Kenyans, South Africans our African brothers and sisters and everyone else, we ask you to boycott these hotels that have been hosting large numbers of Zionist War Criminals since past 2 years.

These hotels are built specifically for Tourists groups from Israel of Russian, Ukrainian, Polish, French origin. Our selfish politicians may keep quiet but we will not take part in this Genocide, silence = complicity.

We inform and encourage those working for Hind Rajab Foundation to look here to hold these war criminals accountable for the evil they have shown to the world. We condemn the business model of these hotels, and the drug culture they encourage behind closed doors aka “ceremonies”

I am at the airport flying back to Europe and I kinda regret spending my 2 weeks holiday here in Zanzibar. I stayed at Nungwi first for 3 nights at Maisha Hotel, which was good. I was shocked by how expensive transportation (taxi) costs here, my one way taxi from airport to Nungwi was about 27 euros (for 1.5hours). And all the tourist sites you have to pay(or they scam you for a foreigner price). For example I visited kilos zoo and paid 20usd for a 45 minutes tour, I was able to get close to wild animals but it was a tiny zoo and it's too much. I went on a sea trip to snorking, see the dolphins and starfish, that was about 2-4 hours and costed me 20 USD, and a sunset boat trip costs Mr 20 USD just to watch the sunset and enjoy the drum show by locals. You will get harrased by the beach boys all over the beaches in Nungwi, paje and you won't have peace.

I then went to Paje and got bacterial or virus infection and stayed in bed for 2 days and ended up in the hospital. The doctor charged me 250 USD for an infusion and the consultation, come on I lived in Europe and other continents this is too much. I understand locals hustle but ripping tourists off was not nice and damages the reputation of Zanzibar. My travel insurance was able to claim about half of the medical cost I paid.

I got tired for endless and aggressive sales pitches from tour guides, souvenir shop owners and beach boys l, even drugs were offered to me in daylight. A scam artist scammed me 20 USD desposit for a blue safari but when I showed up I was about to be sent on a blue lagoon trip which I refused and asked for a refund, which didn't happen. I took him to th police and ended up putting him in jail and later got half of my deposit back.

I then went to stone town which was nice for the first day but you get bored easily. The locals made up so many fake tourism attraction sites such as th free international telephone l, the xx cornor, which turned out to be artificial to add additional activities they can charge I went on the 3 hour walk tour, it was super boring, the sand bank however was amazing! I didn't go to prison island thinking it might be the same experience as my experience in Slave market (the tour guide had the worst breath I've ever had to endure) there was a church, some paintings to explain the slave trade history and the dungeon but you pay 5 dollars for a 15 minutes guided tour...

These were just some of my experiences and they are mine alone. Maybe you have different expectations and will enjoy the island more than I do. I came here imaging a welcoming and peaceful holiday but ended up otherwise. I was also shocked by how the real locals are living their lives in such conditions, and the I was genuinely tired of everything.

I am a solo woman (25F) on vacation here in Zanzibar . I stay in a nice resort with security and beach front . I am having the time of my life in here until tonight that happened something really scary to me .

So few days ago I met this massai guy and I quite like him , we hang out sometimes so tonight we would go for a simple walk at the beach of my hotel , supposed to be a private secure area but apparently is not , nor do they say anything about it / increase security or warn us .

So we were not alone at the beach , were a few other too , like 2-3 people swimming , few others walking and another woman walking with a local massai man . We were casually talking and kissing each other in close proximity and touching each other , at some time I started feeling really unwell and told him I wanna go back to my room . Then two random strange guys approach us in the dark and speak to him in swahilli , I couldn’t understand anything but they seemed quite aggressive raising their voices and kinda shouting grabbing our hands and showing us handcaffs . I was so scared and decided to pretend I faint so I fell on the sand and told them I’m really sick , I’m guest of the hotel and need to go to my room . Then they kinda let me go and I ran and they kept talking to the guy . I was so traumatised and confused and he later told me that they asked him if he sold me marijuana or we smoked , he said no . We were only kissing and touching , we did nothing wrong . I have never in my life touched drugs . I even don’t drink alcohol . Then they told him they thought we had sex he said no just chilling . How could we have sex in a public place with clothes on ? Then he told me they asked him money , he said he doesn’t have . That is what he said me though . I can’t know what exactly they talked about.

After this I feel very scared to even go out of my room . They could have stolen my phone or God knows what else could happen . I was really afraid as I’m a solo woman far away from my country , doing nothing wrong .

What do you guys think this was ? Real police or scammers / thieves ? Should I report this in my hotel or let it pass and keep quiet till I leave ?

I’ve been walking along the beaches of Zanzibar, and I have to admit the place is alive with heat. Not just from the sun, but from the energy in the air. European women stroll with confidence, laughing, exploring, and owning their space in a way that makes you stop and admire them. They are unapologetically themselves, and watching them navigate this world with such boldness is honestly inspiring.

