Journal
Journal
Every guide, newest first — kept current from the island.
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Zanzibar · 2026-11-02Zanzibar Taxis and Transfers: Fares and TipsHow Zanzibar taxis work: no meters, agree the price first, plus rough airport fares to Stone Town and the east coast and when a hotel transfer wins.Read →Zanzibar · 2026-10-31Zanzibar Entry Requirements 2026Zanzibar tourist visa (USD 50; US citizens pay USD 100 for a multiple-entry visa), mandatory ZIC travel insurance (USD 44 adult / USD 22 child).Read →Zanzibar · 2026-10-31Best Beaches in Zanzibar, Compared by CoastA coast-by-coast guide to Zanzibar's best beaches: Nungwi and Kendwa for swimming, Paje for kite, plus the tide pattern on the east coast.Read →Guide · 2026-10-30Zanzibar Airport Guide: Arrivals, Transfers, ZICZanzibar Airport (ZNZ) is 15–20 minutes from Stone Town. Buy mandatory ZIC insurance (USD 44/adult) before flying; allow 1h15 to the east coast.Read →Tanzania · 2026-10-30Tanzania Safari Preparation 2026: Pre-Trip ChecklistTanzania safari preparation 2026: vaccinations, malaria prophylaxis, bush-flight luggage rules (15 kg soft bag), clothing colours, and what to book ahead.Read →Tanzania · 2026-10-30Tanzania Money: Cash, Cards & Daily CostsHow money works in Tanzania: when to use TZS vs USD, where cards and ATMs work, daily budgets, safari price bands and how much cash to carry.Read →Guide · 2026-10-30Safari Packing List for Tanzania: Clothes and KitA safari packing list for Tanzania and Kenya — what gets used on a real game drive, what to leave home, and the few things worth spending on.Read →Zanzibar · 2026-10-29Zanzibar Budget Guide 2026: What It CostsWhat Zanzibar costs in 2026: mandatory fees (visa USD 50 + ZIC USD 44), hotel price tiers, activities, and when it's cheapest to visit each year.Read →Tanzania · 2026-10-29Tanzania Solo Travel: Costs, Single SupplementsTanzania solo travel costs and logistics: group vs private safari, single supplements, transport, insurance and a realistic 10-day solo budget.Read →Guide · 2026-10-28Zanzibar Island Hopping: Unguja, Pemba, Mafia, ChumbeZanzibar island hopping guide: combine Unguja, Pemba diving and Mafia whale sharks in 7–12 nights, with flight times, itineraries and island picks.Read →Guide · 2026-10-15Solo Female Travel in Tanzania and ZanzibarSolo female travel in Tanzania and Zanzibar: practical safety guide covering safaris, Stone Town dress code, and how to handle single supplements at lodges.Read →Zanzibar · 2026-10-14Zanzibar Solo Travel: An Honest GuideZanzibar solo travel guide: safe for women travelers, with Stone Town dress-code tips and why the east coast has the friendliest scene.Read →Zanzibar · 2026-10-14Mafia Island 2026: Whale Sharks, Diving, Marine ParkMafia Island Tanzania 2026: whale shark snorkelling October to March (USD 50–100 for most tours), East Africa's largest marine park, access and stays.Read →Guide · 2026-10-13Tanzania With Kids: Age and BeachesTanzania with children: what age to start, which Zanzibar beaches suit kids, family activities on the island and how to add a short safari.Read →Guide · 2026-10-13Tanzania Budget Safari: Real CostsTanzania budget safari costs explained: budget camping tours run roughly USD 250-300 per person per day, with Serengeti park entry alone at USD 82.60 per day.Read →Guide · 2026-10-12Zanzibar Rainy Season: What It's Like, Should You GoZanzibar has two rainy seasons: long rains April to May, short rains in November. What to expect, what closes, and what low season saves.Read →Zanzibar · 2026-10-12Zanzibar with Children 2026: Beaches and Family TipsZanzibar with children 2026: which beach works best for families (Nungwi vs east coast), malaria prophylaxis for kids, ZIC costs, what to do, best season.Read →Zanzibar · 2026-10-12Why Zanzibar's East Coast (and the Truth on Tides)Zanzibar's east coast (Paje, Jambiani, Michamvi Pingwe) versus the busy north, and how the tides work, with what to do at low tide.Read →Guide · 2026-10-12Zanzibar vs Thailand: Two Very Different Beach HolidaysZanzibar vs Thailand compared: Zanzibar wins on wildlife, Stone Town heritage and a 9-hour Frankfurt nonstop; Thailand on island variety and infrastructure.Read →Guide · 2026-10-12Zanzibar vs Seychelles: Which Indian Ocean Island to ChooseZanzibar vs Seychelles: Zanzibar is cheaper, richer in culture, and the ideal Tanzania safari gateway; Seychelles wins on pure beaches and total privacy.Read →Guide · 2026-10-11Lake Natron Flamingos: Best Time and What You SeeLake Natron hosts the world's largest lesser flamingo breeding colony, 1.5–2.5 million birds, 75% of the global population. Best time: late May to November.Read →Guide · 2026-10-11Cheetahs in Tanzania: Where to GoCheetahs in Tanzania: the Serengeti holds the main population, and Ndutu in January–February is the prime sighting window. Where and when to go.Read →Tanzania · 2026-10-11Cheetah Conservation in Tanzania: Numbers and ThreatsCheetah conservation in Tanzania: fewer than 7,000 cheetahs remain worldwide, and the Serengeti holds one of only two populations above 1,000 animals.Read →Zanzibar · 2026-10-10Zanzibar Travel Tips 2026 for First-Time VisitorsZanzibar travel tips for 2026: ZIC insurance (USD 44), eVisa, SIM card, dress code, tipping, tides, transport, money, health, from a long-time east coast resident.Read →
