the city of Stone Town, the main city on Zanzibar. Stone Town is an ancient coastal town that served as a trading center in the 1800s, making it culturally influenced by many different nations and cultures. Particularly, the Arab influence is notable in the city.
Stone Town is listed by UNESCO as a preserved city. Its location along the Indian Ocean, its winding labyrinth-like streets, and old historic buildings make it a unique city to visit. The hospitals Try Medics collaborates with in Zanzibar are all located in Stone Town. There will be ample opportunity for you and your fellow travelers to explore the city after completing your internship.
As part of your Try Medics stay, you and your fellow travelers will be taken on a guided tour of the city in your first week. You’ll gain insight into the city’s historical sights, businesses, and dining places.
Welcoming Culture
Zanzibar’s population is 95% Muslim. The island’s population is incredibly welcoming towards other cultures and religions. For instance, there is a mosque and a Catholic church in the city located side by side. The city’s residents are accustomed to the many curious tourists who visit Stone Town every year. You’ll be greeted with a smile and a helping hand as you move around the city.
Great Dining Options
Stone Town offers a variety of dining options, ranging from international to local restaurants. You can find a tapas bar, a Japanese restaurant serving sushi, an Indian restaurant, and more.
Every evening, the public space Forodhani Garden transforms into a food market with mobile kitchens offering classic local dishes, many featuring freshly caught fish and seafood. If that’s not your preference, you can try a Zanzibar pizza.
You and your fellow travelers have ample opportunity to have lunch or dinner in Stone Town after completing your internship. Even though you receive meals from Try Medics where you reside, we find that travelers enjoy experiencing some of the many dining options available in Stone Town.
Try Medics House where you’ll reside during the Zanzibar stay.
The Try Medics house in Zanzibar where you and your fellow travelers will stay is located 7 km from the center of Stone Town. You’ll be driven to and from the internship site by our drivers daily. If, after finishing your internship at the hospital, you choose to stay in the city center, our drivers will be available to pick you up later at your convenience.
Take a tour of the Try Medics house where travelers stay in Zanzibar in this video. The house, located in tropical surroundings, has its own pool and provides a comfortable environment so you can feel at home and enjoy time with your fellow travelers. The house is exclusively for those on the program.
Your stay in Zanzibar will not only be marked by relevant professional experiences but also by the encounter with another culture.
Apply now and look forward to get unique firsthand exposure within the field of healthcare
