anybody being to Zanzibar?
20 June 2006, 04:03 PM
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anybody being to Zanzibar?
Hello everybody
In two weeks I am going to zanizibar.
If anybody has been can they suggest places to go things to do.
Cheers Peter
(P.s it my honeymoon)
In two weeks I am going to zanizibar.
If anybody has been can they suggest places to go things to do.
Cheers Peter
(P.s it my honeymoon)
20 June 2006, 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Peter Horlock
Hello everybody
In two weeks I am going to zanizibar.
If anybody has been can they suggest places to go things to do.
Cheers Peter
(P.s it my honeymoon)
In two weeks I am going to zanizibar.
If anybody has been can they suggest places to go things to do.
Cheers Peter
(P.s it my honeymoon)
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20 June 2006, 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Peter Horlock
very bright.............!
Peter
Peter
I haven't been but I'm sure someone will come along soon who has.....hope you have a great time out there in any case!
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20 June 2006, 05:17 PM
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Where are you staying? It's a fantastic island and the locals are great....but the divide between what us foreigners have in our pockets and what the locals earn is frightening.
I spent time in Raas Nungwi (learned to dive, but resort sand beach not that good) and in Old Town (main town). Old Town is a fantastic cultural trip - loads of religion (churches, mosques and temples) all co-existing without issue (but the morning chorus of bells, chanting and ting-ting's takes a bit of getting used to!
). Some great hotels, and some even better antique stores - most places have an 'upstairs' for private entry only. You shouldn't go there if easily offended - some of the things you can buy should never ever leave the country IMO.
Overall I loved it and would go back - maybe not for the resorts, more for the people and culture. Oh, police are corrupt - don't accept hand-rolled 'ciggies' in the beach bars....common scam; police bust you, scare you and 'fine' you. Having bought the owner a few drinks beforehand helps
Have fun - most of the resorts have great bedrooms
Richard
I spent time in Raas Nungwi (learned to dive, but resort sand beach not that good) and in Old Town (main town). Old Town is a fantastic cultural trip - loads of religion (churches, mosques and temples) all co-existing without issue (but the morning chorus of bells, chanting and ting-ting's takes a bit of getting used to!
). Some great hotels, and some even better antique stores - most places have an 'upstairs' for private entry only. You shouldn't go there if easily offended - some of the things you can buy should never ever leave the country IMO.Overall I loved it and would go back - maybe not for the resorts, more for the people and culture. Oh, police are corrupt - don't accept hand-rolled 'ciggies' in the beach bars....common scam; police bust you, scare you and 'fine' you. Having bought the owner a few drinks beforehand helps
Have fun - most of the resorts have great bedrooms
Richard
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Originally Posted by BenGee
The one in Stafford is crap!! Not much of a place for a honeymoon
have a good time.
20 June 2006, 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by BenGee
The one in Stafford is crap!! Not much of a place for a honeymoon
Did anyone else here think of Muppet Treasure Island: "Yeah lets go to Zanzibar and meet the Zanzibarbarians!!"
Just me then... ****...
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We went to Breezes on the opposite coast.Roads were halg great half terrible track! Fantastic resort. Echo the comments above. Very chilled friendly people. Stone town is well worth a visit. The slave market/pen/cell is very humbling. Also did a spice tour, not official tour just through one of the resorts' taxi drivers. Educational and chilled. The local ginger beer is great! Add dark rum for a "dark n stormy" (though I think it is Bermudian). Good choice , enjoy.
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I've been too , loved the place totaly agree with Dowser and Gymbal , It's fab , lovely beaches ,locals so chilled , nothing to much hassel for them, interesting and vibrant place .
GO and enjoy yourselves , you'll love it !
GO and enjoy yourselves , you'll love it !
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