Matemwe beach, local sailing boat on coral sand

Island notes

Time to know
the island.

Thoughtful reading for a stay with a little more context.

Paje, Zanzibar, shoreline

Island notes · 4 min read

East or West? Choosing your Zanzibar coast

The tide, the light and the neighbourhood matter more than a pin on a map.

aerial of a beach and resort, Zanzibar

Island notes · 4 min read

The best months to stay in Zanzibar

A practical guide to weather patterns, wind and the kind of week you want.

beach with palm trees and water

Island notes · 4 min read

A slow week in Zanzibar: a residence-based itinerary

Seven days with a home to return to, and time left deliberately open.

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