"Across the island to paradise" Top 5 Page for this destination Zanzibar Island by londonbabe

Zanzibar Island Travel Guide: 71 reviews and 185 photos

The dive boat at Matemwe - Zanzibar Island

Went from Stone Town to Matemwe for four days, then back again to spend more time in Stone Town. In retrospect, four days in ST was MORE than enough.
This page gives more details for the hotel at Matemwe, with a travelogue and also a brief travelogue on our trip across the island.
And yes, they are all our own photos. They are also posted on an external site at a larger size, together with extra ones - let me know if you want the url.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Friendly people, fantastic fruit.
Cons:Not very much to do.
In a nutshell:Talk to Zanzibaris, don't just lie on the beach.

Last visit to Zanzibar Island: Jan 2003
Intro Updated Jun 25, 2003
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Reviews (2)

Nutmeg. The pink plastic-y stuff is mace. - Zanzibar Island

Spice Tour Things to Do (1)

OK, this DOES seem very touristy but it's really worth it to find out all about how different spices are grown and... more travel advice

Matemwe - Paradise with a wine list Hotels (1)

At the end of a crescent of powder-white coral sand, with just 16 bungalows, a dive centre and a good restaurant, this... more travel advice

Travelogues (2)

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Comments (13)

rick_harcus Jan 17, 2007 at 8:51 PM Report Abuse

Hey Londonbabe, I read you mention "Stay off the beach" in cons - but I can't find why ;) I'm travelling to Zanzibar after a Kilimanjaro trek in February and was planning on doing just that!!! Thanks for your writeup
BerniShand Jul 16, 2005 at 1:43 PM Report Abuse

super intro pic, the hole in the rock looks like Africa ! theres one in Narooma NSW that looks like Australia the very name Zanzibar conjures up the images of exotic beaches and spices
850prc Apr 16, 2005 at 6:36 PM Report Abuse

CC Africa had an incredible-looking property in Zanzibar. I remember seeing it when we were scouting our information for Namibia. Looks like you had a blast on your trip to nutmegland. Say hello to Fred...both of then.
sue_stone Mar 5, 2005 at 12:49 AM Report Abuse

Matemwe Beach sure looks like somewhere I would like to be right now...
LuisGuimaraes Feb 2, 2005 at 12:05 PM Report Abuse

The football photo "not in school" provoques in me undescribable feelings! Football is such a beautiful thing, when pure and moneyless, isn't it.
kyoub Jul 1, 2004 at 3:40 AM Report Abuse

Very interesting. Nice pictures.
travelife May 13, 2004 at 11:17 PM Report Abuse

Love those pictures of Zanzibar. Simply amazing,
aukjejetty Jan 5, 2004 at 11:49 AM Report Abuse

My childhood teacher always talked about Zanzibar, it is great to find out it is such a lovely island. Sounds like a good destination for a few days.
SirRichard Dec 15, 2003 at 12:21 AM Report Abuse

I did the Spice Tour too, and liked it, is rather touristic but a good experience! Good pics!!
mtncorg Aug 20, 2003 at 2:46 PM Report Abuse

You have demonstrated that Zanizibar is indeed famous for something other than Freddie Mercury! Nice pictures.