Travelogue Zanzibar from west to east

I would like to take this article more informatively. For those who are thinking about a trip to Zanzibar, but may have some doubts, fears, etc … the wife is not an expeditionary type, rather a beach lounger, but a little persuasion and the promise that we will sleep in better hotels, convinced her and so we began preparations. 13,000 ticket with one quick transfer. Vaccination against yellow fever is now no longer mandatory, but we had it. But true, no one wanted him for us. and also an international driver's license, it costs 40 CZK and that's it. and then just plan your trip and book some that hotel through Booking.

We're leaving Stone Town. The first problem when paying parking. The price was supposed to be 1000TSH per day, but now he wanted 1000TSH per hour. So it will cost us that we stood overnight – for 10,000TSH, which is about 100 CZK. I hate to, but I agree. It's not about a hundred, it's about principle. I'll pay, I'll get a receipt and we're leaving. It is only in the car that I notice that there is 1000TSH per day on the receipt. Fly like this :-) And we're going to the gas station right away. I'm going to refuel, but a saleswoman runs up and is already refueling for me. I'm telling her I want half the tank down. He will refuel me for about 18 liters, for 40 thousand TSH and he wants 50 thousand TSH for me. I point to the stand where she is 40,000, she smiles and Hakuna Matata. Which means NO PROBLEM :-) You're just white, so pay. I give her $ 42,000 and we're running away. Gasoline therefore costs about 22 CZK / liter.

Nice hotel on the beach, with pool … great cuisine and really nice staff. And the turquoise sea … it's just not wrong.

After three days we moved east to the beaches of KIWENGWA. The beaches are not as nice as on Nungwi. More resorts, more grass in the sea, more vendors. So they only bother you twice in ten minutes. In the village there is a bank, a liquor store (150–200 CZK for wine and a bottle of Freixenet Brut for 280 CZK) Resort Marafiki Bungalows – no glory, in addition, the owners are Poles, so at dinner we played Polish shites in the style of Michal David. Really three days in each resort is enough. That is, if you do not want to roll by the pool for 14 days. The ebb was also much greater. But we didn't mind. In the morning we swam in the sea, then walk along the cast beach, where there were lots of shells, starfish, crabs and fish. Local women and children walked along the beach and gathered everything they could to eat. It was really interesting. Then lunch at a local restaurant and return to the hotel in the afternoon, before high tide. Swimming pool and then dinner at the hotel. Catch of the day – the catch of the day, the chef prepared something new every day and 100% fresh, caught that day.

Of course, we were persuaded to go on a trip – snorkeling over the coral reefs, in Mnemba National Park. It was worth it. Trip for 3 hours, price $ 45 per person. They will lend you all the equipment. You see all the fish you know from Captain Nemo. Splendor.

We spend the last four days in Paja. We decided between Paje and Jambiani. And we did well. Do not take Jambiani. Long turquoise beach, no tourists, clear sea … you say paradise on Earth. But the TV Boys – dream sellers, don't give you a break. They always start their spinning wheel – Hello, how are you, are you from … and they go and they go. The best defense is right after Hella, say Sorry we're going home tomorrow. But when you meet them the next day, they don't trust you anymore :-)

Restaurant that has an atmosphere. Although purely touristic, a little more expensive, but it's worth it. And surprisingly, you don't expect a drink or food in this restaurant. They know that the sooner you drop out, the sooner new guests will arrive. But the atmosphere is friendly, the capacity is 30 people ...... just don't forget the drink, because around 4 pm the tide will come and you won't get back.

Beautiful, tiny hotel, right on the beach. Two swimming pools and really nice staff. In addition, as in the only hotel, they pulled out a mosquito net before the evening and sprayed our bedroom.

Perfect relaxation, empty beaches, white sand and dinner every time in a different restaurant.

The southern tip of the island is famous for the presence of dolphins. We were lured by a local experience vendor for this trip. Price $ 40 for both. At 6:30 a car was waiting for us in front of the hotel, in Kizimkazi he handed us over to his friends in a boat and we went to chase the dolphins. About three more boats with us. Beautiful cruise and as soon as they saw a flock of dolphins, they overtook them and we went into the water with goggles and snorkel. A real experience – you swim in the middle of a flock of 15–20 dolphins, which will swim you and disappear into the distance. So get in the boat and in front of them again … and back in the water. I can't imagine it in a season when twenty boats are chasing them. He then took us back and we still had breakfast at 9:30

One of the tourist attractions. Since we had a car, we went there to see for ourselves. But as an organized trip for $ 40, I probably wouldn't be thrilled. Just a forest where an endemic monkey lives. Such a small, disheveled, Zanzibar monkey. Then you move around to the almond forest, which is perhaps more interesting.

If you are still thinking and like a little active holiday, do not hesitate and go. In terms of price, it's like here. Food 150–200 CZK. Beer 50 CZK. You bargain souvenirs ..... just be a little careful. You can pay with everything. It depends to whom the hotel or restaurant belongs. Depending on that, they have prices in euros or dollars. And of course in their currency. When paying by card, they charge a 5% commission everywhere.

and finally we saw Kilimanjaro :-) at least from the plane. Hi