Advantages: great beach,friendly local,cheaper hotels and quiet holiday
Disadvantages: during the low tide the water tend to go far

...on the east coast of Zanzibar Island at Jambiani village,We stayed for 7 nights at small hotel Mbuyuni Beach Village,the location was great, We had awasome time in our simple but clean thatched beach bungalow. The beach and the l ... Read review

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Welcome to Ciao, Nice first review, but to get a better rating you need to include a lot more information about the place. If you do not know what to write then I suggest that before you write anymore reviews you check out some of the other reviews on this place or other similar locations to use as a guide to help you improve your review. If you update your review let me know and I will re-rate for you. by dharma.roy

Good review by just.bcoz

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Stone Town, the capital.
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Island of Spices
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East of the island doing it rustic
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Advantages: Beaches, Sun, Culture, Food
Disadvantages: Not that easy to get around unless you have experience

As part of a world challenge expedition to Tanzania i got the chance to visit this awesome island for 5 days at the end of our month long stay in the country doing volunteer work and trecking. It was very much a last minute decision to go there as the ea ... Read review

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Yeah, it does sound good. Duncan by torr

Fab review!!!! by pennywa

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Stone Town, the capital.
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Island of Spices
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East of the island doing it rustic
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Advantages: The island and lodge is perfect in every way.
Disadvantages: The only disadvantange is that you have to leave. (And a little pricey)

Mnemba is a private island off the North-eastern coast of Zanzibar. The Mnemba Island Lodge is a luxurious yet natural resort with 10 chalets on the beach. ~THE ISLAND~ Mnemba is the epitome of the perfect idyllic tropical island. The island is a perfec ... Read review

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I'm so jealous! Good review, Alison x by Allyalcock

wow...it sounds out of this world ! by jomarannetyn

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Advantages: Animals are very comfortable seeing new faces
Disadvantages: Can`t find a fault

...one can take in the Ngorongoro Crater today”. Ngorongoro Crater is indeed a beautiful place, and it is teeming with ... Read review

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Sounds amazing, I would love to go to Tanzania, very helpful by Expired-Account

Yet another very good review. I almost feel the heat and the beauty of the place. by tigerthecat

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A game viewer's paradise
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Advantages: Amazing scenery, friendly people
Disadvantages: Harder than expected, expensive park fees, altitude sickness on summit night :(

I attempted to climb Kilimanjaro in February of 2006. I didn't make it to the top due to a combination of altitude sickness and generally feeling bad, but it was the most amazing experience of my life so far. Getting there = I travelled ... Read review

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This is on my list of things to do. My friend did it last year and he only just made it as he was suffering from altitude sicknerss as well. Alison x by Allyalcock

Its a shame you didnt make it to the top, I bet it would have been amazing. The toilets sound very similar to the ones in my local pub :o) by TheHairyGodmother

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Rongai Route
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Marangu climb all the way to the top
by mandyhaley

The Roof of Africa
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Advantages: Quality of service, Distance from city centre
Disadvantages: Cost

The recently renovated hotel has been taken over by an international chain. A complete transformation from the 3* that it was to a 5* that it now is. Very comforting atmosphere with a Casino and a number of restaurants. The Chinese restaurant serves th ... Read review

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Needs more info for a paid rating. by donf18

You could do with more detail about the hotel, what the rooms are like etc by RichPrice

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Advantages: Conveniently sited airport near Zanzibar and gateway to Mozambique
Disadvantages: Few flights but good ones to Dar: KLM, Swiss etc.

There are no facilities for transiting internationally. You must imperatively contact the ground staff for performing your international transit. Otherwise you will have to go through the immigration and customs (50$) for rechecking-in. Fortunately the ... Read review

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A good start - welcome to Ciao! x by ice_pink

Hi and welcome to ciao by wingnut888

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Airport arrival
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Dar, the shorter the better
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Dar es salaam- Haven of Peace
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Advantages: None
Disadvantages: Loads and loads filthy!!!!

This is the worst hotel I have ever stayed in, its even worse than any hostel I have ever stayed in. Its dirty, unsafe, unwelcoming, noisy and generally horrific. I would not be surprised if they rented rooms by the hour. On every floor there is an armed ... Read review

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Welcome to Ciao! by Essexgirl2006

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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 ... Read review

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It sounds like you had a great time. Maybe when you turn green you can add some photos!? by salem_witch

Sounds NICE staz x by x_staz_x

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Stone Town, the capital.
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Island of Spices
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East of the island doing it rustic
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Advantages: The elements of adventure and discovery.
Disadvantages: Not guaranteed to see game like on some other safaris.

I went to Selous Game Reserve in March 1994 as part of a 3-stop holiday to Ras Kutani, Selous and Zanzibar. We landed at Dar es Salaam after an 11 hour flight from Heathrow and almost immediately boarded a small prop plane to take us to Ras Kutani wher ... Read review

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How fantastic to read a review on the Selous game reserve- thats where i'll be staying next year teaching children in Kilombero Valley. Brilliant review, i cant wait to go! by Anneli86

What a wonderful experience, thanks for sharing, jane x by janemain

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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 nig ... Read review

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Really well written,very informative and detailed travel review there, with some great pics too, just to make me really jealous !!!!......Roy..... by n13roy

Some great pics with this one. Scott x by killiefan

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Stone Town, the capital.
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Island of Spices
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A honeymoon hotspot
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Advantages: Great senery, cheap food, accom and beer, friendly people!
Disadvantages: Poor roads and accom, long waits for busses, altitude sickness

This review is about my short stay (one month) in Tanzania during my gap year in 2003 with World Challenge Expiditions - Read on and enjoy... I signed up for the World Challenge Expedition to Tanzania way back in 2001 and knew as soon as I had put my ... Read review

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Such a wonderful experience. I wish I could go to tanzania someday. Really enjoyed your review ;) by ieja

I'll be off to Tanzania in May. Was great to read your review - really imformative. Thanks x by Anneli86

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Wildlife and beaches
by Rowan

A Backpackers Guide.
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Advantages: recommended by Tanzanians
Disadvantages: a little pricey

I will be going to the Peacock Hotel Dar es salaam Tanzania next week and planning to spend about two weeks there. Many people have been talking about this hotel, so I was actually looking for another review here. Anyway, it is being recommend by a long-t ... Read review

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Hi and a warm welcome to ciao. A good first review. I hope you enjoy the ciao experience. Ray by ray52

Have a great time at the hotel in Tanzania. Look forward to reading an update about the hotel when you return. Fionaxx by COOOEEE

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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 admir ... Read review

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you cuold have included more information by vanitaasvin

this sounds great! brill review! luv ya steph* :P xx by StephyBabes

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Stone Town, the capital.
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East of the island doing it rustic
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A honeymoon hotspot
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Advantages: Friendly staff, home made food, serious about their business as tour guides
Disadvantages: A bit out of town

I stayed at the Marangu hotel for a few nights in connection with climbing Kilimanjaro in September/October 2003. When I arrived at Kilimanjaro International airport I had already been in touch with the hotel and arranged for a pick-up. The hotel is locat ... Read review

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You certainly go to some wonderful places! Ann by anwar

Hi A quick answert to Julia. When I went to Tanzania I think 1000 shillings was more or less 1 US dollar...I'm sure you can do the math to get it into pounds :-) Regards Gard by gard

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