This Tanzania & Zanzibar guidebook is perfect for independent travellers planning a longer trip. It features all of the must-see sights and a wide range of off-the-beaten-track places. It also provides detailed practical information on preparing for a trip and what to do on the ground.
This Tanzania & Zanzibar guidebook covers: Dar es Salaam, The north coast, The south coast, Central Tanzania, The northern highlands, Arusha and around, The northern Safari Circuit, Lake Victoria and northwestern Tanzania, Lake Tanganyika and western Tanzania, Southern Tanzania, Zanzibar.
Inside this Tanzania & Zanzibar travel book, youâll find:
A wide range of sights â Rough Guides experts have hand-picked places for travellers with different needs and desires: off-the-beaten-track adventures, family activities or chilled-out breaks
Itinerary examples â created for different time frames or types of trip
Practical information â how to get to Tanzania & Zanzibar, all about public transport, food and drink, shopping, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, tips for travellers with disabilities and more
Author picks and things not to miss in Tanzania & Zanzibar â Serengeti, lake ferries, seafood in Zanzibar, chimpanzees at Gombe Stream and Mahale Mountains, Stone Town, Tarangire National Park, Indian Ocean flights, hiking in the Usambara and Udzungwa Mountains, Kondoa-Irangi rock paintings, cultural tourism, Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilwa Kisiwani, Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Insider recommendations â tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money, and find the best local spots
When to go to Tanzania & Zanzibar â high season, low season, climate information and festivals
Where to go â a clear introduction to Tanzania & Zanzibar with key places and a handy overview
Extensive coverage of regions, places and experiences â regional highlights, sights and places for different types of travellers, with experiences matching different needs
Places to eat, drink and stay â hand-picked restaurants, cafes, bars and hotels
Practical info at each site â hours of operation, websites, transit tips, charges
Colour-coded mapping â with keys and legends listing sites categorised as highlights, eating, accommodation, shopping, drinking and nightlife
Background information for connoisseurs â history, culture, art, architecture, film, books, religion, diversity
Essential Kiswahili dictionary and glossary of local terms
Fully updated post-COVID-19
The guide provides a comprehensive and rich selection of places to see and things to do in Tanzania & Zanzibar, as well as great planning tools. Itâs the perfect companion, both ahead of your trip and on the ground.