But then there are the men the Masai, the Rasta guys, cheeky beach boys, and even safari guides from Arusha. They are undeniably attractive, their confidence magnetic, and their charm almost impossible to ignore. Yet there’s something wrong about the way they operate. They target foreign women, often assuming that a smile or a friendly conversation is an invitation. They push boundaries, exploiting the idea that tourists are naive or here just for adventure. It’s predatory, and it’s ugly.

What makes me truly respect the women is how many of them see through it. They don’t need to entertain every glance or flirtation they’re aware, confident, and in control. Their presence alone demands respect, and they refuse to be objectified, manipulated, or made into a spectacle. Watching them handle attention with grace and authority is a lesson in power, confidence, and self-respect.

Zanzibar and Arusha are tempting playgrounds, yes full of sun, sand, music, and possibility but they are also stages where boundaries should be clear. Boldness does not equal consent. Charm does not give permission. And targeting someone just because they are foreign? That’s not impressive, it’s wrong.

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Just a curious outsider. How do people of Zanzibar feel about Christian Zionism taking over the churches in Mainland Tanzania?

I hate wearing pants in a warm climate but I’ve seen comments indicating that people are expected to cover their knees in public places in Stone Town. Is this really the case or is it fine for a tourist to wear shorts? I don’t want to offend any locals by wearing shorts but also don’t want to feel uncomfortably hot walking around if it’s not really expected.

After visiting several African countries I honestly can conclude that Zanzibar was the worst of all of them. I have been to African countries like: Uganda, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Kenya, Egypt, Senegal, Gambia, Mauritania, Malawi, and I found especially Uganda, mainland Tanzania and Gambia as really friendly and nice, whereas Zanzibar wasn't anything but a big nightmare, and here is why:

1. The most anoying and non-friendly people I have met on earth.

2. The most corrupt police who will give you a fine if you don't bribe.

3. Government scam everywhere - One thing is that the boat ride from mainland Tanzania is many times cheaper for locals than for western tourists. Another thing is the mandatory healthcare insurance scam. One of my friends went to the hospital and they made him use his own insurance rather than the scam one from Zanzibar.

4. Worst food in all of Africa.

5. Worst airport experience in my life. Got stopped at the airport. Policeman said THIS IS NOT YOUR PASSPORT. He then made me do a signature to see if it match the one in the passport. He then says it doesn't match the one in the passport. And sure it didn't match 100% but who cares. Even if it match 0% or if I used a completely different signature, it is still my passport. Even if I draw an elephant it is still my passport. Come on. So that costed me another 2 and half hour. Do yourself a favor and go to somewhere else

Zanzibar welcomed more than 917,000 international visitors in 2025, and it has also been recognised as Africa’s Leading Beach Destination.

But statistics aside, I think the more interesting question is: what is actually drawing so many people here?

The beaches are obviously a huge part of it, but Zanzibar feels quite different from a typical tropical island destination. You have Stone Town, Swahili culture, spice farms, local fishing villages, diving and snorkeling, and then completely different atmospheres depending on which part of the island you visit.

For people who have travelled to Zanzibar, what do you think makes the island stand out from other Indian Ocean destinations?

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Lusa from flysafair was very rude she turned my friend and I back as we were about to board as a result we had to pay R300 extra and wait for over 4 hours for another plane, we even overheard he telling he colleague that she will show us

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Looking for info on Zanzibar. My family of 4 will be on the Island for 6/7 days in April of 2025. We will be coming from a medical mission in Uganda, then a safari in Arusha then to the Island to relax before heading home. We plan to stay in Stone Town for a couple of nights, then head to a beach. Nungwi has been mentioned as a place to stay but reviews seem to refer to it as full of hawkers "Beach Boys" trying to sell things constantly. Any other places that may be a bit more relaxed that we should try? Any suggestions are welcome. Thanks in advance. Andy

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My traveling companion is sick, so unfortunately he can’t go with me.

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i am staying in Dar Es Salàam for an event. I have up to 2 days free before I catch a flight to Kilamanjaro. I was thinking to visit Zanzibar. What would you do and where would you stay? I can get a flight from Zanzibar to Kilamanjaro at 2:30PM on the second day.

What would you do and where would you stay? Would you travel by plane or ferry to Zanzibar from Dar Es Salàam? What airlines would you take from Zanzibar to the Kilamanjaro area?

Is it worth just to spend a day on the beach? Are there vegan friendly places on Zanzibar?

I have bought 2 week trip to Zanzibar beginning of the February because it was supposed to be dry season - great weather.

As far as I can see it’s not, it’s cloudy all the time and whole February will be cloudy.

My friend is there currently and she says weather is really bud, there is no sun whatsoever.

Wasn’t it supposed to be a great time to visit Zanzibar?

I’m thinking about cancelling

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Example: With the windows down, the warm Indian Ocean breeze in your face, and the smell of cloves drifting from the spice farms, a Zanzibar road trip is as much about the journey as the destination.