10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Traveling to Zanzibar!

[@louiecolewis6547]

Sister! I have listened to many of your videos you're so articulate and knowledgeable! Keep the information coming!

[@planB-BacktoAfrica]

Thank you! Will do!

[@vitalielevinta2609]

Thank you soooooooo much! I plan to come to Jambiani with my family at the beginning of March. Hope it won;t be too rainy. You gave me so many great advices.

[@Lebogang_Mathe]

I’m also going at the beginning of March just booked my flight yesterday

[@johannesambjrnsen4215]

Thank you Weyni. I'm so glad that I found your video. Leaving Denmark in 10 days, flying to Zanzibar. I took your advice and booked a nice stay in Stonetown and then a few days in Kizamkazi. I'm going to leave the last 4-5 days open to see what I might want experience, once I'm there. Thank you!

[@JackMcCabeFL-USA]

You are great Mom and have wonderful children. You are also honest about countries in Africa. I appreciate it.

[@melanintravelsmagic4834]

Yes her views are honest as someone who travelled a lot in East Africa the last 2 years

[@AbelDdamulira]

Thanks for that information. Interestingly people have high expectations when they are planning to go to Zanzibar. So i guess this will be an eye opener to very many people so that they can lower their expectations about this island. I love it cause i've never been disappointed when i go there yet its now 3 times.

[@Blingi444]

I could listen to you all day everyday. Everything is true. Wish i knew some of the things you've mentioned before. Thanks so much queen for your golden video's!❤

[@planB-BacktoAfrica]

Wow, thank you, you are so welcome sis 🫶🏾

[@mjloverforever91]

Great tips! Thank you Weyni ☺️

[@paulomateus3083]

This is a great video, thanks! Have a question, which beaches have less beach boys? Had a very bad experience in Mombasa with beach boys bothering me almost every minute.

[@daviddsouza735]

The southern ones I think

[@philmisc3513]

Awesome tips. Will be visiting Nairobi, Diani and Zanzi in January

[@ogulcanjohnny]

Thank you for this great video! Especially like the fact that you started with #1 (:

[@IAmElegantlyAgeless]

Excellent information thank you so much ❤❤❤

[@hussainudepurwala9974]

amazing info for first timer to the island

[@sxshannon]

Tell it all Weyni. You hit every point 👏🏽

[@osodowilberforce2321]

Wonderful advice Madam Weyni.

[@jenixtravelvlog]

Thank you for all the info! I am planning to travel Zanzibar this year and this video was very helpful

[@planB-BacktoAfrica]

Glad it was helpful!

[@hasanturgut2712]

Thank you very much, very helpful

[@roderick2722]

Such valuable information! Love your content! Things like this I need to know for when I leave America one day!

[@planB-BacktoAfrica]

Glad it was helpful!

[@alhusaini2916]

Thanks so much for the valuable information ❤

[@chumabanjwa4662]

Thank you so much. This was such an informative video!

[@planB-BacktoAfrica]

Glad it was helpful!

[@itohanackermann5772]

New subscriber here, love your videos!!! I live in Germany, planning to move back yo Africa soon, country still undecided. I am a Nigerian by birth.

[@nkathaeljoy]

This was so informative, thankyou

[@planB-BacktoAfrica]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Waytozanzibar]

What a great video ❤️

[@planB-BacktoAfrica]

Thank you!!

[@abigailgarner1791]

Thanks for the great video Weyni! Any chance you could share some insight about the area Chawaka?

[@ancienttigray7010]

Weyni don't also forget to invest in Tigray where there is huge opportunities to make money rebuilding Tigray Republic.Real estate, factories, restaurants, hotels, husbandry, construction,small hospitals,etc etc are the few to mentioned to invest in and make profit.Wow Zanzibar is beautiful one day we will visit.Thanks for sharing this video.

[@joeambaye8681]

Amazing as usual - keep it coming ☮️

[@planB-BacktoAfrica]

Thank you! Will do!

[@gabekrieg1927]

You covered everything!

