Zanzibar - local and authentic
Zanzibar - local and authentic
Sine Heitmann
This guide presents a collection of places and activities as well as tips and tricks on how to travel the beautiful island while supporting locally owned businesses, businesses where we know that they support the local community as well as the local, budget way to get around the island - not only to save some money, but also to make sure that your money stays with Zanzibaris and in Zanzibar. Follow this guide and you get to know the island and Zanzibaris...
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New Teddy's on the Beach
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this place is for both backpackers and families - laid back vibes, friendly staff, nice pool, awesome views... While the ownership and management is German, this place cares about its staff and community!
daily changing specials
water flat rate, supporting the local environment
Jambiani Live event every first Sunday of the month with live music, market and entertainment
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Mbuyuni Beach Village - Bungalows
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Promised Land Lodge
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There is no other place which makes you feel relaxed as soon as you walk through their garden to the hammocks overlooking the sea or the loungers at the pool. The original vibe of Zanzibar's beach bars is back with the laid back atmosphere, pole pole service and reggae music. Just chill, nothing else to do here and thay is exactly how it should be.
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Sweet Beach Apartments
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Kimte Beach Guesthouse & Restaurant
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Usumba Rock Restaurant
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Usumba Rock is Mtende's answer to the famous The Rock restaurant. Built on top and alongside the coral cliffs, you have fantastic views of the this unique Zanzibae beach and the Indian Ocean.
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Swahili Cave
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Haji Mua Restaurant
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For a very local, but yummy option for spice rice (Pilau), come here for lunch - for less than $3, you get a plate of spiced rice and juice.
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Haji Mua Restaurant
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For a very local, but yummy option for spice rice (Pilau), come here for lunch - for less than $3, you get a plate of spiced rice and juice.
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Kimte Beach Guesthouse & Restaurant
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Kuumbi Cave
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Cave showing archaelogical amevidence of early life on Zanzibar Island, dating back 15,000 years. The cave is still used for worshipping practices and there is a little museum at the entrance with displays on animals and nature.
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Usumba Rock Restaurant
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Usumba Rock is Mtende's answer to the famous The Rock restaurant. Built on top and alongside the coral cliffs, you have fantastic views of the this unique Zanzibae beach and the Indian Ocean.
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Mtende Beach
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It used to be known as Hidden Beach, until it was 'discovered' in early 2021 by social media enthusiasts. The steps leading down to this beach have been features on Instagram many times! The landscape of this beach with its high coral cliffs used to be an insider tip, now you have a few hotels and catering options - worth a visit is Usumba Rock Restaurant, a locally owned place built on top of the cliff with great views.
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Forodhani
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Forodhani really comes to life from 5pm - watch the young men jump off the promenade into the shallow waters, taste one of the many Zanzibari specialties offered at the night market (shawarma, seafood, sugarcane juice and do not miss a Zanzibar pizza!), take a stroll and see Zanzibaris strolling along the promenade, enjoy a sundowner drink...
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sasik - women's coop
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one of the longest standing women's initiative around, this is a project worth visiting to shop for locally made artisan products - visit the shop and see the ladies sewing the cushion covers in the heart of historic Stone Town
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