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City tours, excursions and tickets in Zanzibar Island and surroundings
Moving around in Tanzania - transportation
In small towns, the so-called public pick-ups and rickshaws cruise. Do not rely too much on the punctuality of local drivers, as schedules exist only in the capital and in several large tourist cities. Local people most often move on donkeys or on foot. All cities are connected by a special transport, Dala-dala. These are a kind of trucks that transport people. The speed of such transport is very low. You have to forget about comfort too. However, the cost of a ticket for such transportation is minimal, and is accessible to everyone. Pick-ups and minibuses will move between regions way faster. Despite the rather worn out road transport, the air network in Tanzania is well developed. The plane can fly from the capital to anywhere in the country. To the date, there are more than fifty small airfields. In the savannah, a popular transport is an air balloon.
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Preferred to Open 9 New Hotels in 2022
In September 2022, the Sommerro hotel in Oslo will start operating in a carefully restored 1930s Art Deco building. This building is a true landmark of Frogner, a historic neighborhood of the Norwegian capital. A multi-million-dollar renovation carefully turned the largest preservation project in Norway into a modern hotel with 231 rooms, including 56 residences. Preferred will open five more hotels in 2022, namely, The Wall Street Hotel in New York, Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences on Singer Island (Florida, the US), TOA Hotel & Spa in Zanzibar, Pendry hotel in Washington, and Pendry Park City hotel in Utah.
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25.04.2024
In September 2022, the Sommerro hotel in Oslo will start operating in a carefully restored 1930s Art Deco building. This building is a true landmark of Frogner, a historic neighborhood of the Norwegian capital. A multi-million-dollar renovation carefully turned the largest preservation project in Norway into a modern hotel with 231 rooms, including 56 residences. Preferred will open five more hotels in 2022, namely, The Wall Street Hotel in New York, Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences on Singer Island (Florida, the US), TOA Hotel & Spa in Zanzibar, Pendry hotel in Washington, and Pendry Park City hotel in Utah.
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25.04.2024
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Best beaches
Travelers who are planning to have vacations in the northern part of the island should pay attention to Nungwi Beach. That’s the complete opposite of quiet Kizimkazi. Active tourists are sure to enjoy this part of coast, as a variety of entertainment here is just huge. The beach has an old lighthouse with an observation deck, a great aquarium and water sports center. In the immediate vicinity of the coast there … Open 
Advices for travellers
2. The best time to travel to Zanzibar is from December to March and from June to October. It is warm and the weather is clear at this time here. The temperature is quite comfortable for this region. It is from 28 to 35°C. 3. You should choose a place to stay on the island based on your preferences. If you are planning an active holiday, you should go to the South-Eastern part of Zanzibar. The Western part is … Open
Shopping, streets and outlets
Memories of Zanzibar souvenir store is located on the same street. There are interesting publications about Zanzibar, silver jewelry made in traditional techniques, ethnic dishes, bright flip-flops, and discs with African music here. It's not hard to find the store. You should walk to the post office. You will see the Memories of Zanzibar sign in front. It is recommended to visit the Chang market. It is famous for … Open
Zanzibar Island for children - what to visit
A ride to Kizimkazi – a fishing village – should be highly interesting for kids. Tourists cannot just see the fishermen’s mode of life, old boats and true fishnets but also feel close to history – there are still ancient houses there and even a mosque of the XII century. Moreover, everyone has to see a dolphin safari. In order to see a herd of dolphins, go to the open ocean. The safari also includes … Open
Travel guide to Zanzibar Island
This beach has only one disadvantage – it is very crowded, so travelers who prefer more silent and secluded places are better to choose another beach, Mangapwani. Romantic travelers are simply in love with one more resort in the region, Nungwi, which has become famous for its picturesque coral lagoons. Local beaches are widely recognized as the most beautiful on the whole archipelago. Thanks to their rich … Open
Traditions and mentality of Zanzibar Island
There are people of different religions here on the island. So, Zoroastrian celebrate their own New Year’s Day in July, it’s a huge cultural event. The Mwaka Kogwa festival is celebrated in Makunduchi. People burn a specially-built hut as a symbol of freedom from the last year’s spirits. There are far more various festivals here on the island. For instance, a huge cultural musical Swahili … Open
