Reviews of holidays to East Coast Zanzibar
204 holiday reviews from our travellers of holidays which include East Coast Zanzibar.
Mr & Mrs G
N London
"Trip to Tanzania by Mr & Mrs G from London"
I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 20 Aug 2011 and 4 Sep 2011
"Fantastic trip, would recommend Tanzania very highly.
Very well organised, very happy to travel with Expert Africa in the future." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 11 on a Tanzania safari
Very well organised, very happy to travel with Expert Africa in the future." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 11 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
The T family
Woking
"Beho Beho / Pongwe"
I visited Zanzibar and 1 other country between 6 Aug 2011 and 21 Aug 2011
"Grea holiday
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
no thoughts" Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 9 on a Zanzibar holiday
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
no thoughts" Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 9 on a Zanzibar holiday
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs P
Germany
"Tanzania southern circuit"
I visited Zanzibar and 1 other country between 28 Jul 2011 and 14 Aug 2011
"Great trip - went perfectly to plan (apart from trying to enter Ruha on August 1st - I will provide separate commentary about this).
Accomodation and transfers could not be faulted. Staff throughout very very good, and invariably excellent. We felt each of the lodges went out of their to make a stay special.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
It seems worth keepng an eye on the Authorities in Tanzania. Politically there are issues and undercurrents that, on this occasion, broke the surface.
Just as an aside: having gone to trouble of getting Visas in advance, immigration managed to to process none Visa holders more quickly that us: management of arrivals hall was rather desperate." Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 9 on a Zanzibar holiday
Accomodation and transfers could not be faulted. Staff throughout very very good, and invariably excellent. We felt each of the lodges went out of their to make a stay special.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
It seems worth keepng an eye on the Authorities in Tanzania. Politically there are issues and undercurrents that, on this occasion, broke the surface.
Just as an aside: having gone to trouble of getting Visas in advance, immigration managed to to process none Visa holders more quickly that us: management of arrivals hall was rather desperate." Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 9 on a Zanzibar holiday
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr L & Ms W
Redhill
"Overall trip to Tanzania and Zanzibar"
I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 18 Jul 2011 and 31 Jul 2011
"An excellent trip that was very well organised. They provided great support all the way through with the traveller notes and guide book, we would have no hesitations in reccomending the company to others.
Liz was very quick to respond to any queries we had.
As honeymoons go, we feel very lucky that we were able to go on such an amazing trip!" Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 6 on a Tanzania safari
Liz was very quick to respond to any queries we had.
As honeymoons go, we feel very lucky that we were able to go on such an amazing trip!" Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 6 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs F
W Sussex
"A fantastic holiday with amazing experiences"
I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 12 Jul 2011 and 26 Jul 2011
"This holiday was truly a most memorable experience. The advise given by Expert Africa was invaluable & led us to chose a holiday that really reflected what we had envisaged. Each location was perfect, the accomodation excellent & the people involved charming.
The booking was handled extremely effeciently (and we like the little touches such as the travel wallet, which was very useful!) We would not hesitate to recommend Expert Africa & would certainly consider your services for another trip at some point in the future.
Many thanks to all concerned for delivering as promised!
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Oh dear, now I'm going to sound really boring.......NO !!!" Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 7 on a Tanzania safari
The booking was handled extremely effeciently (and we like the little touches such as the travel wallet, which was very useful!) We would not hesitate to recommend Expert Africa & would certainly consider your services for another trip at some point in the future.
Many thanks to all concerned for delivering as promised!
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Oh dear, now I'm going to sound really boring.......NO !!!" Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 7 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr S & Miss P
Avon
"What a great honeymoon!"
I visited Zanzibar and 1 other country between 30 Jun 2011 and 12 Jul 2011
"We couldn't have asked for a better honeymoon - adventure, relaxation, some fantastic sights and amazing food and drink.
The Expert Africa team delivered the honeymoon we were after and suggested the perfect resorts to suit the type of holiday we wanted, in line with our personalities and expectations. All flights, connections and bookings happened as promised and it was a smooth transition through each stage of our break.
We wanted to go away and start our married life together in a beautiful country and enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime holiday, without having to worry about the admin and minor details of transfers, etc. Expert Africa delivered exactly what we wanted and I would recommend anyone considering a safari to get in touch with the team so they can use their experience to deliver exactly what you want.
uggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
None." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 7 on a Zanzibar holiday
The Expert Africa team delivered the honeymoon we were after and suggested the perfect resorts to suit the type of holiday we wanted, in line with our personalities and expectations. All flights, connections and bookings happened as promised and it was a smooth transition through each stage of our break.
We wanted to go away and start our married life together in a beautiful country and enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime holiday, without having to worry about the admin and minor details of transfers, etc. Expert Africa delivered exactly what we wanted and I would recommend anyone considering a safari to get in touch with the team so they can use their experience to deliver exactly what you want.
uggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
None." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 7 on a Zanzibar holiday
Overall trip
Excellent
Mrs W & friends
UK
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I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 28 May 2011 and 6 Jun 2011
"The arrangements for our trip went very smoothly. it was great to have all the transfers organised and everything handled for us. The mixture of Zanzibar stone Town and the beach was just right, maybe an extra day at the beach would have been perfect.
