https://wildtosea.com/en/ Expert guides to safari and Zanzibar — from the Serengeti to the Indian Ocean. en Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://wildtosea.com/en/tanzania/solo-female-travel/ https://wildtosea.com/en/tanzania/solo-female-travel/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Solo female travel in Tanzania and Zanzibar: practical safety guide covering safaris, Stone Town dress code, and how to handle single supplements at lodges. tanzania https://wildtosea.com/en/zanzibar/mafia/ https://wildtosea.com/en/zanzibar/mafia/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Mafia Island Tanzania 2026: whale shark snorkelling October to March (USD 50–100 for most tours), East Africa's largest marine park, access and stays. zanzibar https://wildtosea.com/en/zanzibar/solo-travel/ https://wildtosea.com/en/zanzibar/solo-travel/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Zanzibar solo travel guide: safe for women travelers, with Stone Town dress-code tips and why the east coast has the friendliest scene. zanzibar https://wildtosea.com/en/tanzania/budget-safari/ https://wildtosea.com/en/tanzania/budget-safari/ Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Tanzania 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. tanzania https://wildtosea.com/en/tanzania/with-children/ https://wildtosea.com/en/tanzania/with-children/ Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Tanzania with children: what age to start, which Zanzibar beaches suit kids, family activities on the island and how to add a short safari. tanzania https://wildtosea.com/en/compare/zanzibar-vs-seychelles/ https://wildtosea.com/en/compare/zanzibar-vs-seychelles/ Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Zanzibar vs Seychelles: Zanzibar is cheaper, richer in culture, and the ideal Tanzania safari gateway; Seychelles wins on pure beaches and total privacy. compare https://wildtosea.com/en/compare/zanzibar-vs-thailand/ https://wildtosea.com/en/compare/zanzibar-vs-thailand/ Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Zanzibar vs Thailand compared: Zanzibar wins on wildlife, Stone Town heritage and a 9-hour Frankfurt nonstop; Thailand on island variety and infrastructure. compare https://wildtosea.com/en/zanzibar/east-coast/tides-and-villages/ https://wildtosea.com/en/zanzibar/east-coast/tides-and-villages/ Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Zanzibar's east coast (Paje, Jambiani, Michamvi Pingwe) versus the busy north, and how the tides work, with what to do at low tide. zanzibar https://wildtosea.com/en/zanzibar/family/ https://wildtosea.com/en/zanzibar/family/ Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Zanzibar with children 2026: which beach works best for families (Nungwi vs east coast), malaria prophylaxis for kids, ZIC costs, what to do, best season. zanzibar https://wildtosea.com/en/zanzibar/rainy-season/ https://wildtosea.com/en/zanzibar/rainy-season/ Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Zanzibar has two rainy seasons: long rains April to May, short rains in November. What to expect, what closes, and what low season saves. zanzibar https://wildtosea.com/en/tanzania/cheetah-conservation/ https://wildtosea.com/en/tanzania/cheetah-conservation/ Sun, 11 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Cheetah conservation in Tanzania: fewer than 7,000 cheetahs remain worldwide, and the Serengeti holds one of only two populations above 1,000 animals. tanzania https://wildtosea.com/en/tanzania/cheetahs/ https://wildtosea.com/en/tanzania/cheetahs/ Sun, 11 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Cheetahs in Tanzania: the Serengeti holds the main population, and Ndutu in January–February is the prime sighting window. Where and when to go. tanzania https://wildtosea.com/en/tanzania/flamingos/ https://wildtosea.com/en/tanzania/flamingos/ Sun, 11 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Lake 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. tanzania https://wildtosea.com/en/zanzibar/entry-requirements/ https://wildtosea.com/en/zanzibar/entry-requirements/ Sun, 11 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Zanzibar tourist visa (USD 50 on arrival), mandatory ZIC travel insurance (USD 44 adult / USD 22 child). zanzibar https://wildtosea.com/en/tanzania/arusha/ https://wildtosea.com/en/tanzania/arusha/ Sat, 10 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Arusha Tanzania 2026: the starting point for every northern circuit safari, JRO vs ARK airports, hotel picks, and how safari logistics work. tanzania https://wildtosea.com/en/tanzania/travel-insurance/ https://wildtosea.com/en/tanzania/travel-insurance/ Sat, 10 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Tanzania travel insurance must cover medical evacuation. AMREF Flying Doctors (USD 30/14 days) fills the gap. Divers need an add-on; the entry policy is not enough. tanzania https://wildtosea.com/en/zanzibar/travel-tips/ https://wildtosea.com/en/zanzibar/travel-tips/ Sat, 10 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Zanzibar 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. zanzibar https://wildtosea.com/en/zanzibar/getting-there/ https://wildtosea.com/en/zanzibar/getting-there/ Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT How to get to Zanzibar: direct flights, via Dar or Nairobi, the ferry, and realistic airport-to-hotel transfer times including the safari-to-beach connection. zanzibar https://wildtosea.com/en/zanzibar/health/ https://wildtosea.com/en/zanzibar/health/ Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Zanzibar health 2026: mandatory ZIC insurance (USD 44), malaria prophylaxis, vaccinations, medical facilities, first-aid kit, and what to do in an emergency. zanzibar