Zanzibar

Now in its tenth edition, this remains the most in-depth guide available to Zanzibar, Pemba and Mafia.

Thoroughly updated following extensive on-the-ground research, this comprehensive guide features over 300 accommodation listings spanning all budget levels, with many newly built properties and the vast majority found nowhere else. Bradt's Zanzibar offers far more detailed coverage of the islands' cultural, historic and environmental significance than other guides, with particular emphasis on ethically-minded hotels, tour operators and activities—from fair-trade shopping to marine awareness guidelines. All maps have been meticulously updated using GPS to record every property, major attraction, eatery and road.

Zanzibar, Pemba and Mafia offer wonderful beach resorts for all styles and budgets, alongside superb diving and snorkelling. Explore the history-steeped alleys of Stone Town, discover evocative ruins spanning several centuries, and wander through low-key fishing villages dotting the coast. The authors are personally known in the region for their dedicated face-to-face research methods, making this the book of choice for hoteliers and expatriate residents on the islands.

A dedicated section on southern Tanzanian safaris in the Selous/Nyerere and Ruaha National Parks makes this the ideal companion for a bush and beach combination holiday.