Zanzibar (Tanzania)

Advantages: Sun, beach, sea life, value for money
Disadvantages: Mosquitos, heat, sea urchins

...to take a trip to Zanzibar after reading much about the island and deciding it would definetly be a good singles vacation. We booked a great package deal 7 nights in Paje by night (which is east of the island)and one night in Stone Town, breakfast included. We arrived at Zanzibar airport which I must say was quite a unique experience in itself as there is not much to it! Baggage is passed through a hole in the wall, and as we found out not all of ...
...from us or anyone around us). As we were waiting for the rest of our hotels guests to arrive we were approached by a child begging, he was rather persistent and kept coming back until we had left, but this was the only time we saw begging at all. The transfer took roughly an hour but the drive was spectacular though and we realised we had arrived in a small paradise. On arriving at Paje by night we were greeted enthusiastically by the staff who ... Read review

Advantages: Beaches, Sun, Culture, Food
Disadvantages: Not that easy to get around unless you have experience

...of the small island of Zanzibar was the awesome beaches and culture which as we found out was much different to that on the mainland. My stay was split into three parts. First an overnight stay in the Hotel Marine in Stone town (the capital of the island), secondly a three night stay in the Matenuve Bahariri beach bungalows on the north east side of the island. The final part was another overnight stay in the Hotel Marine. Because the boat journey ...
...es Salaam international airport to Zanzibar airport which cost about $50 return (bargain!), i think it was air Tanzania but it could have been air Kenya (they all seemed to be working together though). The plane journey was only about 1 hour long and even though it was a bit bunpy it was well worth the money. Zanzibar airport was extremely interesting as it was extremely small and had a really relaxed atmosphere. The luggage came out immediately ... Read review

Advantages: beeches, history
Disadvantages: not much nightlife

...why I went to visit Zanzibar was for the beaches. Zanzibar has amazing white sandy beaches surrounded by the clear blue sea. It's the perfect place to simply, relax, get yourself a golden tan and admire the stuning views. It's very picturesque. There are altogether 25 beaches in Zanzibar, and my personal favourite is Kiwengwa. This beach is less crowded and so it's very peaceful. The only noise is the ocean. There is a place called Shooting Star ...
...- to the south of Zanzibar island to see dolphins. * Prison Island - This was the most interesting tour that I found. This island was once a jail, so I expected it to be maybe a little run down but It wasn't. It's quite a charming little island, good for sun-bathing. Chumbe Island Coral Park is also a place to visit. The ocean is home to 370 species of fish and about 200 species of coral. And the views are breathtaking. Accomodation There are many ... Read review

Advantages: Great market food and masai jewellery.
Disadvantages: You can't walk about on your own.

...notes as no where in Zanzibar ever has any change. For dinner, try the sea food market. An absolutely fantastic range of fresh seafood that will be grilled before your eyes. Squid, crab, tuna, prawn kebabs etc etc. They also have meat kebabs, chips, and fantastic chilli sauce. Try other stalls for Zanzibar pizzas(!), or sugar cane juice. There is also a small souvenirs market, with many of the stalls run by Masai people. The jewellery here was the ... Read review

Advantages: Beautiful beaches, relaxed lifestyle, friendly people
Disadvantages: Delayed flights

My husband took me Zanzibar for our honeymoon. It was one of the best experiences I have ever had. Our flight was due to leave Mombasa, Kenya at 6.30pm for Zanzibar and we were delayed until 9pm! On reaching Zanzibar, we arrived to a warm welcome from the airport staff who were very helpful in helping us get our luggage. I was suprised to see that they have the state of the art technology at such a small airport where they scanned our passports ...
...If you need to do a bit of shopping or experience the culture and people, you need to arrange for a taxi and leave early in the morning before the sun gets too hot. The experience and sights of Zanzibar are definately worth the time and the money. ... Read review