Introduction ix
PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION 1
Chapter 1 History, Politics and Economy 3
History 3, Politics and recent history 27, Economy 30
Chapter 2 People and Culture 37
People 37, Culture 39
Chapter 3 Natural Environment 51
Physical environment 51, Wildlife 52, The seas and shores of Zanzibar 63
Chapter 4 Planning and Preparation 73
When to visit 73, Highlights 75, Tourist information 78,
Organised tours 78, Red tape 81, Embassies and consulates 81, Getting to Zanzibar 82, Health 84, Crime and safety 97, What to take 100, Money and banking 101, Accommodation 106, Eating and drinking 108, Public holidays 109, Watersports 110, Shopping 114, Media and communications 115, Business hours 117, Travelling responsibly 117
PART TWO THE GUIDE 121
Chapter 5 Zanzibar Island Essentials 123
Getting to Zanzibar 123, Getting around Zanzibar
Island 127, Organised tours 133
Chapter 6 Zanzibar Town 139
Travel around Zanzibar Town 142, Where to stay 144,
Where to eat and drink 161, Bars, clubs and entertainment 169, Shopping 171, Other practicalities 177,
What to see and do 181
Chapter 7 Around Zanzibar Town 197
South of Zanzibar Town 197, North of Zanzibar
Town 201, Islands near Zanzibar Town 212
Chapter 8 Northern Zanzibar 217
Nungwi 217, Kendwa 242, Mkokotoni 248, Regional excursions 248
Chapter 9 Northeastern Zanzibar 251
Matemwe 251, Mnemba Island 260, Pwani
Mchangani 262, Kiwengwa 266, Pongwe 270, Uroa 272, Chwaka 275, Ufufuma Forest Habitat 277, Dunga
Ruins 279
Chapter 10 Southeastern Zanzibar 281
Michamvi Peninsula 281, Bwejuu 290, Paje 298,
Jambiani 305, Makunduchi 318
Chapter 11 Southwestern Zanzibar 321
Kizimkazi 321, Jozani-Chwaka Bay National Park and around 329, Unguja Ukuu and Bi Khole Ruins 334, Fumba and Menai Bay 335, Chukwani 338, Chumbe Island 339
Chapter 12 Pemba 343
Highlights 344, Natural history and environment 344,
Getting there and away 345, Tourist information 347, Getting around 347, Accommodation 350, Food and drink 350, Other practicalities 350, Activities 351, Chake Chake 355, South of Chake Chake 360, Wete 365, Ngezi Peninsula 369
Chapter 13 Mafia Archipelago 373
Natural environment 375, Climate 376, History 376, Economy 378, Religion and culture 378, Getting there and away 379, Getting around 381, Where to stay 382,
Diving 387, Around Mafia Island 390, Chole Island 395, Juani Island 396, Jibondo Island 396
Chapter 14 Southern Tanzania Safaris 399
Overview of your trip 399, Selous Game Reserve 400, Ruaha National Park 407
Appendix 1 Language 413
Appendix 2 Further Information 416
Index 422
Index of Advertisers 430
