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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.
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“Great charming lodge. Very disappointing food”

Shooting Star Lodge

3 of 5 stars
StefPBelgium
Belgium
Nov 22, 2009

I staid 6 nights in Shooting Lodge with my partner. This little lodge is really charming. Bungalows are very spacious, in the middle of a wonderful garden. The hotel is on a little cliff. The view on...more

“Started bad but ended perfect”

Matemwe Beach Village

4 of 5 stars
Ana_Bogdan
Iasi
Nov 22, 2009

It took us some time to get used to this unique location. After some terible experiences on Kilimanjaro and safari at the begining we saw only the bad things in Matemwe Beach Village: -...more

“What a great place”

Coral Rock Hotel

4 of 5 stars
Holidaying_Aussie
Melbourne
Nov 21, 2009

My 12 year old daughter and I stayed at Coral Rock for four days, and we loved it. Neil and Gillian make a big effort to make people feel at home, and very welcome. They are friendly and relaxed as...more

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