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  • World Is My Oyster

    Zanzibar: Days 31-35 | Dec 17 06'

    by World Is My Oyster a 28 year old from New York City, on vacation in Zanzibar

    "Relaxing, magical and entertaining for all who like the easy life."

    To get to Dar Es Salaam, we drove for 2, 12 hour days.  We crossed into Tanzania were the visa purchase works by you putting a US $50 bill in... Continue reading »

  • Becs and Chris

    Tanzania - Zanzibar paradise? | May 23 06'

    by Becs and Chris a traveling as a couple from London, on vacation in Zanzibar

    "To pee or not to pee?"

    We had been dreaming of the Zanzibar section of our trip for what seemed like an eternity. Azure waters, palm fringed white sands, coral reefs, fre... Continue reading »

  • Rambling Retirees

    Zanzibar | Jan 17 08'

    by Rambling Retirees a male traveling as a couple from Prince George, on vacation in Zanzibar

    "The streets of Stonetown are very very narrow."

    January 18th our flight from Kilimanjaro to Zanzibar left at 8:00 am.  We took the Air Tanzania shuttle from the hotel.  It was free vers... Continue reading »

  • Matt and Alisa

    Dr. Parker - Medicine Woman | Oct 07 08'

    by Matt and Alisa a male traveling as a couple from Vancouver, on vacation in Zanzibar

    "I tried to stop Alisa prior to her entering the room which would have allowed us to watch a surgery in progress."

    Leaving Southern Africa we have now arrived in East Africa, more specifically Tanzania. An over night train (7 hours late of course) took us from M... Continue reading »

  • michelle finkelstein

    Days 8, 9 & 10: Zanzibar Beach Destination | Jul 25 07'

    by michelle finkelstein a female from San Francisco, on vacation in Zanzibar

    "Zanzibar’s different coasts offer a range of natural beauty and accommodations."

    Zanzibar’s different coasts offer a range of natural beauty and accommodations. I found the east coast to have the best beaches, diving and hotels.... Continue reading »

  • AfricaAlli

    New Year on a beautiful island | Dec 26 06'

    by AfricaAlli a 33 year old female from Hitchin, on vacation in Zanzibar

    "Happy new year!"

    I have to admit I was completely spoilt rotten by my lovely boyfriend, taking me to such a gorgeous place.  The views over the Indian Ocean we... Continue reading »

  • Bill Benson

    Moondance - Van Morrison | Jan 31 07'

    by Bill Benson a 40 year old male from Brooklyn, on vacation in Zanzibar

    2-1-07 Zanzibar Kendwa BeachZanzibar.  The word alone conjures images of the exotic and magical in my mind.  History tells of its import... Continue reading »

  • Jazz

    Reverse Bargaining | Apr 14 07'

    by Jazz a 28 year old female from Montreal, on vacation in Zanzibar

    I met a really nice shop owner in Zanzibar stone town. I was looking for a bao board (a Swahili game I learned to play on the beach) and star... Continue reading »

  • Un Petit Tour

    Aaaaahhh, Zanzibar Island | Sep 30 06'

    by Un Petit Tour a male traveling as a couple from Liverpool, on vacation in Zanzibar

    Sophie: Notre dernière semaine au Kenya promettait d'être bien calme, vu qu'on avait prévu de la passer a Zanzibar, iîe magnifique au charme except... Continue reading »

  • Fon Corleone

    Tasting Paradise | Jul 10 05'

    by Fon Corleone a 30 year old male from Lexington, on vacation in Zanzibar

    "It was decided that $15 was fair for bed, breakfast, and a little slice of heaven."

    Touching down on Zanzibar Island, we were greeted by Baboos colleague, Baboo. This one claimed to be the original Baboo. Taylor and I were undecide... Continue reading »

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