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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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Karafuu Hotel Beach Resort

4 of 5 stars
London
Nov 10, 2009

Karafuu hotel is amazing. Great place, relaxed and really enjoyable. What really makes the place great though is the Diving Centre. Professional, helpful with everything (even not divign related!)....more

Mapenzi Beach Club

5 of 5 stars
south africa
Nov 10, 2009

The best ever..... Sept/Oct best time to go. The service was great. The hotel offers some deals but your best option is to go down to the beach and ask for Solomon Verimark or James Bond they offer...more

Tower Top Restaurant

1 of 5 stars
Pretoria
Nov 10, 2009

After receiving numerous positive feed backs from friend that have visited 236 Hurumsi, we left having dinner there as our intended grand finale to Zanzibar. What a mistake! Food was and absolute...more

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