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Book SynopsisFor 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.
Table of ContentsContents 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
