Zanzibar and Pemba Footprint Focus

by Williams, Lizzie; Watt, Sue

• ISBN13: 9781908206183
• ISBN10: 1908206187
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-10-04
• Publisher: Footprint Handbooks

Summary

As soon as you step off the ferry from the mainland you will be sucked in to the enchanting world of Zanzibar, rich in atmosphere and history. Enjoy the sensation of being lost in Stone Town as you walk down winding alleyways past old Arabian townhouses and crumbling mosques. Relax on some of the best beaches in the world, spot wild monkeys in Jozani Forest, or go scuba diving off Pemba's unspoilt coast. Footprint focusZanzibar & Pemba provides detailed and thoroughly researched coverage of Zanzibar, Pemba and also Dar es Salaam - the main gateway in to Tanzania. Includes practical advice on getting to and around the islands plus fascinating insights into the history and culture of this little Arabia. Essentials section with useful advice on getting there and around. Highlights map so you know what not to miss. Comprehensive, up-to-date listings of where to eat, sleep and have fun. Detailed street maps for Dar es Salaam, Stone Town and other key destinations. Slim enough to fit in your pocket. Loaded with advice and information, this concise Footprint focusguide will help you get the most out of Zanzibar & Pemba without weighing you down. The content of Footprint focusZanzibar & Pemba guide has been extracted from Footprint's Tanzania Handbook.

Author Biography

Originally from London, Lizzie has worked and lived in Africa for 14 years. For Footprint she is author of South Africa, Namibia, Kenya and Tanzania; has written the only country guide to Nigeria and the first city guide to Johannesburg for Bradt; is author of the AA Spiral Guide to South Africa and Africa Overland, a glossy look at the overland route from Nairobi to Cape Town, is co-author of the DK Eyewitness to Kenya, and has contributed to Turkey and Egypt for Rough Guides. She has written various online African destination guides for leading websites in the UK and US including Frommers, British Airways and World Travel Guide.net.

Table of Contents

1) Dar es Salaam; Stone Town; North to Nungwi; To the northeast coast; Southeast Zanzibar; Pemba Island.