Zanzibar in the Countries, Regions & Cities series from Rough Guides; comprehensively detailed guidebooks specifically designed for independent travellers & serving a range of worldwide destinations. Widely recognised for their free editorial style, Rough Guide authors are allowed to express their personal opinions on a range of subjects. Although sometimes controversial, this editorial stance allows readers to experience more detailed & personal takes on each destination, a feature often more limited in other guidebooks. Cultural & historical nuances are explored in significant depth throughout the text & descriptions on the ambience of individual settings alongside personal recommendations, particularly in cities, are notably prevalent. Each Rough Guide in the Countries, Regions & Cities series has a similar layout. A ...

A new, thoroughly updated ninth edition of the most comprehensive guide to Zanzibar available, with a complete review of accommodation listings to cover new options in all price brackets on all three main islands (over 300 properties visited personally). Also included is more detailed coverage of Zanzibar`s cultural, historic & environmental status than in any other travel guide to the area, while all of the city/town/village maps have been redrawn & accurately updated, with every property, major attraction, eatery & road recorded using GPS to provide a detailed level of guidance. The authors aim to direct readers to the more ethically minded hotels, tour operators & activities, from a focus on fair-trade shopping opportunities to marine awareness guidelines. Bradt`s Zanzibar is the most frequently updated book on the islands: the authors are personally known in the region for their face-to-face, on-the-ground research methods & this is the book of choice for hoteliers & expatriate workers/residents on Zanzibar. The guide also

Includes:: a dedicated section on southern Tanzanian safaris, making this the ideal choice for a bush & beach combination. Zanzibar is a magical & evocative name, & for many the name alone is reason enough to come. The islands are magical & full of promise but the choices are vast: from the burgeoning hotel scene to the array of local operators offering seemingly the same trip. The authors have been visiting Zanzibar for more than 15 years & strive to provide all the information required to make the right choice of where to stay & how to make the most of your time on the islands, as well as offering details of how to get off the beaten track. They say: `a tremendous amount of change has taken place, & yet it remains impossible not to be enchanted as you approach from the air, looking down on sparkling turquoise waters, darkened only by patch reefs, & punctuated by the billowing triangular white sails of passing dhows. We still always smile as we step off the plane, to be enveloped by Zanzibar`s exotic blend of warmth, humidity & aromatic spices.`

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Zanzibar & Pemba in the Footprint Focus Guides, which are targeted at cities, regions & countries worldwide that have no, or very limited, coverage from other publishers. Widely recognised for their reliability & independent writing style, Footprint Focus guides all have the same layout. Smaller than their sister Handbooks, the Focus guides are intended to streamline the information contained so that you have more of what you need, without losing Footprint ...

Zanzibar`s coastline offers some of the best beaches in the world, with its dazzling white sands & colourful marine life, whilst atmospheric Stone Town is filled with intriguing alleyways & old Arabian townhouses. Whether you`re sampling fresh seafood at the Forodhani Market, scuba diving off the pristine coast of Pemba or challenging your senses on a spice tour, Footprint`s Zanzibar & Pemba Handbook covers all the top attractions on these glorious islands, plus tips for escaping the crowds & getting off the beaten track. *

Includes:: Dar es Salaam, the main gateway for entering Tanzania. * Practicalities section with essential advice on getting there & around. * Highlights map & inspirational colour section, so you know what not to miss. * Comprehensive listings including where to eat, sleep & relax
- whatever your budget. * Detailed street maps for Dar es Salaam, Stone Town& other key locations in the region. * Slim enough to fit in your pocket. Loaded with advice & information, this concise Footprint Handbook will help you get the most out of Zanzibar & Pemba without weighing you down.


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Zanzibar at 1:100, 000, plus Pemba & Mafia at 1:150, 000 on a large indexed map from Freytag & Berndt, with each island shown with a UTM grid for GPS users. Also included is a street plan of Zanzibar Town, both Stone Town & the central part of the Ng ...

