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Visiting Zanzibar, Tanzania


Fifteen miles from mainland Tanzania, the Zanzibar Archipelago consists of main island Unguja, Pemba and many small islands. Zanzibar City's old quarter, Stone Town, is a World Heritage Site. Nutmeg, cinnamon and cloves are just some of the crops that won Zanzibar the name of The Spice Islands. Minibuses link major towns and hiring a taxi driver is often as cheap as car rental if visiting ruined palaces, fishing villages, coral caves or hoping for a glimpse of the rare leopards of Jozani Forest. more » Fifteen miles from mainland Tanzania, the Zanzibar Archipelago consists of main island Unguja, Pemba and many small islands. Zanzibar City's old quarter, Stone Town, is a World Heritage Site. Nutmeg, cinnamon and cloves are just some of the crops that won Zanzibar the name of The Spice Islands. Minibuses link major towns and hiring a taxi driver is often as cheap as car rental if visiting ruined palaces, fishing villages, coral caves or hoping for a glimpse of the rare leopards of Jozani Forest. « less
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Shooting Star Lodge

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

Matemwe Beach Village

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

Coral Rock Hotel

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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