The Rough Guide to Zanzibar [Paperback]

Jens Finke (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 4, 2010 | Series: Rough Guide to Zanzibar

"The Rough Guide to Zanzibar" is the essential travel guide with clear maps and coverage of the unforgettable attractions of this enticing island. From Stone Town to ruined Omani palaces the "Rough Guide" steers you to the best island attractions, restaurants, bars & cafes, and hottest nightlife for all budgets. Each region is unearthed in-depth with plentiful accomodation options, detailed coverage of Zanzibar's stunning powder white beaches and wildlife highlights from Dolphin tours to visiting giant tortoises on Chnguu Island. Rely on insider tips on everything from where to go for local music festivals to touring the Persian baths, spice plantations and Jozani Forest, Zanibar's largest tract of indigenous evergreen woodland. You can explore all corners of the island with authoritative background on everything from Zanzibari architecture to the islands finest diving and snorkelling sites, relying on the clearest maps of any guide and practical language tips. Make the most of your holiday with "The Rough Guide to Zanzibar".

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About the Author

Jens Finke has been travelling around East Africa since 1988. He is also a long-term contributor to the Rough Guide to Kenya and author of the forthcoming Rough Guide to Tanzania. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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WHEN TO GO Zanzibar’s climate is typically tropical, making for hot and humid weather most of the year. There are two rainy seasons. The "long" masika rains (dubbed the "Green Season" by some hoteliers) fall from March to May, and are especially heavy from April onwards when some of the larger hotels close. The lighter "short" mvuli rains come between October and early December. The end of both rainy seasons is heralded by blustery winds. The rest of the year is hot and dry, with temperatures gradually increasing from July until the onset of the short rains. Ramadan (see p.30 for dates) is not the best time to visit, as most restaurants are closed by day and the atmosphere, especially in Stone Town, is not at its brightest. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 216 pages
• Publisher: Rough Guides; 3 edition (January 4, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1848361327
• ISBN-13: 978-1848361324
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #314,705 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #24 in Books > Travel > Africa > Tanzania

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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great simple guide, July 11, 2011

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This review is from: The Rough Guide to Zanzibar (Paperback)

This book helped me a lot to prepare my trip to Zanzibar, information is up to date, covers all you need to know when going to Unguja island.

0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great guide, September 8, 2009

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This review is from: The Rough Guide to Zanzibar 2 (Rough Guide Travel Guides) (Paperback)

I'm very happy with all the information that I've gotten from this guide. It's very detailed and informative.