Published: 01 Jun 2022 10th edition 456 pages / 16 colour photos / 25 maps Both
evocative and magical, Zanzibar offers travellers the quintessential Indian
Ocean experience; palm fringed coastlines, powder- white sand, and colourful
aquatic life. Passionate about detail, Chris and Susan McIntyre have carried out
extensive on-the-ground research in producing this updated edition. There has
been significant growth in the number of hotels, lodges and guesthouses on all
three main islands since the last edition and, consequently, the accommodation
listings have increased significantly: notably in Zanzibar Town (Stone Town),
Matemwe, Michamvi Peninsula, and Mafia island. They visited all the
accommodation listed. With almost 300 properties featured, many are newly built
and 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,
and sights. Few other guide books cover the islands of Pemba and Mafia in any
detail and yet they are easily combined in a trip. With a focus on the
environment, visitors are directed towards fair-trade shopping opportunities and
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 and beach combination. Advice is given on how to be sensitive to the
local Muslim culture. Bradt's guide is the most frequently and scrupulously
updated guide available, vital for a destination with tourism growing and
changing so rapidly.