[@WOLFda1]

I absolutely love your style! I also been to Zanzibar Island and I can verify some of what you said because I also experienced it when I was there. Great video my sister. I would like to meet you when I come back to East Africa, but I will settle in Nairobi, Kenya suburbs. 🙏🏾

[@afia2431]

I will be in Nairobi this December too

[@Monstrinho35]

It was really interesting to see your video. I am going to Tanzania and Zanzibar next August with my family. Which place do you recommend for a family with 2 kids (9 and 11yo) that love to relax and swimm all day at the beach in warm water? We really want to relax after 6 days in Arusha for a safari.

[@abeeral-rasbi6205]

Love your content keep it coming 💜

[@planB-BacktoAfrica]

Thank you! Will do!

[@Chang-y8x]

Some great informative videos.

[@FinanciallyFreeDeeTV]

this is a gem! thanks for sharing this valuable takes😍

[@planB-BacktoAfrica]

You're so welcome!

[@Sam_the_Word]

if one gets their own solar power and router will the internet work sufficiently

[@bp1194]

Thank you, sister, for your work. I went to Zanzibar 20 years ago, and I loved it. Could you make a video on Mombasa?

[@nursegege5151]

Good info. Thank you

[@johneales2221]

You have just had a lot to say about Namibia ! Now you know a lot about Zanzibar .

[@ancienttigray7010]

Weyni,You are a brave Tigray Woman, smart, honest, Fair.Dont also Forget Tigray is where you can invest and make money while creating Jobs for the heroic Tigray people.Thanks for this video.

[@Oregon696969]

Excellent advice.

[@melanintravelsmagic4834]

Jambiani is quiet as well very seclusive … and only 10 mn drive from Paje for supermarket and restaurant, atm, medical center

[@planB-BacktoAfrica]

True, I love Jambiani. One of my favorite places.

[@melanintravelsmagic4834]

Michamwi and Beejuu i stayed last year very relaxing

[@planB-BacktoAfrica]

It really is!

[@wunschleben_kreation]

Safety could be on your list too. Never sleep with open windows ✌🏻and prefer a place with security.

[@jonorberg]

Hello! Thank you so much for this wonderful and informative video. One question: it seems many other tourists are being stopped by the police while driving their rental car and they're expecting a bribe. Do you think this is a problem or not really?

[@SA-xj8hc]

Number 8 , those woman they don’t go out with local Zanzibari men , they are other Africans . Zanzibar it has been a junk where many men from countries near Zanzibar are dumping themselves . Tanzania mainland , Kenyans etc

[@AminaOthman-b4f]

You're absolutely right..🏝️

[@mctreasure]

Mbuzi choma is fire! loved it. Great info as usual Weyni, i was thrown off by the Channel name change, i might have to take out my anger sometime in July in Zanzibar's version of the purge

[@planB-BacktoAfrica]

Please do! 😂

[@mctreasure]

@@planB-BacktoAfrica Noticed not much on Stone Town attractions like Forodhani , any specific thoughts on those?

[@planB-BacktoAfrica]

@@mctreasure Forodhani street food is a nice experience. You can try different local dishes and seafood. However I would be careful there because the food is overpriced and much fish and seafood is not always fresh. Try Urojo when you there though 👍🏾

[@helenagalic7140]

I love your video ❤

[@sassynftgirl202]

Thank you ❤❤❤❤

[@planB-BacktoAfrica]

You're welcome 🙏🏾

[@charlotteg107]

I’m visiting in a few weeks and want to book a safari tour But how will I do this in terms of booking flights without using the hotel??

[@victorweeks3736]

Thank you

[@iddimohdhaji3232]

Low season during Ramadan

[@cappriment]

Hello Weyni, my family and I are planning a month long trip to East Africa, beginning in Ethiopia, Kenya and lastly Tanzania/Zanzibar. We plan to go to Addis and would like to travel to Gondar and Lalibela. After Ethiopia, we're heading to Nairobi and Mombasa. Then on to Dar, Victoria Falls and Zanzibar. So much Great advice in this video, especially on withdrawing funds from bank ATM machines. As well as renting a rental car, eating away from hotel and planning your own trip and saving. We plan a week 7-10 days. Any additional insight you provide.