Selous was magnificent, Impala really was faultless, the guides very good and the team very friendly and attentive. Lake Manze was an interesting contrsat, liked the sociability and the lack of electricity and the enthusiasm of Sarah the manager.The guides I didnt find quite so good but still fine.
The only thing I would have done differently is maybe go to a different area for the second half of the trip in Selous.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Maybe a little help with the links to possible sources of info re accomodation in Dar would have been helpful to us prior to our main trip with you but realise this may be alot to expect!" Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 5 on a Tanzania safari
Selous was magnificent, Impala really was faultless, the guides very good and the team very friendly and attentive. Lake Manze was an interesting contrsat, liked the sociability and the lack of electricity and the enthusiasm of Sarah the manager.The guides I didnt find quite so good but still fine.
The only thing I would have done differently is maybe go to a different area for the second half of the trip in Selous.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Maybe a little help with the links to possible sources of info re accomodation in Dar would have been helpful to us prior to our main trip with you but realise this may be alot to expect!" Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 5 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr D & Mrs B
UK
"One to remember!"
I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 8 Feb 2011 and 22 Feb 2011
"We believe we got the balance and standard just about right. Gibbs Farm was the only disappointment. We would certainly return to Tanzania to include the Selous but we wouldn't necessarily wish to include Zanzibar again.
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Your attention to detail prior to the trip was first class. We look forward to future trips with you." Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 6 on a Tanzania safari
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Your attention to detail prior to the trip was first class. We look forward to future trips with you." Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 6 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr F & Mrs T
UK
"Zanzibar holiday."
I visited Zanzibar between 24 Jan 2011 and 3 Feb 2011
"It was a very good trip, and the arrangements made by Expert Africa were excellent.
The Zanzibar Guide Book was extremely helpful, and you are to be congratulated on including it in the pre-trip package. We would - will - certainly use Expert Africa again. Thank you.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
I have nothing more to add!" Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 9 on a Zanzibar holiday
The Zanzibar Guide Book was extremely helpful, and you are to be congratulated on including it in the pre-trip package. We would - will - certainly use Expert Africa again. Thank you.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
I have nothing more to add!" Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 9 on a Zanzibar holiday
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr E & Ms W
Uk
"Overall Feedback"
I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 20 Dec 2010 and 4 Jan 2011
"We both had a wonderful honeymoon - it surpassed expectations and every place we stayed was different but equally fantastic. It was an expensive trip but I felt it was worth every penny.
Liz in particular was amazing - right from advising and helping us put together an itinerary, to sorting our flights out in the Heathrow chaos and helping us when needed during our trip. Liz's achievement in swapping us from BA to Kenya Airways on 20 December (at virtually no extra cost), without any exaggeration, saved the whole trip.
I would whole-heartedly recommend Expert Africa to friends and family, and I'll be in touch when we visit Africa again!
Thanks again for all your hard work,
Neil and Jo
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Keep up the good work, everyone in Africa we met spoke very highly of Expert Africa." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 6 on a Tanzania safari
Liz in particular was amazing - right from advising and helping us put together an itinerary, to sorting our flights out in the Heathrow chaos and helping us when needed during our trip. Liz's achievement in swapping us from BA to Kenya Airways on 20 December (at virtually no extra cost), without any exaggeration, saved the whole trip.
I would whole-heartedly recommend Expert Africa to friends and family, and I'll be in touch when we visit Africa again!
Thanks again for all your hard work,
Neil and Jo
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Keep up the good work, everyone in Africa we met spoke very highly of Expert Africa." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 6 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
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Our suggestions for beach lodges in East Coast Zanzibar
Pongwe Beach Hotel
Pongwe Beach Hotel is comfortable, good-value, family-friendly beach lodge, with a lovely pool, secluded beach and good food.
Matemwe Lodge
Matemwe Lodge is one of our favourite beach lodges. With only 12 cottages right on the edge of the old coral cliff, it is personal and relaxing.
Shooting Star Lodge
Shooting Star Lodge has a friendly atmosphere and a beautiful infinity pool, sitting above a stunning stretch of beach on Zanzibar's east coast.
Mnemba Island Lodge
Mnemba is a private island resort with 11 chalets, fringed by some of the best coral reefs in the Zanzibar area.
Matemwe Retreat
Matemwe Retreat is one of the most exclusive lodges on Zanzibar, with four split-level villas each with their own veranda, sun terrace, plunge pool.
Sunshine Marine Lodge
Sunshine Marine (sister of Sunshine Hotel) is located in a secluded part of the east coast, with a first-rate, in-house dive centre.
Zoi Hotel
Located right on the beach, with bright rooms and a colourful garden, the Zoi Boutique Hotel has a lively, relaxed atmosphere.
Zanzibar Pearl
Formally known as Matemwe Beach Village, Zanzibar Pearl Boutique Hotel is one of the newest properties on the island
Melia Zanzibar
Melia Zanzibar is a very large resort hotel on Zanzibar’s east coast and is well equipped for business and leisure trips.
Tulia Zanzibar
Tulia Zanzibar Beach Resort is a 16-room boutique beach hotel that opened in 2016 on Zanzibar's east coast.
