Zanzibar: The Insider's Guide

But beaches are not all Zanzibar has to offer. The Insider’s Guide takes you on a journey through an archipelago that has one of the most vibrant economies in the region and is home to a thriving arts and cultural scene.

The Insider’s Guide also gives you invaluable insight into the life of the Zanzibari people and the Swahili culture, offers practical details on the various accommodation options and great shops in Stone Town, and wonderful insider tips on where to find the best arts, crafts, festivals and music on your travels.

Aah, Zanzibar... that island of allure. The name alone conjures up images of mystery, the aromas of spices and the charm of the humble dhow. Zanzibar also boasts some of East Africa’s most glorious and unspoiled coastlines. It speaks of the romance of languid days spent soaking the sun on palm-lined beaches and taking to tropical azure waters to dive and snorkel.

But beaches are not all Zanzibar has to offer. The Insider’s Guide takes you on a journey through an archipelago that has one of the most vibrant economies in the region and is home to a thriving arts and cultural scene.

The Insider’s Guide also gives you invaluable insight into the life of the Zanzibari people and the Swahili culture, offers practical details on the various accommodation options and great shops in Stone Town, and wonderful insider tips on where to find the best arts, crafts, festivals and music on your travels.

Ian Michler, a stockbroker by profession, has more than 13 years of guiding experience in Africa. He has lived in Botswana for nine years where he works as a freelance guide and photographer, specializing in travel and wildlife photographs. His work has been published in several magazines such as Africa - Environment & Wildlife, Africa - Birds & birding, and South African Wildlife Magazine. He was also the winner of the Bird category in the 1998 Agfa Wildlife Photographic Awards. His extensive travels and photojournalism has resulted in various books: This is Mozambique, Mozambique - A Visual Souvenir and Botswana: The Insider’s Guide.