For the UK This new tenth edition of Bradt's Zanzibar, Pemba and Mafia remains the most in-depth guide available to these exotic and alluring islands. Thoroughly updated following extensive on-the-ground research, accommodation listings are near comprehensive, with over 300 properties spanning all budget levels featured, many newly built and the vast majority not featured in other guides. Bradt's Zanzibar also offers for more detailed coverage of the islands' cultural, historic and environmental status than other guides, and the authors make a point of featuring more ethically- minded hotels, tour operators and activities, from fair- trade shopping opportunities to marine awareness guidelines. All maps have been accurately updated with every property, major attraction, eatery and road recorded using GPS. No other guidebook provides this level of guidance. Zanzibar, Pemba and Mafia have become increasingly accessible dream destinations. All offer some wonderful beach resorts catering to most styles and budgets, but they also offer superb diving and snorkelling, while Swahili-related cultural highlights range from the history-steeped alleys of Zanzibar Stone Town to a scattering of evocative ruins spanning several centuries, and the more low-key fishing villages that line the coast. Bradt's Zanzibar is the most frequently updated book on the islands: the authors are personally known in the region for their face-to-face research methods and this is the book of choice for hoteliers and expatriate workers/residents on Zanzibar. The guide also includes a dedicated section on southern Tanzanian safaris in the Selous/Nyerere and Ruaha National Parks, making this the ideal choice for a bush and beach combination.

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. The most comprehensive and in-depth guide available . Written by experts and updated by Philip Briggs, arguably the world's most experienced guidebook writer, especially for African destinations . Includes a dedicated section on southern Tanzania safaris, making it an ideal choice for a bush and beach combination About Bradt Travel Guides . Founded in 1974, Bradt is now the largest independent guidebook publisher in the UK with over 200 titles in print . Serial winner of the Gold award for Best Guidebook Series in the Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards . Bradt guides are written by authors who really know their destinations. Many are resident there, or have been visiting regularly over a number of years . Each new Bradt guide is backed by a dedicated press and social media campaign

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By Chris McIntyre and Susie McIntyre

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This new tenth edition of Bradt's Zanzibar, Pemba and Mafia remains the most in-depth guide available to these exotic and alluring islands. Thoroughly updated following extensive on-the-ground research, accommodation listings are near comprehensive, with over 300 properties spanning all budget levels featured, many newly built and the vast majority not featured in other guides. Bradt's Zanzibar also offers for more detailed coverage of the islands' cultural, historic and environmental status than other guides, and the authors make a point of featuring more ethically-minded hotels, tour operators and activities, from fair-trade shopping opportunities to marine awareness guidelines. All maps have been accurately updated with every property, major attraction, eatery and road recorded using GPS. No other guidebook provides this level of guidance.

Zanzibar, Pemba and Mafia have become increasingly accessible dream destinations. All offer some wonderful beach resorts catering to most styles and budgets, but they also offer superb diving and snorkelling, while Swahili-related cultural highlights range from the history-steeped alleys of Zanzibar Stone Town to a scattering of evocative ruins spanning several centuries, and the more low-key fishing villages that line the coast.

Bradt's Zanzibar is the most frequently updated book on the islands: the authors are personally known in the region for their face-to-face research methods and this is the book of choice for hoteliers and expatriate workers/residents on Zanzibar. The guide also includes a dedicated section on southern Tanzanian safaris in the Selous/Nyerere and Ruaha National Parks, making this the ideal choice for a bush and beach combination.

Zusammenfassung
Zanzibar Travel Guide - Travel information and expert tips from accommodation and restaurants to Stone Town highlights, resorts, beaches, diving sites, snorkelling, wildlife and culture. Also included are Tanzania safari extensions, Pemba and Mafia islands, Mtoni Palace, Nungwi, Matemwe, Michamvi Peninsula, Menai Bay, Chole Bay and marine reserves.

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Introduction

PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION

Chapter 1 History, Politics and Economy

History, Politics and recent history, Economy

Chapter 2 People and Culture

People, Culture

Chapter 3 Natural Environment

Physical environment, Wildlife, The seas and shores of Zanzibar

Chapter 4 Planning and Preparation

When to visit, Highlights, Organised tours and tourist information, Red tape, Getting to Zanzibar, Getting around, Health, Crime and safety, What to take, Money and banking, Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Public holidays, Watersports, Shopping, Media and communications, Business hours, Becoming involved

PART TWO THE GUIDE

Chapter 5 Zanzibar Town

Getting around, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Bars, clubs and entertainment, Shopping, Other practicalities, Tour operators, What to see and do

Chapter 6 Around Zanzibar Town: the West Coast and Offshore Islands

Changuu, Chapwani and Bawe islands, Chumbe Island, The west coast: south of Zanzibar Town, The west coast: north of Zanzibar Town

Chapter 7 Nungwi, Kendwa and the Far North

Nungwi, Kendwa, Regional excursions

Chapter 8 The Northeastern Coast from Matemwe to Chwaka

Matemwe, Mnemba, Pwani Mchangani, Kiwengwa, Pongwe, Uroa, Chwaka

Chapter 9 Jozani-Chwaka Bay and Surrounds

Jozani-Chwaka Bay National, Around Jozani-Chwaka Bay, Ufufuma Forest Habitat, Dunga Ruins

Chapter 10 Paje, Jambiani and the Southeast Coast

Michamvi Peninsula, Bwejuu, Paje, Jambiani, Makunduchi, Kizimkazi

Chapter 11 Pemba

Highlights, Natural history and environment, Getting there and away, Getting around, Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Other practicalities, Activities, Chake Chake, South of Chake Chake, Wete, Ngezi Peninsula

Chapter 12 Mafia Archipelago

Natural environment, Climate, History, Economy, Religion and culture, Getting there and away, Getting around, Where to stay and eat, Diving, Around Mafia Island, Islands around Mafia

Chapter 13 Southern Tanzania Safaris

Overview of your trip, Selous/Nyerere, Ruaha National Park

Appendix 1 Language

Appendix 2 Further Information

Index