[@planB-BacktoAfrica]

Sounds like an amazing trip. When you visit the Mosi Oa Tunya Falls in Zambia/ Zimbabwe make sure to get a multi entry visa so that you can cross the bridge to Zambia or Zimbabwe, depending on which country you enter first 🙏🏾

[@angeltrucking4793]

WELL SAID 🙏

[@vladimirshiryaev2563]

Hi Weini. What’s your take on healing real estate projects in Africa? Hotel + healing center (integrative detox + apitherapy + acupuncture + hidjama + lymphatic and guasha massages, spinal cord adjustment) + medical check up clinic. This can be a good investment in real estate with health & wellness purpose. I think Tanzania and Kenya are good places for this.

[@planB-BacktoAfrica]

Yes definitely a good idea. I don’t know of such a place in Zanzibar. There are many spas but no healing centers as far as I know 👍🏾

[@Merhatha]

Thank you Weyni- first time going there- any hotel you recommend?

[@planB-BacktoAfrica]

@@Merhatha my pleasure. It really depends on your budget. I loved my stay at BE Zanzibar Boutique Hotel in Jambiani, prices start from 350 USD per night. If you look for something less than 100 usd per night there are many amazing airbnbs. The most important is, book a place with AC

[@maxwellkariuki2930]

Interesting

[@EvaRui]

Me to a colleague: "I fell in love". My colleague: "Yes". Me: "Yes? Why only "yes"?" She: "I have been there"... 😅

[@crimangione]

Hi there! Thanks so much for your precious videos and tips. But aren't you also a bit too dramatic about the internet? I was in Kiwengwa two years ago for two months and I was using regularly on line, even watching movies and so on. I didn't have an specific internet connection, I was just using the signal of my phone... In two months I've never had problem about that. So I was planning to follow your advice and go to the south-est in the next weeks, and I need to stay connected because I'll be there for months, and need working from there. But now I'm wondering if your very low speed on line advise was mostly related to the south-est??

[@planB-BacktoAfrica]

Im not exaggerating. Working online is not the same as watching movies. I can also watch a movie on Netflix at my home on the south east coast, but I can not upload or download files without waiting hours. I know many digital nomads who left the island because of the bad network.

[@melanintravelsmagic4834]

@@planB-BacktoAfricaok you lived there in 2008. They just launched 5 G now all my repats friends are buying it. And Starlink is coming next year. The problem is electricity powershut sometimes at night… I’ve been 6 times in the last 2 years as a slow travellers for 3 weeks to 1 month nearly each time. I was able to work everywhere in cafe, restaurants, beach cafe, hotels lobbys and my airbnbs too … it’s changing … I’m a digital marketer and have an online travel agency too

[@crimangione]

@@melanintravelsmagic4834 Hi there, Thanks for your useful comment! Do you know exactly (more or less from which month) when Starlink will be operative in Zanzibar? Thanks!

[@planB-BacktoAfrica]

@@melanintravelsmagic4834 last time I was there was from June until September this year. And the internet on the entire east coast was horrible. Another friend of mine just left the island because she couldn’t work properly as a social media marketing manager. Maybe it’s different in other parts of the island.

[@melanintravelsmagic4834]

Ok i never had issues unless there is a powercut but i’ve stayed in differrnet places usually Stonetown, Paje, Jambiani and Michamwi … it depends where you stay. But now locals and residents are getting Airtel 5G and it’s working well

[@itohanackermann5772]

Do u have any idea about Botswana or Gambia?

[@melanintravelsmagic4834]

Internet has changed! They just launched 5G! All my repats friends are getting it ! In the last 2 years i visited frequently for ling period and didn’t have any issues workung remotely in hotel lobby, coffes, beach bar… I know also the Digital nomad community .. the real problem is inconsistency in electricity 💯💯💯 and random power cut

[@planB-BacktoAfrica]

Thanks for your insights. I was there when 5g was introduced. You don’t get 5g in all areas just a very few outside of town. As you said the problem is regular power cuts but unstable WiFi connectivity too.

[@wunschleben_kreation]

You’re right! With every word you say. I’m here longterm in Zanzibar. About relationships: yes! Thanks for saying that in public!!

[@iddimohdhaji3232]

I have never heard tourists women be beaten by their local men it's my first here on KZbin

[@iddimohdhaji3232]

I'm Zanzibareie

[@wunschleben_kreation]

@ I have female friends who made that experience with boyfriends and husbands. She’s telling the truth.

