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Transportation: dhows
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  • 'Mode': AROUND
    Category: Ship/Boat
    Getting TO/AROUND: Dhows were the traditional boats in this part of the world used to transport goods from zanzibar to countries in the mainland. Traditional dhows used to be made in Stone Town and in Nugwi. These types of boats are still used today, mainly for touristic purposes and for fishing.
    If you book a sunset cruise or if you go snorkeling or diving, chances are that wou will be transported in a dhow. Watch them return to the harbour at around 6 PM, it's truly an unforgettable sight.

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    Transportation: Dala dalas
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  • 'Mode': TO
    Category: Bus
    Getting TO/AROUND: Dala dalas are small local buses serving the island main arteries. Dala dala 116 is the one that links Nungwi to Stone Town.
    Dala dalas have two benches each facing the other and accommodate as many people as the driver decides it's logical to squeeze in. They usually depart when they are full.
    It's not the most comfortable mean of transportation (due to the large potholes along the road) but it's incredibly cheap - and distances on zanzibar island are after all not that great, so the trip is definitely bearable.
    In Nungwi they leave from a square next to one of the football fields, in the traditional village.

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    Comments for call_me_rhia about Banda Kuu
    nickandchris Fri Feb 29, 2008 11:11 UTC
     Quite wonderful and delightful. I so much enjoyed this page, many thanks.
    SLLiew Tue Jan 1, 2008 13:49 UTC
     Beautiful coastal destination. The water looks so inviting. Cheers from Penang, SL :)
    Bwana_Brown Sun Apr 23, 2006 11:57 UTC
     Lucky you to be in Africa, especially in such a remote and beautiful place as this!! Great photos and tips of your experiences. That is a very interesting location for a mini-market!
    titti Tue Mar 14, 2006 15:26 UTC
     Oooh! Io tutte quelle bestie non le vidi con la bassa marea...

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