Journal
Journal
Every guide, newest first — kept current from the island.
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Zanzibar · 2026-06-24Zanzibar Photography Guide 2026: Best Spots, Drone Rules, and TimingZanzibar photography: best spots — Stone Town's carved doors, east coast tidal flat, Nungwi sunset — TCAA drone rules, golden hour, portrait etiquette.Read →Zanzibar · 2026-06-24Pemba Island 2026: Diving, Ngezi Forest, and Why Pemba Is the Opposite of ZanzibarPemba Island 2026: dive visibility 30–60m, the endemic Pemba Flying Fox, Ngezi Forest Reserve, and a 30-minute flight from ZNZ. Honest advice on who should go.Read →Zanzibar · 2026-06-24Paje Zanzibar 2026: Kitesurfing, Tidal Lagoon, the Honest Village GuidePaje on Zanzibar's east coast is the island's kitesurfing hub: best wind months, top kite schools, how the tides work, and where to find cheap places to stay.Read →Zanzibar · 2026-06-24Nungwi Zanzibar 2026: Sunset, No Tide Drama, the Honest GuideNungwi Zanzibar 2026: the north coast without tide problems. Why the sea is always swimmable, what all-inclusive resorts don't tell you, and where to eat.Read →Guide · 2026-06-24Zanzibar Nightlife: What to Actually Do After DarkZanzibar nightlife by zone: Forodhani night market opens at 18:00 in Stone Town, and Kendwa hosts the monthly Full Moon Beach Party up north.Read →Zanzibar · 2026-06-24Mnemba Atoll Zanzibar: Snorkelling, Diving & the Private Island (Honest Guide)Mnemba Atoll Zanzibar: day snorkelling USD 30–80, 20m+ visibility, CORDAP coral restoration, &Beyond lodge from USD 1,650 pppn. Crowded boats — go early.Read →Zanzibar · 2026-06-24Michamvi Pingwe Zanzibar 2026: The Mchanga Sandbank and the Quietest CornerMichamvi Pingwe on Zanzibar's east coast: the Mchanga sandbank appears at low tide, how to time it, boutique hotels from USD 120, and why Tim lives here.Read →Zanzibar · 2026-06-24Matemwe Zanzibar 2026: Quiet Village, Closest Base for Mnemba AtollMatemwe on Zanzibar's northeast coast: quieter than Nungwi, the shortest boat ride to Mnemba Atoll (USD 30–40 vs USD 50+ from Nungwi), plus yoga retreats.Read →Zanzibar · 2026-06-24Mafia Island 2026: Whale Sharks, Diving, Marine Park — the Honest GuideMafia Island Tanzania 2026: whale shark snorkelling October–March (USD 60–120), East Africa’s largest marine park, how to get there, plus accommodation.Read →Zanzibar · 2026-06-24Kizimkazi Zanzibar 2026: Dolphin Tour Guide — What You Really ExperienceKizimkazi Zanzibar dolphin tour 2026: Spinner dolphins and Humpback dolphins, when sightings are reliable, which operators are ethical, what the Kizimkazi Mosque is.Read →Zanzibar · 2026-06-24Kendwa Beach Zanzibar 2026: Full Moon Party, Quieter than NungwiKendwa Beach Zanzibar 2026: 3 km south of Nungwi, swimmable year-round, home to the monthly Full Moon Party. Guide to stays, sunsets, tides and family travel.Read →Zanzibar · 2026-06-24Jozani Forest Zanzibar 2026: Red Colobus Monkeys, Mangroves, Entry GuideJozani Forest Zanzibar 2026: the only place on earth to see the wild Zanzibar Red Colobus monkey. Entry USD 12, mangrove boardwalk, best time to visit.Read →Zanzibar · 2026-06-24Jambiani Zanzibar 2026: Seaweed Farms, Village Life, Quieter than PajeJambiani, Zanzibar's calmer alternative to Paje: Mwani Mamas seaweed tours, boutique hotels from USD 80, tidal logic, and why couples often pick it over Nungwi.Read →Zanzibar · 2026-06-24Zanzibar Health Guide 2026: Malaria, ZIC Insurance, Medical FacilitiesZanzibar health 2026: mandatory ZIC insurance (USD 44), malaria prophylaxis, vaccinations, medical facilities, first-aid kit, and what to do in an emergency.Read →Zanzibar · 2026-06-24Zanzibar with Children 2026: Family Holiday Guide — Which Beach, What to KnowZanzibar 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 →Guide · 2026-06-24Zanzibar Dolphins: Kizimkazi Guide and Ethical Swim TipsZanzibar dolphins at Kizimkazi: spinner and bottlenose pods rest in the south. Tours run 06:00–09:00; watching from the boat is the ethical choice.Read →Zanzibar · 2026-06-24Zanzibar Dhow Cruise 2026: Safari Blue, Sunset Dhow & What to BookZanzibar dhow cruise options compared: Safari Blue full-day from USD 65 out of Fumba, sunset dhow trips from Nungwi, and the Nakupenda sandbank day trip.Read →Zanzibar · 2026-06-24Zanzibar Day Trips: Prison Island, Jozani, Chumbe, Mnemba & SandbanksBest Zanzibar day trips from Stone Town and the east coast: Prison Island tortoises, Jozani red colobus, Chumbe reef, Mnemba snorkelling, Mchanga sandbank.Read →Zanzibar · 2026-06-24Chumbe Island: Zanzibar's Private Coral ReserveChumbe Island: Zanzibar's best-preserved coral reef, 40 minutes from Stone Town. 7 solar eco-bungalows from USD 500/night, protected as a reserve since 1994.Read →Zanzibar · 2026-06-24Zanzibar Budget Guide 2026: What a Holiday Really CostsWhat Zanzibar actually 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 →Guide · 2026-06-24Tanzania Wildlife Guide: What Animals to See and WhereTanzania wildlife guide: the Serengeti holds 1.3 million wildebeest and 550 cheetah, while Ngorongoro Crater shelters the last 30–40 black rhino.Read →Tanzania · 2026-06-24Tarangire National Park: When to Go — Month by MonthThe best time to visit Tarangire: dry-season elephant herds of 200+ at the river July–September, plus green-season birding and how to time your visit.Read →Tanzania · 2026-06-24Serengeti Zones: Which Area to Stay In and WhenThe Serengeti's four zones peak at different times: river crossings north July-October, calving south December-March, zones up to 150km apart.Read →Tanzania · 2026-06-24Tanzania Safari Preparation 2026: The Complete 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 →
