Flick through the most useful bits of information for visiting Zanzibar, whether adventurous day trips, accommodation, or places to eat!
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Transport & Accommodation.
– Transport booked through @eddie_taxi_driver_zanzibar
Accommodation
– “Mr Kahawa Lofts”
– ‘Loft suite with Pool View’ (3 beds + cot) & breakfast.
– 3 night stay cost 2500AED
– Beautiful accommodation on the beach.
– Large room with plenty of space. Spiral Staircase was a little scary at first as our 3 year old slept upstairs. (made a mattress barrier)
Transport
– A one way transfer from Paje to the airport was $35 with Eddie.
– The van we had on the first transfer had TV’s in the back and played the kids film ‘Luca’! Amazing for keeping our boys entertained.
– Vans were clean and comfortable with friendly drivers.
Prison Island & Kizimkaze Dolphins
– All booked through @eddie_taxi_driver_zanzibar
Prison Island
– Site opens at 9am – 3pm.
– Tours will normally include the island entrance fees.
Cost: $130 (Including Transfer from airport – Stone Town Harbour – Tour – Transfer to Paje)
– Boat ride is approximately 20 minutes
– No refreshments available on the island so ensure you have water and snack (for kids or hungry parents)
– Food for the tortoises is available to purchase (cash) & they do encourage donations.
Kizimkaze (Dolphins)
– 40 Minute Drive from Paje
– Cost: $80 (including transfer from Paje, all fees, tour, equipment & fruit and water afterwards)
We would recommend researching other companies to see if they have more comfortable boats!!
– Pack lightly and strongly advise using a dry-bag to store your items!
– If traveling with very small children, we strongly recommend a ‘baby’ carrier in case the waves get bigger.
– Take water for you and the kids and maybe snacks if the kids get bored easily.
– Seasickness tablets or prevention is strongly recommended for anyone who suffers from motion sickness.
– Boat was very VERY basic motorboat with wooden planks for seats. Bags just sit in the bottom of the boat.
Jozani Forest Tour & Mangroves
– All booked through @eddie_taxi_driver_zanzibar
– 30 minute drive from Paje
Opens at 7.30am – 5pm
– Purchase entrance tickets / permits at the forest office
Cost: Approximately $8 / 120000 TZS per person (Take Cash) with a guide (1-2hrs)
– We paid around $65 for transport to and from Jozani Forest, including the entrance fees, guide to see the monkeys and the mangroves (through Eddie)
– Lots of walking! A Carrier is advised if possible. A buggy / stroller may have also been ok if you don’t have one.
– Mangrove walk was pretty cool along the raised boardwalks. Different location so you will drive from the forest to mangroves.
– Restaurants and places to eat nearby
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