SBT, our wives and I will be going to Zanzibar next year either before our safari or after. For those of you that have been there, here's a couple of questions:

1. What local goods/merchandise are a must buy?
2. Is a couple of days there enough time to experience the city and people?
3. Are there any particular things we just have to do? (like fishing, snorkeling, going to a particular factory etc.)
4. What modes of transportation around town are available?
5. Are there certain areas we should avoid?

If anyone has a pic or two, we sure would like to see them.

Thanks.

John

I haven't been there personally but our company has done work there recently. The people were friendly, but there didn't seem to be all that much to do or buy there. If you hire a local car and driver he will know where to go and where not to.

I spent a week in Zanzibar following my Tanzania hunt. Stayed at a resort called Ras Nungwe on the southern tip of the island. Did a bit of fishing and caught some nice Wahoo. Good food, nice people with just a hint of serious political unrest. Watch out for the attempts to overcharge you for nearly everything. Tour the slave market and pay special attention to the history of Zanzibar. Really kinda creepy in many ways. Watch out in the airport, No one speaks english and by now they really may not like Americans. -Rob

30ott6, Zanzibar is worth one day of your time, unless you just want to lay on the beach.
Hire a driver and car. The driver will show you the Slave quarters, Spice farms and Stone town, ETC. Safety is not an issue and there are a lot of souvenirs in town. It is a fun one day event. CHEERS

Slave market sounds interesting. Always wanted one. My wife hasn't worked out the way I planned. Are their attractive ones? What's the average price? Please post pictures of the one/ones you guys have bought.

John

The two photos above are of our room at the Emerson & Green Hotel in Stone Town.

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Originally posted by 30ott6:
Slave market sounds interesting. Always wanted one. My wife hasn't worked out the way I planned. Are their attractive ones? What's the average price? Please post pictures of the one/ones you guys have bought.

John

John



I purchased this one, but later traded her in for some beads from the Maasai.

If your wives see this thread now, you are going to get into trouble.

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Terry

Nice Zanzibar pics.

Nitrox,
If you ever need more beads let me know!!



FB

If you are a scuba diver or snorkeler there are some nice reefs, fairly shallow, and a few wrecks I am told. Deep sea fishing is also good I am told. I was there in the mid-nineties and Stone Town was still a mess and tourism almost non-existant. Things have changed.

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I purchased this one, but later traded her in for some beads from the Maasai.

So you have more need for beads...?

Regards,
Martin

Geez, those photoes bring back good memories.
A couple days in the town to see the markets, historical sites ect and you must have a "sun downer" in the old English Club {now the African Club} a top venu to see a great sun set over the habour, then down to the food stands at the waters edge, a exiting place for dinner.
We spent some days at the northern tip of the Island relaxing, swiming,Beach partying{awesome cocktails}, touring, Diving ect, ect.
These people are mostly Moslim and prefer not having there picture taken. it is advisable to remember this and don't go taking photos of security, police or military instalations,{you shoudn't do this at home but certainly not in Africa} we were vigorously warned about this yet some people don't take it serious. All in all a great spot to spend a few days.

Terry- Thanks for the photos. What a cool room!

Nitox- As Ozhunter said "those photos bring back good memories"!! You made a bad trade and I hope you have learned from your mistake.

I have also heard about the Seacliff. Is this a place to stay or eat or both?

John

30ott6

The trouble was in the bush her choice of clothing stuck out like two sore thumbs.

Also beads are easier to pack in your suitcase when you go home.

Jeez Nitrox, I think I'll drop my hunt with SBT and just go with you. Please send me the dates for your next trip!

John

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I have also heard about the Seacliff. Is this a place to stay or eat or both?

The Sea Cliff is a hotel in Dar es Salaam.

Hotel Sea Cliff

Regards,

Terry

Terry- Yeah I knew that but after Nitrox's posts I temporarily lost my mind.

Seems Ray would have told me about the slave market in Zanzibar. I wonder why he made no mention of it?

John

Because I ran out of beads years ago and have lost interrest!!!

I might add that Zanzibar has no horses, somethings basically wrong with countries that have no horses...

How many beads can I buy with the airfare I would save from leaving my missus at home???

FB

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Originally posted by 30ott6:
Jeez Nitrox, I think I'll drop my hunt with SBT and just go with you. Please send me the dates for your next trip!

John

A photo from my last hunting trip.






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Originally posted by NitroX:

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Originally posted by 30ott6:
Jeez Nitrox, I think I'll drop my hunt with SBT and just go with you. Please send me the dates for your next trip!

John

A photo from my last hunting trip.



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Aparently your family killed a tire...
Did you get it.....

(wait for it)


Mounted!

Collins,

I could see it coming & still cracked up!!

Mike

Hey keep your dirty thoughts to yourselves.

These bright and pretty ladies were tourists on working holidays, experiencing a Top End working cattle station. Two are Canadian and one is Dutch.

There were much younger fellows around that us two old farts. Couldn't resist taking the photo though as it will form part of a title of a hunting story, "Belles & Boars". Not often do you get a chance to put your arm around four (one is taking this photo) pretty nineteen year old girls. The photo was a good excuse.

PS Sorry for the thread hijack

Sorry, In America to "Mount" a tire means to put it on a rim.

BTW, What were YOU thinking?