Journal
Journal
Every guide, newest first — kept current from the island.
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Zanzibar · 2026-06-25Zanzibar Swahili Cooking Class: What to Expect, What It Costs, and How to ChooseZanzibar Swahili cooking classes: standalone vs. spice-farm combo, the dishes you'll cook, honest prices (USD 15–68+), and how to spot a real class from a demo.Read →Zanzibar · 2026-06-25Zanzibar Sunset: Best Spots, Timings, and the East vs West Coast SecretZanzibar sunset guide: the west coast — Kendwa, Nungwi, Stone Town — gets the show around 18:00–18:45. Best spots, dhow cruises from USD 35 and photo tips.Read →Zanzibar · 2026-06-25Stargazing in Zanzibar: Southern Cross, Milky Way, and the Dark Skies of the East CoastStargazing in Zanzibar at 6°S: Southern Cross and Milky Way from May to October, darkest beaches at Jambiani and Matemwe, best around new moon.Read →Zanzibar · 2026-06-25Zanzibar Spice Tour: Honest Guide & What to ExpectWhat a Zanzibar spice tour actually is, what you taste and smell, half-day timings, rough prices, and how to pick a good one without the tourist traps.Read →Guide · 2026-06-25Zanzibar's Spice History: How Cloves Made the Island RichZanzibar spice history: cloves arrived around 1812–1818, Sultan Said moved his capital here in 1840, and the isles grew 90% of the world supply by 1834.Read →Guide · 2026-06-25Zanzibar Seaweed Farming: Who Grows It, Where to See It, and What It BecomesZanzibar seaweed farming employs 23,000+ farmers, 88% women, on east coast reef flats. See farms at low tide in Jambiani and Paje; tours cost USD 15.Read →Zanzibar · 2026-06-25Sea Turtles in Zanzibar: Mnarani Conservation Pond and Where to See ThemSea turtles in Zanzibar: Mnarani Conservation Pond in Nungwi (USD 10, est. 1993), green turtle nesting at Chumbe, and when humpback whales pass through.Read →Zanzibar · 2026-06-25Prison Island Zanzibar (Changuu Island): Giant Tortoises, Colonial History & SnorkellingPrison Island (Changuu): 5.6 km from Stone Town, 20–30 min by boat, USD 22 entry (2025 fee hike), Aldabra giant tortoises up to 196 years old, reef snorkelling on the west side.Read →Guide · 2026-06-25Pemba Island Diving: The Indian Ocean's Best-Kept Diving SecretPemba Island diving guide: wall dives with 30-60 metre visibility, hammerhead sharks from July to October, and almost no other dive boats around.Read →Zanzibar · 2026-06-25Paje Kite Schools: Which School to Choose in ZanzibarHonest comparison of Paje's main kite schools — Kite Centre Zanzibar, Aquaholics, Bkite, Kite Paradise, B4Kitesurf: prices, IKO status, and who each suits best.Read →Guide · 2026-06-25Zanzibar Packing List: What to Actually BringZanzibar packing list: what to bring for beach, Stone Town's modest dress code, and safari — plus ZIC insurance, the plastic bag ban, and malaria tablets.Read →Guide · 2026-06-25Zanzibar Mangroves: Chwaka Bay, Kayaking, and the Coastal Ecology Behind Zanzibar's SeafoodZanzibar's mangroves at Chwaka Bay shelter 10 tree species and nurse the reef fish behind local seafood. Kayak the channels at high tide for a quiet paddle.Read →Guide · 2026-06-25Mafia Island Diving: The Complete Guide to East Africa's Best ReefMafia Island diving guide: whale sharks October–March, 822 km² marine park, Kitutia Reef's 40 coral genera, best diving season June–October.Read →Guide · 2026-06-25Zanzibar History: 2,000 Years of the Indian Ocean's Most Contested IslandZanzibar history spans 2,000 years — Omani sultans, the 38-minute Anglo-Zanzibar War of 1896, the 1964 revolution, and UNESCO Stone Town since 2000.Read →Guide · 2026-06-25Fishing in Zanzibar: Pemba Channel, Traditional Ngalawa Fishing, and the Jambiani Octopus StoryZanzibar fishing guide: Pemba Channel big game peaks November–March, half-day charters from USD 283, plus traditional ngalawa trips from Jambiani.Read →Guide · 2026-06-25Zanzibar Fishing Villages: Dhow Building, Kizimkazi, Matemwe, and NungwiZanzibar's fishing villages guide: watch dhow building at Nungwi, spot dolphins at Kizimkazi near its 1107 CE mosque, and see Matemwe canoes at dawn.Read →Guide · 2026-06-25Zanzibar East Coast: Matemwe, Paje, Jambiani, Bwejuu & Michamvi GuideZanzibar's east coast — Matemwe, Paje, Jambiani, Bwejuu, Michamvi — compared honestly: tides, kitesurfing, snorkelling, seaweed farming, and which beach suits you.Read →Zanzibar · 2026-06-25Zanzibar Dive Sites: Beginner to Advanced — Full Site-by-Site GuideEvery Zanzibar dive site rated by depth, current, and skill level — Mnemba Atoll, Leven Bank, Chumbe, and Stone Town wrecks — with prices and suitability notes.Read →Guide · 2026-06-25Zanzibar Dhow Sailing: Sunset Cruises, Sandbank Day Trips, and Multi-Day ChartersZanzibar dhow sailing guide: sunset cruises from Nungwi/Kendwa from USD 35 (Stone Town from USD 40–44), Mnemba sandbank day trips, and 2–5 day dhow camping — plus how to pick a real sail.Read →Guide · 2026-06-25Cycling in Zanzibar: Routes, Bike Hire, and Road ConditionsZanzibar cycling guide: flat coastal routes like Stone Town to Nungwi (57 km) and Paje to Kizimkazi, bike hire from USD 10/day, best June–October weather.Read →Guide · 2026-06-25Zanzibar Culture & Etiquette Guide: What Every Visitor Needs to KnowZanzibar is roughly 99% Muslim, and Stone Town, markets, mosques, and villages have distinct norms around dress, behaviour, and religion. Here’s what to expect.Read →Guide · 2026-06-25Zanzibar Traditional Crafts: Carved Doors, Kanga Fabric, Tinga-Tinga Painting, and Where to BuyZanzibar traditional crafts: Omani vs Indian carved doors, kanga fabric with Swahili proverbs, 1960s tinga-tinga art, and buying at Darajani Bazaar.Read →Zanzibar · 2026-06-25Zanzibar Coral Reefs: Ecology, Bleaching History, Marine Protected Areas, and ConservationZanzibar coral reefs today: how the 1998 bleaching event killed about 50% of coral cover, which reefs recovered, and 3 marine protected areas to visit.Read →Zanzibar · 2026-06-25Chumbe Island Eco-Lodge: Bungalows, Prices, and What to Expect OvernightChumbe Island eco-lodge: 7 off-grid solar bungalows, all-inclusive from USD 280–400 per person per night (incl. mandatory levies). Turtle nesting runs Nov–Mar; closed April to mid-June.Read →
