Reviews of holidays to East Coast Zanzibar
207 holiday reviews from our travellers of holidays which include East Coast Zanzibar.
The O family
Surrey
"My Aug 2016 trip"
I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 4 Aug 2016 and 15 Aug 2016
"Had the best time ever... thank you Clare Scott @ expert Africa!"
Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 5 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mrs K
Munich
"Great Safari Trip Aug 16 with Expert Africa"
I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 30 Jul 2016 and 13 Aug 2016
"We had a fantastic experience with Expert Africa and our trip. In terms of logistics, everything worked out perfectly well, before as well as during the trip. All the recommendations and suggestions we received turned out to be to the point.
We loved the two lodges were we stayed as well as the two national parks Selous and Ruaha - very complementary and different, both very special and not too touristy at all, despite high season. Closing a week of safari with a few days in Zanzibar turned also out to be the right decision. Thanks also a lot for the complimentary travel guide on Zanzibar - excellent reading, I would recommend it to every traveler. All in all a great holiday!
We would recommend Expert Africa to any friends planning the same thing." Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 7 on a Tanzania safari
We loved the two lodges were we stayed as well as the two national parks Selous and Ruaha - very complementary and different, both very special and not too touristy at all, despite high season. Closing a week of safari with a few days in Zanzibar turned also out to be the right decision. Thanks also a lot for the complimentary travel guide on Zanzibar - excellent reading, I would recommend it to every traveler. All in all a great holiday!
We would recommend Expert Africa to any friends planning the same thing." Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 7 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs R
Berkshire
"A wonderful adventure that we'll never forget"
I visited Kenya and 1 other country between 18 Jul 2016 and 2 Aug 2016
"Our honeymoon was many months in the planning but boy, was it worth it.
We had an absolutely epic adventure in Kenya and Zanzibar - we saw and experienced so much. We are truly fortunate to have been able to visit such extraordinary places and wouldn't hesitate to recommend to others any of the places we visited. The trip of a lifetime!" Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 8 on a Kenya safari
We had an absolutely epic adventure in Kenya and Zanzibar - we saw and experienced so much. We are truly fortunate to have been able to visit such extraordinary places and wouldn't hesitate to recommend to others any of the places we visited. The trip of a lifetime!" Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 8 on a Kenya safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Ms M
Canada
"Incredibly satisfied with Expert Africa"
I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 6 Jun 2016 and 22 Jun 2016
"My trip was incredible. If I had to do it all over again, I would not change a thing. If I ever get a chance to go to Africa again ( I really hope to!) I will absolutely use Expert Africa and Elizabeth Chapman to help me with my planning and booking again!
I am 110% satisfied and will recommend you in Canada!
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Keep up the good work!" Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 10 on a Tanzania safari
I am 110% satisfied and will recommend you in Canada!
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Keep up the good work!" Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 10 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
CY
Norfolk
"Another memorable trip"
I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 23 Jan 2016 and 6 Feb 2016
"Another great trip to two re-visited destinations. Still like the long stay at a single camp.
Looking back would not change anything - even the driving back to camp peeking though a tiny gap in a rain poncho against driving torrential rain!
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Get me big discounts so that I can go again!!!" Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 9 on a Tanzania safari
Looking back would not change anything - even the driving back to camp peeking though a tiny gap in a rain poncho against driving torrential rain!
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Get me big discounts so that I can go again!!!" Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 9 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs A
Surrey
"Tanzania safari during the 'short rains'"
I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 26 Nov 2015 and 10 Dec 2015
"We had a great time overall, but as always in Africa, plans do not always go directly as you intended, so it is important to remain travel wise.
The safari section of our trip was quite tiring, with early morning game drives and moving camp every couple of days, although this is exactly what we had expected, so were prepared. This was the first time that we had visited Africa during a rainy season, so expected a different experience to our previous trips. It was lovely to save the best safari camp to last and then to relax in Zanzibar for a 3 nights - even though the heat and humidity hit us hard.
It was very helpful to have the experience and suggestions from Expert Africa to help us plan the trip as their knowledge of the individual camps and hotels is extensive.
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This was our seventh trip to Africa booked through Expert Africa, which precisely sums up our view of their expertise.
Looking forward to number eight!" Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 10 on a Tanzania safari
The safari section of our trip was quite tiring, with early morning game drives and moving camp every couple of days, although this is exactly what we had expected, so were prepared. This was the first time that we had visited Africa during a rainy season, so expected a different experience to our previous trips. It was lovely to save the best safari camp to last and then to relax in Zanzibar for a 3 nights - even though the heat and humidity hit us hard.
It was very helpful to have the experience and suggestions from Expert Africa to help us plan the trip as their knowledge of the individual camps and hotels is extensive.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
This was our seventh trip to Africa booked through Expert Africa, which precisely sums up our view of their expertise.
Looking forward to number eight!" Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 10 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs H
Guernsey
"My Sep 2015 trip"
I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 17 Sep 2015 and 1 Oct 2015
"We are well travelled and enjoy staying in quality accommodation. We have been on two safaris in the past but this is the first time we have booked through Expert Africa. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend this company to friends and family. We had a fantastic holiday thanks to the advice given to us by Claire who put together a first class itinerary.
We were not aware of the strong tipping culture in Tanzania and would have appreciated this being pointed out to us.
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It seems Expert Africa are worthy of their name!" Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 9 on a Tanzania safari
We were not aware of the strong tipping culture in Tanzania and would have appreciated this being pointed out to us.
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It seems Expert Africa are worthy of their name!" Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 9 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr &Mrs M
Ballymena
"Wonderful, trip of a lifetime"
I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 16 Sep 2015 and 28 Sep 2015
"Wonderful, over too soon,
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Perfect as it is." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 4 on a Tanzania safari
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Perfect as it is." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 4 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr DW
Surrey
"My Sep 2015 trip"
I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 7 Sep 2015 and 21 Sep 2015
"The trip of a lifetime Fantastic
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No keep it up you are the best" Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 8 on a Tanzania safari
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
No keep it up you are the best" Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 8 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Miss G
Texas
"African Safari and Beach Trip 2015"
I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 15 Aug 2015 and 26 Aug 2015
"The trip was beyond memorable.
Every Lodge exceeded our expectations and I must commend all the staff at each House and Lodge for their professionalism and attention to detail.
We loved getting to know each and every person.
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I think that all the accommodations were down played a little when I booked the trip.
I wasn't expecting them to be so spacious." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 7 on a Tanzania safari
Every Lodge exceeded our expectations and I must commend all the staff at each House and Lodge for their professionalism and attention to detail.
We loved getting to know each and every person.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
I think that all the accommodations were down played a little when I booked the trip.
I wasn't expecting them to be so spacious." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 7 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.