https://wildtosea.com/en/zanzibar/safety/ https://wildtosea.com/en/zanzibar/safety/ Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Is Zanzibar safe? Petty theft in Stone Town, rip currents at the beach, piki piki road risks, medical facilities, and what's safe for solo female travelers. zanzibar https://wildtosea.com/en/tanzania/flights/ https://wildtosea.com/en/tanzania/flights/ Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Tanzania flights 2026: routes via Doha, Amsterdam, Dubai, Addis Ababa, plus Condor's Frankfurt–Zanzibar nonstop — prices, airlines, JRO vs DAR vs ZNZ. tanzania https://wildtosea.com/en/tanzania/park-fees/ https://wildtosea.com/en/tanzania/park-fees/ Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Serengeti USD 82.60, Ngorongoro USD 70.80 plus a USD 295 crater fee, Ruaha USD 35.40. All 16 parks, the official source, CSV download, checked Oct 2026. tanzania https://wildtosea.com/en/tanzania/entry-requirements/ https://wildtosea.com/en/tanzania/entry-requirements/ Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Tanzania visa, passport validity, eVisa vs on-arrival, yellow fever and the new USD 44 entry insurance, explained so you clear immigration without stress. tanzania https://wildtosea.com/en/tanzania/currency-and-money/ https://wildtosea.com/en/tanzania/currency-and-money/ Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT How 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 actually carry. tanzania https://wildtosea.com/en/zanzibar/budget/ https://wildtosea.com/en/zanzibar/budget/ Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT What 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. zanzibar https://wildtosea.com/en/zanzibar/island-hopping/ https://wildtosea.com/en/zanzibar/island-hopping/ Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Zanzibar island hopping guide: combine Unguja, Pemba diving and Mafia whale sharks in 7–12 nights, with flight times, itineraries and island picks. zanzibar https://wildtosea.com/en/zanzibar/best-beaches/ https://wildtosea.com/en/zanzibar/best-beaches/ Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT An honest, coast-by-coast guide to Zanzibar's best beaches: Nungwi and Kendwa for swimming, Paje for kite, plus the tide truth on the east coast. zanzibar https://wildtosea.com/en/zanzibar/east-coast/matlai/ https://wildtosea.com/en/zanzibar/east-coast/matlai/ Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Boutique Hotel Matlai, Michamvi Pingwe — honest review from the manager. 6 rooms in two villas on the south-east coast, Bustani Spa and Zatiny restaurant. zanzibar https://wildtosea.com/en/zanzibar/north-coast/kendwa/full-moon-party/ https://wildtosea.com/en/zanzibar/north-coast/kendwa/full-moon-party/ Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Kendwa 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. zanzibar https://wildtosea.com/en/tanzania/safari-preparation/ https://wildtosea.com/en/tanzania/safari-preparation/ Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Tanzania safari preparation 2026: vaccinations, malaria prophylaxis, bush-flight luggage rules (15 kg soft bag), clothing colours, and what to book ahead. tanzania https://wildtosea.com/en/tanzania/moshi/ https://wildtosea.com/en/tanzania/moshi/ Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Moshi sits 41 km and about 51 minutes from Kilimanjaro Airport — closer than Arusha. Where to stay before a climb, Materuni coffee tours, honest logistics. tanzania https://wildtosea.com/en/zanzibar/beach-bars/ https://wildtosea.com/en/zanzibar/beach-bars/ Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Zanzibar'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. zanzibar https://wildtosea.com/en/zanzibar/nightlife/ https://wildtosea.com/en/zanzibar/nightlife/ Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Zanzibar nightlife by zone: Forodhani night market opens at 18:00 in Stone Town, and Kendwa hosts the monthly Full Moon Beach Party up north. zanzibar https://wildtosea.com/en/zanzibar/north-coast/kendwa/ https://wildtosea.com/en/zanzibar/north-coast/kendwa/ Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Kendwa 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. zanzibar https://wildtosea.com/en/zanzibar/car-hire/ https://wildtosea.com/en/zanzibar/car-hire/ Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Zanzibar 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. zanzibar https://wildtosea.com/en/plan/dar-zanzibar-ferry/ https://wildtosea.com/en/plan/dar-zanzibar-ferry/ Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Azam Marine and Zan Fast Ferries fares (USD 35–100), crossing times, both ferry terminals, booking tips, luggage rules, and the honest flight comparison. plan https://wildtosea.com/en/zanzibar/east-coast/michamvi/ https://wildtosea.com/en/zanzibar/east-coast/michamvi/ Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Michamvi 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. zanzibar https://wildtosea.com/en/zanzibar/festivals/ https://wildtosea.com/en/zanzibar/festivals/ Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Zanzibar festivals: Sauti za Busara draws 23,000+ to Stone Town each February (19–21 March in 2027); ZIFF runs June/July; Mwaka Kogwa marks Shirazi New Year. zanzibar https://wildtosea.com/en/zanzibar/east-coast/jambiani/ https://wildtosea.com/en/zanzibar/east-coast/jambiani/ Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Jambiani, 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. zanzibar https://wildtosea.com/en/zanzibar/east-coast/paje/ https://wildtosea.com/en/zanzibar/east-coast/paje/ Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Paje 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. zanzibar