[@melanintravelsmagic4834]

I love buying from local food outlet even in Forodahni you have kebabs and shawarma for 500 TZS

[@melanintravelsmagic4834]

Wakala i’ve used several times to pay Dar El Salam merchant

[@Melissa-zt4ul]

What’s the name of the 2nd account to transfer money ?

[@planB-BacktoAfrica]

@@Melissa-zt4ul Nala App 👍🏾 I highly recommend

[@JackMcCabeFL-USA]

We are all the same.

[@iddimohdhaji3232]

Mwaka koga

[@iddimohdhaji3232]

I'm Zanzibarie

[@Jthegreat84]

Hello Weyni, are gay people allowed to visit Zanzibar? My husband and I would love to visit for our honeymoon. Also can you recommend tour guides and drivers in Zanzibar for us? Thank you!

[@FBA-Renaissance]

14:12 - YOU MUST HAVE SEXUAL DISCIPLINE OR YOUR DONE!!

[@Kozette007]

Thanks, Ill go to Seychelles instead.

[@wolfgangsztochaj5722]

I'm just back from Zansibar 12/24 and I think it was the last time 🙈🙈 So much is going wrong on this beautiful island!!! Plastic all over the place and the government doesn't care, joung healthy men have no jobs, infrastructure is horrible and behind the hotels you see the real Zansibar 👎👎It can't be everything depends on the tourist

[@marym-w2e]

I hope that africa rises , that the natives wont be referred to as mere disturbing beachboys.I hope that those beachboys get to enjoy the fruits of their island to the fullest...nothing against the content creator

[@planB-BacktoAfrica]

I hope so too. I don’t even blame them. They are just trying to get by.

[@iddimohdhaji3232]

It's pongwe not pingwe

[@planB-BacktoAfrica]

There is both a pingwe and a pongwe. I was talking about pingwe in Michamvi

[@josephdappa1340]

Weyni Tesfai: I ❤❤❤ you sincerely. I don’t expect our love would end in disaster. Of course, I don’t know if you are married or single. Since you mentioned your two kids only, it’s hard for me to know if you have a husband. Regardless, if you choose not marry me, can we have a relationship? I want you to be my business consultant!!! Tell me what you think about my suggestions. God bless you and yours. jtsdrd

[@melanintravelsmagic4834]

Have you tried to drive un Africa? Rrnting a car… eith policemen trying to get bribe from you every minute 😂😂😂😂

[@planB-BacktoAfrica]

That’s true but if you know how to talk to them, you will be good. Maybe I should make a tutorial about that 😂

[@thil0]

​​​​​@@planB-BacktoAfrica Wenn ich in Tansania und Kenia unterwegs bin miete ich mir stets ein ortsübliches Motorrad. Zum einen ist das extrem preisgünstig, zum anderen habe ich quasi völlige Ruhe vor der Polizei, und es bringt durchaus eine gewisse Anerkennung von den Einheimischen. Ein weiterer Vorteil ist, die Preise und Tarife sind immer wieder etwas anderes, in Abhängigkeit davon, ob man aus einem Auto aussteigt oder mit dem Moped ankommt. Solange ich nicht Helm und Handschuhe trage erkennt man im Straßenverkehr zwar daß ich weiß bin, aber ich werde dann für einen permanent resident gehalten, was auch schon viel ! besser ist, als auszusehen wie ein Urlauber. Außerdem ist man mit dem Motorrad besonders in und um DAR ganz erheblich schneller am Ziel. Und weit draußen in der Savanne kann man kann viele magische Orte aufsuchen, die mit einem PKW überhaupt nicht erreichbar sind. Wenig überraschend kommt man als Motorradfahrer viel besser mit den Einheimischen ins Gespräch als wenn man hinter Blech und Scheiben verpackt ist, auch das öffnet viele Türen. Da entstehen schnell allerhand Anekdoten! Ich habe keinen Kanal aber wir können ja gelegentlich mal ein paar Minuten Video zusammen machen...

[@az975532]

@@planB-BacktoAfrica yes please do and mention the car rental!

[@00mr.m41]

I appreciate the videos of our home but please do not include mwaka kogwa as part of Zanzibari tradition/culture, that pagan ritual has nothing to do with the rest of the Zanzibaris, only those in makunduchi celebrate that, almost 95-99% of Tanzanians/ Zanzibaris don't celebrate or have never heard of this