"Paradise found" Zanzibar Island by littlebush

Zanzibar Island Travel Guide: 415 reviews and 947 photos

Zanzibar, just the name conjures up images of white sandy beaches and turquoise waters. Well, it is like that in parts of the island but its also Stone Town which gives the island its character. Stone Town is like Venice without the water, narrow winding streets that seen to lead to no where! The Arabic influence on the island is apparent as soon as you arrive, its like the Asia meets Africa. I spent 4 nights here on my trip, 2 in Stone Town and 2 up in the beautiful northern beaches at Nungwi. I hired out a motorbike with friends and toured around the whole island and concluded that it really is a paradise island.

Last visit to Zanzibar Island: Jan 2003
Intro Written Feb 14, 2003
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Reviews (6)

motorbike madness Transportation (1)

There are shuttle services from stone town to the north for around $10 return. The most fun way to get around is by... more travel advice

Party party Nightlife (1)

Stone Town - the sunset bar is good for cocktails as a warm up watching the sun go down before a big night out! Sweet... more travel advice

Relax Things to Do (1)

Stone town - just walk around and get lost! that can take up half a day! there are plenty of souvenir shops in stone... more travel advice

Dont get lost! Hotels (1)

Stone Town - i stayed in 2 different places here : Kiponda hotel - $14pppn, in a twin or triple room. Rooms are basic... more travel advice

Restaurants (1)
Fresh seafood!

Favorites (1)
Get yourself lost

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R-men Mar 14, 2004 at 2:37 AM

nice place and info. Any more photos?
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pepples46 Nov 7, 2003 at 7:51 PM

yes its beautiful on this Island..but biking, too hot for me ^..^ wonderful page Dave
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XenoHumph Oct 30, 2003 at 1:39 PM

Interesting place to go! Great page!
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Jaap.64 Sep 6, 2003 at 8:30 AM

Nice page. Love the Island to.
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Bonobo2005 Jun 4, 2003 at 11:16 AM

Biking on Zanzibar...very exciting!
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kaloz Feb 14, 2003 at 6:36 AM

Garage club, music is terrible, its tacky, its full of hookers. What a tip (haha) the beaches look great, and the spice tour.