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user review | Hotel: Fundu Lagoon, Zanzibar
Fundu Lagoon was one of the most magical, lovely, sublime places I've ever visited. It is brilliantly and very thoughtfully run - and carefully taken care of. The staff members are...more
user review | Hotel: 236 Hurumzi, Stone Town
I would not recommend Hurumzi. We were very excited about staying in this hotel ("the most romantic hotel in Africa" etc. etc.) but almost everything about it was...more
Soak up all the island's riches
Buy a brightly printed kanga, take it to a tailor and have a traditional East African dress made. The fabric is beautiful; wrap your shoulders with a gorgeous Zanzibar scarf to be...more
Don't listen to "advice" from friends before you go to a new place. more
Best advice I received for trip to Tanzania
The best two pieces of advice I received before planning my trip to Tanzania was never to depend on rechargeable batteries and to bring lots of new ones. And, bring extra contacts if...more
I really wanted to stay in a resort recommended to me by someone. Alas, it was booked solid and my travel agent reserved a cottage for me at Sultan Palace. What a wonderful place that...more
user review | Hotel: Zanzibar Palace Hotel, Stone Town
Many of the traditional fishing Dao(boat) will book a night sail when they are done working for the day. They can look sketchy but are remarkable and fun. They will sail around and you...more
We were told, 'if you want amazing beaches in East Africa, go to Zanzibar' thankfully we didn't follow that advice, we went to Mafia Island. To a lodge standing on...more
Eat your way through a spice plantation tour
If you've made it all the way to Zanzibar you MUST take a plantation tour. Now where else are you walking along and the guide starts pointing out fresh papaya and how it's...more
user review | Eating: The Silk Route, Stone Town
Excellent Indian food in Stone Town
The food is delicious authentic Indian cuisine, in very comfortable surroundings with good views, and excellent service. Great value for money. Prices similar to nearby restaurants...more
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