
Both evocative & magical Zanzibar" offers travellers the quintessential Indian Ocean experience; palm fringed coastlines powder- white sand & colourful aquatic life. Passionate about detail Chris & Susan Mc Intyre have carried out extensive on-the-ground research in producing this updated edition. There has been significant growth in the number of hotels lodges & guesthouses on all three main islands since the last edition & consequently the accommodation listings have increased significantly: notably in Zanzibar Town (Stone Town) Matemwe Michamvi Peninsula & Mafia isl&. They visited all the accommodation listed. With almost 300 properties featured many are newly built & the vast majority (spanning all budget levels) do not feature in any other guide on the market. Each entry has a detailed description with a strong emphasis on guiding readers to the most ethical options. " Zanzibar" goes into far greater depth than its competitors on the natural environment history culture & sights. Few other guide books cover the islands of Pemba & Mafia in any detail & yet they are easily combined in a trip. With a focus on the environment visitors are directed towards fair-trade shopping opportunities & sustainable marine parks. This new edition also
Includes:: a dedicated section on southern Tanzanian safaris making this guide excellent for readers looking for a bush & beach combination. Advice is given on how to be sensitive to the local Muslim culture. Bradt's guide is the most frequently & scrupulously updated guide available vital for a destination with tourism growing & changing so rapidly."