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Nungwi Dreams by Mantis Hotel in Zanzibar, Tanzania
Located on the northern tip of Nungwi Beach on the island of Zanzibar in Tanzania, Nungwi Dreams by Mantis Hotel is a beach lover’s paradise that’s a world apart from the hustle and bustle of Stone Town and worlds away from the mainland safari circuit. How to Get to Nungwi Dreams by Mantis Hotel Or take a two-hour ferry from Dar Es Salaam to Stone Town, Zanzibar. Note that the ferry crossing can be rough depending on the season. Nungwi Dreams is approximately a one-hour drive from the airport and port in Stone Town. Fly to Zanzibar Stone Town Airport (ZNZ) from a variety of airports including Dar Es Salaam’s…
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Mnemba Island Snorkeling: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
If you’re traveling to Zanzibar Island in Tanzania, Mnemba island snorkeling trips are one of the more popular activities offered. I recently went on a Mnemba Island snorkeling trip and want to share the good, the bad, and the ugly of these snorkeling trips. Where is Mnemba Island? Mnemba Island is a small private island located about two miles off the coast of Unguja Island, the largest island in the Zanzibar archipelago. This Indian Ocean island is surrounded by a four kilometer oval reef that has been declared a marine conservation area, making it an excellent snorkeling spot as well as a great location for scuba diving. How to Get…
