Journal
Journal
Every guide, newest first — kept current from the island.
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Guide · 2026-07-18Cheetahs in the Serengeti: Which Zone, Which Month — Ndutu, Namiri, Seronera ComparedSerengeti cheetah zones compared: Ndutu in January–February is unbeatable, Namiri Plains offers around 550 cheetahs year-round with no vehicle pressure.Read →Guide · 2026-07-18SIM Cards and eSIM in Tanzania & Zanzibar: What Actually WorksSIM cards and eSIM in Tanzania and Zanzibar: Vodacom, Airtel, and Zantel prices, where to buy on arrival, passport rules, and which eSIM plans are worth it.Read →Tanzania · 2026-07-18How to Choose a Safari Operator in Tanzania: Licensing, Vehicles, and the Right QuestionsHow to choose a safari operator in Tanzania: TALA licensing, TATO membership, vehicle standards, private vs shared vehicles, and red flags before you book.Read →Guide · 2026-07-18Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar Ferry: Everything You Need to KnowAzam Marine and Zan Fast Ferries fares (USD 35–100), crossing times, both ferry terminals, booking tips, luggage rules, and the honest flight comparison.Read →Guide · 2026-07-18Tarangire vs. Serengeti vs. Ngorongoro: Which Park Fits You?Tarangire vs Serengeti vs Ngorongoro: entry fees compared (USD 59 / USD 82.60 / USD 70.80), wildlife type, best travel season, and who needs which park.Read →Guide · 2026-06-25Whale Sharks in Zanzibar: Where, When, and How to Find ThemWhale sharks in Zanzibar gather off Kizimkazi from October to February. Snorkel alongside fish up to 12 metres long, from USD 40-80 per person.Read →Guide · 2026-06-25Zanzibar Wellness and Spas: Treatments, Retreats, and Where to BookZanzibar wellness and spas compared: beach massages from USD 15, boutique coconut-oil Swahili treatments, and sunrise yoga — best June to October.Read →Guide · 2026-06-25Zanzibar Water Sports: Complete Guide to Every ActivityZanzibar water sports guide: kitesurfing in Paje, diving at Mnemba Atoll, and whale shark swimming from USD 60, with water at 26-28°C year-round.Read →Guide · 2026-06-25Taarab Music in Zanzibar: The Complete Guide to the Island's SoundTaarab music is Zanzibar's own sound — Swahili poetry over Arab and African rhythms. Hear it live every Friday in Stone Town; both orchestras date to 1958.Read →Guide · 2026-06-25Swimming in Zanzibar: Tides, Jellyfish, and the Best Beaches for Safe SwimmingSwimming in Zanzibar depends on tides: east coast swims 2–4 hours around high tide, Nungwi and Kendwa work at any tide, water 26–29°C year-round.Read →Zanzibar · 2026-06-25Zanzibar Swahili Cooking Class: What to Expect, What It Costs, and How to ChooseZanzibar Swahili cooking classes: standalone vs. spice-farm combo, the dishes you'll cook, honest prices (USD 20–68+), and how to spot a real class from a demo.Read →Zanzibar · 2026-06-25Zanzibar Sunset: Best Spots, Timings, and the East vs West Coast SecretZanzibar sunset guide: the west coast — Kendwa, Nungwi, Stone Town — gets the show around 18:00–18:45. Best spots, dhow cruises from USD 35 and photo tips.Read →Zanzibar · 2026-06-25Stargazing in Zanzibar: Southern Cross, Milky Way, and the Dark Skies of the East CoastStargazing in Zanzibar at 6°S: Southern Cross and Milky Way from May to October, darkest beaches at Jambiani and Matemwe, best around new moon.Read →Zanzibar · 2026-06-25Zanzibar Spice Tour: Honest Guide & What to ExpectWhat a Zanzibar spice tour actually is, what you taste and smell, half-day timings, rough prices, and how to pick a good one without the tourist traps.Read →Guide · 2026-06-25Zanzibar's Spice History: How Cloves Made the Island RichZanzibar spice history: cloves arrived around 1812–1818, Sultan Said moved his capital here in 1840, and the isles grew 90% of the world supply by 1834.Read →Guide · 2026-06-25Zanzibar Seaweed Farming: Who Grows It, Where to See It, and What It BecomesZanzibar seaweed farming employs 23,000+ farmers, 88% women, on east coast reef flats. See farms at low tide in Jambiani and Paje; tours cost USD 15.Read →Zanzibar · 2026-06-25Sea Turtles in Zanzibar: Mnarani Conservation Pond and Where to See ThemSea turtles in Zanzibar: Mnarani Conservation Pond in Nungwi (USD 10, est. 1993), green turtle nesting at Chumbe, and when humpback whales pass through.Read →Guide · 2026-06-25Zanzibar Rainy Season: What It's Actually Like and Whether to GoZanzibar rainy season explained: heavy long rains hit hard in April-May, while light short rains in October-November bring rates 15-25% lower.Read →Zanzibar · 2026-06-25Prison Island Zanzibar (Changuu Island): Giant Tortoises, Colonial History & SnorkellingPrison Island (Changuu): 5.6 km from Stone Town, 20–30 min by boat, USD 4 entry, Aldabra giant tortoises up to 196 years old, reef snorkelling on the west side.Read →Guide · 2026-06-25Pemba Island Diving: The Indian Ocean's Best-Kept Diving SecretPemba Island diving guide: wall dives with 30-60 metre visibility, hammerhead sharks from July to October, and almost no other dive boats around.Read →Zanzibar · 2026-06-25Paje Kite Schools: Which School to Choose in ZanzibarHonest comparison of Paje's main kite schools — Kite Centre Zanzibar, Aquaholics, Bkite, Kite Paradise, B4Kitesurf: prices, IKO status, and who each suits best.Read →Guide · 2026-06-25Zanzibar Packing List: What to Actually BringZanzibar packing list: what to bring for beach, Stone Town's modest dress code, and safari — plus ZIC insurance, the plastic bag ban, and malaria tablets.Read →Guide · 2026-06-25Zanzibar Mangroves: Chwaka Bay, Kayaking, and the Coastal Ecology Behind Zanzibar's SeafoodZanzibar's mangroves at Chwaka Bay shelter 10 tree species and nurse the reef fish behind local seafood. Kayak the channels at high tide for a quiet paddle.Read →Guide · 2026-06-25Mafia Island Diving: The Complete Guide to East Africa's Best ReefMafia Island diving guide: whale sharks October–March, 821 km² marine park, Kitutia Reef's 40 coral genera, best diving season June–October.Read →