Zanzibar in New Holland’s Globetrotter Travel Guide series, comprising a range of practical & accessible guides to a number of cities, regions & countries worldwide. Globetrotter guides incorporate essential information in an easy-to-carry & easy-to-reference format. They provide visitors with an introduction highlighting the country’s ‘must see’ areas, allowing readers to make the most of their time away. Presented in a paperback PVC format, each guide in the series provides vital tips for visitors &

Includes:: information on the best places to stay, eat & shop, star-rated top attractions, detailed regional profiles & recommendations of the best tours & excursions. Individual titles also have a separate, pull-out overview map in the rear pocket of the guide that serves as a companion to the book itself. An introductory section profiles the destination with details of the l&, a brief history, government & economy & the people. Every chapter is summarised in the ‘ At-a-Glance’ sections at the end of each chapter. There is also a Travel Tips section at the back of each guide providing practical guidance & information on tourist information services, entry requirements, customs, health requirements, getting there, what to pack, money matters, accommodation, transport, business hours, time difference, electricity, health precautions, useful phrases, personal safety, emergencies, etiquette & tipping.

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Zanzibar & the surrounding islands in the publisher’s characteristic h&-drawn style
- more of a guide than just a map! Zanzibar
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Street plan of Zanzibar Stone Town in the publisher’s characteristic h&-drawn style, with extensive tourist information & descriptions, more of a guide than just a map. The plan is annotated with various facilities & places of interest, with brief descriptions and/or photos provided for many sights. The whole of the reverse side is filled with panels providing information on the history of the Stone Town & of Zanzibar itself, slave trade on the isl&, David Livingstone & other explorers, characteristic doors & portals, etc., illustrated with many beautiful drawings. ...

Zanzibar, Pemba & Mafia in the Travel Guide series from Bradt; encompassing a comprehensive range of titles to destinations worldwide, with a particular focus on Africa, Central & South America. Bradt are one of the country’s leading independent publishers & have an ethos that focuses on responsible travel, in alliance with a philosophy of sustainability; both in the destinations the guides cover but also in encouraging tourists to limit the impact they have on the local environment. Bradt guides have a reputation for appealing to more independent travelers & often cover destinations that are not available from other publishers. Each guide opens with two comprehensive chapters on Background & Practical Information, covering details of the country’s geography, culture, natural history, government & politics, economy, people, language, religion, education & culture. Important practical advice

Includes:: when to visit, highlights, suggested itineraries, tour operators, red tape, embassies & consulates, getting there & away, health, safety, what to take, money, budgeting, getting around, accommodation, eating & drinking, public holidays, shopping, arts & entertainment, media & communications, business, travel culture & cultural etiquette. Individual sections are organized geographically by region & typically open with information on practicalities & orientation, before focusing on what to see & where to go. Information on what to see, where to stay, where to eat & how to find your way around is provided, with a range of budgets catered for. Simple black & white maps locate key visitor sites & places of accommodation. Bradt Travel Guides include appendices that provide an in-depth introduction to the language of each country, a glossary of terms & a listing of books & internet resources providing further information on the destination.

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Administrative provinces of the Ukraine on indexed road maps at 1:250, 000, each with a town centre street plan of its capital city. All place names are in Cyrillic only, but the map legend

Includes:: English. Coverage of the larger provinces is divided between the two sides of the map. Road network is presented in great detail, from international roads, shown with their E numbers, to dirt roads & country paths. Driving distances are marked on main, secondary & selected local roads; the maps also show border crossings, fuel stations, car service stations, & traffic patrol service points. Railway lines are shown with stations & local airports are marked. The maps also show boundaries of districts into which each region (oblast) is subdivided, & indicate their administrative headquarters. Topography is indicated by spot height, plus boundaries of national parks & other protected areas, & colouring and/or graphics for forests, orchards, vineyards, swamps & salt marshes. The maps have latitude & longitude lines at 10’ & 15’ respectively, & are indexed. Map legend

Includes:: English. Each title also

Includes:: a local table of driving distances & a street plan of the region’s administrative capital annotated with locations of selected hotels, car parks & petrol stations, museums & monuments, etc. In some titles more street plans are included.IMPORTANT
- PLEASE NOTE: supplies of all maps published by the Kartografija in Kiev are irregular & we cannot guarantee a definite delivery time for titles currently not in stock. To see the list of other titles in this series please click on the series link.






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