Reviews of holidays to East Coast Zanzibar
203 holiday reviews from our travellers of holidays which include East Coast Zanzibar.
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
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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.
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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
Overall trip
Excellent
Mrs L
Winchester
"Africa trip feedback"
I visited Zanzibar and 1 other country between 9 Aug 2015 and 20 Aug 2015
"Our holiday to Africa was a trip of a lifetime.
Seeing the animals up close was such a privilege and something we'll never forget. We were overwhelmed by the kindness of the people as well as their expertise. Relaxing on Zanzibar island was a perfect way to end the holiday.
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You could potentially make things in the brochure even clearer, such as what to do about tipping, what kind of luggage is acceptable." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 7 on a Zanzibar holiday
Seeing the animals up close was such a privilege and something we'll never forget. We were overwhelmed by the kindness of the people as well as their expertise. Relaxing on Zanzibar island was a perfect way to end the holiday.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
You could potentially make things in the brochure even clearer, such as what to do about tipping, what kind of luggage is acceptable." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 7 on a Zanzibar holiday
Overall trip
Excellent
J & M
Portland
"Our first trip to Tanzania"
I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 31 May 2015 and 9 Jun 2015
"This was a trip we've been thinking about for 15 years, but when it finally came time to pull the trigger, I honestly didn't know where to start.
James was outstanding from the very beginning — helping me to shape the trip and offering some great suggestions on when and where to go. He was super patient with all my questions along the way, and we always felt like we were in the best hands." Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 5 on a Tanzania safari
James was outstanding from the very beginning — helping me to shape the trip and offering some great suggestions on when and where to go. He was super patient with all my questions along the way, and we always felt like we were in the best hands." Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 5 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs P
Cambridge
"Tanzanian adventure"
I visited Zanzibar and 1 other country between 23 Jan 2015 and 8 Feb 2015
"we had a fabulous return to Africa (our first visit for almost 40 years!). We were recommended to Expert Africa by friends living in Tanzania and were very impressed with the service provided. James provided us with a great deal of information and if he couldn't answer a question he said so!
We were disappointed in one lodge where we stayed but James had made clear to us before booking that he didn't have any personal knowledge of this lodge. For the lodges which were recommend by EA we found their descriptions to have been fair and reliable. EA arranged all our local connections - taxis and flights and all worked out very well without a hitch." Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 7 on a Zanzibar holiday
We were disappointed in one lodge where we stayed but James had made clear to us before booking that he didn't have any personal knowledge of this lodge. For the lodges which were recommend by EA we found their descriptions to have been fair and reliable. EA arranged all our local connections - taxis and flights and all worked out very well without a hitch." Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 7 on a Zanzibar holiday
Overall trip
Excellent
Mrs C
Shaftesbury
"Very good trip"
I visited Zanzibar and 1 other country between 14 Jan 2015 and 30 Jan 2015
"Everything worked smoothly"
Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 8 on a Zanzibar holiday
Overall trip
Excellent
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Where to stay in East Coast Zanzibar
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.
