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Visiting Zanzibar Archipelago, Tanzania


A group of islands and islets some 25 miles off the Tanzanian coast, the Zanzibar Archipelago is headlined by Unguja (often referred to simply as Zanzibar) and Pemba. Once a separate nation, Zanzibar has a long history of trade with the Arab world, dating back to at least the 11th century. The capital, Stone Town, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and has many interesting historic attractions. Zanzibar's bright white beaches and nearby coral reefs make it very popular with the sun and sea set.
Flights: Cheap airfare to Zanzibar Archipelago (arriving in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania - Dar es Salaam Intl)

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177 Hotels & Accommodations

28 Things to Do

18 Restaurants

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Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa

Jul 5, 2009

Having been upgraded from their sister hotel The Sultan Sands I did not know what to expect. The hotel reception staff were extremely polite and helpful as were all the restaurant and bar staff who...more

Chumbe Island Coral Park

Jul 5, 2009

We have visited the beatiful island of Chumbe and were very excited of the whole place. We had a couple of wonderful days together with other guests and the nice people working in the area. The way of...more

Mtoni Marine

2 of 5 stars
London, United Kingdom
Jul 5, 2009

We stayed here last June and after one night had to move hotel, as there were building works going on in the complex which woke us up at 8am. We were not aware of this before we arrived. The building...more

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Samwa or Tropical Tours June 18, 2009, 1 reply
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