Journal
Journal
Every guide, newest first — kept current from the island.
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Zanzibar · 2026-06-25Kendwa Rocks Full Moon Party 2026: Everything You Need to KnowKendwa Rocks Full Moon Party guide: exact dates, entry fees, what to expect, how to get there from Stone Town, and whether it's worth planning your trip around.Read →Guide · 2026-06-25Zanzibar Island Hopping: Unguja, Pemba, Mafia and Chumbe CombinedZanzibar island hopping guide: combine Unguja, Pemba diving and Mafia whale sharks in 7–12 nights, with flight times, itineraries and island picks.Read →Guide · 2026-06-25Zanzibar History: 2,000 Years of the Indian Ocean's Most Contested IslandZanzibar history spans 2,000 years — Omani sultans, the 38-minute Anglo-Zanzibar War of 1896, the 1964 revolution, and UNESCO Stone Town since 2000.Read →Guide · 2026-06-25Fishing in Zanzibar: Pemba Channel, Traditional Ngalawa Fishing, and the Jambiani Octopus StoryZanzibar fishing guide: Pemba Channel big game peaks November–March, half-day charters from USD 283, plus traditional ngalawa trips from Jambiani.Read →Guide · 2026-06-25Zanzibar Fishing Villages: Dhow Building, Kizimkazi, Matemwe, and NungwiZanzibar's fishing villages guide: watch dhow building at Nungwi, spot dolphins at Kizimkazi near its 1107 CE mosque, and see Matemwe canoes at dawn.Read →Guide · 2026-06-25Zanzibar Festivals and Events: Complete Calendar GuideZanzibar festivals: Sauti za Busara draws 23,000+ to Stone Town each February; ZIFF runs June/July; Mwaka Kogwa marks Shirazi New Year in Makunduchi.Read →Guide · 2026-06-25Zanzibar East Coast: Matemwe, Paje, Jambiani, Bwejuu & Michamvi GuideZanzibar's east coast — Matemwe, Paje, Jambiani, Bwejuu, Michamvi — compared honestly: tides, kitesurfing, snorkelling, seaweed farming, and which beach suits you.Read →Zanzibar · 2026-06-25Zanzibar Dive Sites: Beginner to Advanced — Full Site-by-Site GuideEvery Zanzibar dive site rated by depth, current, and skill level — Mnemba Atoll, Leven Bank, Chumbe, and Stone Town wrecks — with prices and suitability notes.Read →Guide · 2026-06-25Zanzibar Dhow Sailing: Sunset Cruises, Sandbank Day Trips, and Multi-Day ChartersZanzibar dhow sailing guide: sunset cruises from Stone Town from USD 35, Mnemba sandbank day trips, and 2–5 day dhow camping — plus how to pick a real sail.Read →Guide · 2026-06-25Cycling in Zanzibar: Routes, Bike Hire, and Road ConditionsZanzibar cycling guide: flat coastal routes like Stone Town to Nungwi (57 km) and Paje to Kizimkazi, bike hire from USD 10/day, best June–October weather.Read →Guide · 2026-06-25Zanzibar Culture & Etiquette Guide: What Every Visitor Needs to KnowZanzibar is roughly 99% Muslim, and Stone Town, markets, mosques, and villages have distinct norms around dress, behaviour, and religion. Here’s what to expect.Read →Guide · 2026-06-25Zanzibar Traditional Crafts: Carved Doors, Kanga Fabric, Tinga-Tinga Painting, and Where to BuyZanzibar traditional crafts: Omani vs Indian carved doors, kanga fabric with Swahili proverbs, 1960s tinga-tinga art, and buying at Darajani Bazaar.Read →Zanzibar · 2026-06-25Zanzibar Coral Reefs: Ecology, Bleaching History, Marine Protected Areas, and ConservationZanzibar coral reefs today: how the 1998 bleaching event killed about 50% of coral cover, which reefs recovered, and 3 marine protected areas to visit.Read →Zanzibar · 2026-06-25Chumbe Island Eco-Lodge: Bungalows, Prices, and What to Expect OvernightChumbe Island eco-lodge: 7 off-grid solar bungalows, all-inclusive from USD 500–700 per person per night. Turtle nesting runs Nov–Mar; closed April to mid-June.Read →Zanzibar · 2026-06-25Zanzibar Car Hire and Scooter Rental: The Honest GuideZanzibar car hire and scooter rental: scooters run USD 10–20/day, cars USD 15–50/day. Zanzibar drives on the left — here's when to hire a driver instead.Read →Guide · 2026-06-25Zanzibar Beaches: Which Beach to Choose — Nungwi, Paje, Matemwe & MoreNungwi vs Paje vs Matemwe vs Michamvi Pingwe compared: tidal patterns, kitesurfing at Paje, Mnemba snorkelling from Matemwe, and family-friendly Nungwi.Read →Guide · 2026-06-25Zanzibar Beach Bars and Sunset Spots: The Complete GuideZanzibar's best beach bars and sunset spots by zone: Forodhani's night market from 18:00, Africa House sundowners, and Nungwi's west-facing beachfront bars.Read →Guide · 2026-06-25Zanzibar Architecture Guide: Carved Doors, Coral Rag, and How to Read a Stone Town BuildingZanzibar architecture guide: how to read Stone Town's 3 carved door traditions, coral rag walls that beat 35°C heat, and the Old Fort built 1698–1701.Read →Guide · 2026-06-25Zanzibar All-Inclusive Resorts: What's Included and Whether It's Worth ItZanzibar all-inclusive resorts explained: what's covered, what costs extra, and who should book. North-coast rates run USD 150-350 per person nightly.Read →Guide · 2026-06-25Zanzibar Airport Guide: Arrivals, Transfers, ZIC Insurance, and Everything You Need to KnowZanzibar Airport (ZNZ) sits 15–20 minutes from Stone Town. Buy mandatory ZIC insurance (USD 44/adult) before flying, then allow 1h15 to the east coast.Read →Zanzibar · 2026-06-25Zanzibar 1-Week Itinerary 2026: 7 Days, 3 Bases, the Honest Day-by-Day PlanZanzibar 7-day itinerary 2026: Stone Town, Nungwi and Paje, 2 nights each — day-by-day plan with transfer times, activity prices, and a tidal warning.Read →Guide · 2026-06-25Zebras in Tanzania: Migration Partners, Stripe Science, and Where to See ThemZebras in Tanzania: about 300,000 plains zebras lead the great migration ahead of wildebeest. Best viewing in Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti, Tarangire.Read →Guide · 2026-06-25Zebra vs Wildebeest Tanzania: Migration Partners ComparedZebra vs wildebeest in Tanzania: how 250,000 zebras and 1.37 million wildebeest co-lead the Serengeti migration, and where to see each species best.Read →Tanzania · 2026-06-25Tanzania Wildlife Photography: Equipment, Light, and Park StrategiesTanzania wildlife photography guide: shoot golden hour, 06:00–08:00 and 16:30–18:30, with a 400mm telephoto minimum, 500mm for cheetah action.Read →
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