The southern tip of Zanzibar Island
After leaving Michamvi Sunset Bay on the east coast of Zanzibar, JJ and I travelled one hour by taxi to Kizimkazi via Jozani Forest. At the southern tip of Unguja Island, Kizimkazi is popular with tourists because of its bottlenose dolphins. Despite being a well-known destination on the archipelago’s main island, we found the perfect secluded lodge to stay at. (more…)
Visiting Zanzibar’s only national park
After spending New Year’s in Michamvi Sunset Bay, JJ and I headed to the quiet fishing village of Kizimkazi. En-route to the south of Unguja Island, our taxi driver dropped us off at Jozani-Chawka Bay National Park. The national park is home to the endangered Zanzibar red colobus monkeys which are endemic to the archipelago’s main island. (more…)
Welcoming 2018 from the Michamvi peninsular on the southeast coast of Zanzibar
In my search for that picture-perfect white and turquoise beach escape on Zanzibar, I came across Michamvi Sunset Bay. Set on tranquil Chwaka Bay, this laid-back resort surrounded by palm trees is 65km east of Stone Town. (more…)
Exploring old Zanzibar City on Unguja Island
Stone Town was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000, due to its East African historical importance. I thought Stone Town would be the perfect first stop on Zanzibar’s Unguja Island as we’d get to explore the archipelago’s past and experience Swahili culture. Following our 8-day tour of Rwanda and an evening flight from Kigali, JJ and I arrived in Zanzibar early in the morning. (more…)
It’s holiday packing time again!
JJ and I are off on a long-awaited trip to Abu Dhabi, Rwanda and Zanzibar. We’ll be overseas for three weeks in total, and will be ticking gorilla and chimp trekking off the bucket list! Before I go, here’s my plane outfit, and what I’m packing in my carry-on and checked bag for this trip.
