The GOOD and BAD about traveling Zanzibar 👀

[@ChristineLozada]

Want my Zanzibar SECRET video? kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3_LfHetoNNnkKs See ALL my Zanzibar videos! bit.ly/AfricaKZbin

[@karimbrixi]

Sending a lot of thanks from Paris ! We’re preparing our trip to Zanzibar and found your videos to be among the best and most useful !

[@ChristineLozada]

Thanks so much for watching my video and taking the time to leave a comment! It means a lot!!

[@cyrilpiwetz8680]

In Jamaica some years ago there was the same issue of aggressive hawkers. You would get the "Jamaican Handshake", where they would shake your hand and then not let go. My wife learned to dress down in town, slightly shabby, with her hair under a hat.. And I got some reflecto sunglasses for us, because if they could not see your eyes it put them off.

[@ChristineLozada]

oooh this is a helpful tip!

[@lucciannersylvester2550]

I am a Tanzanian and have been to Zanzibar and I can say I genuinely hate hawkers, I mean yes it's business and people always trying to sell their products but it exhausting and not just to tourist even when you are a local and doing an inside tour, and the thing about negotiating prices it's like Tanzanian culture which I hate, they don't do this to just to tourist even to locals the price depends on how you look but being a Tanzanian I know how to handle it and I always gets the actual price. ps; they say to you something is 50 US dollars you say I have 15 and trust me they will try to go tell you to add more money but always add two dollars more until you reach half the price they told you because it's always the actual price. and if they say no just leave and go to another place, they will try to stop you and sell to you at the price you said or selling to you at the actual price. But also be aware some will always tell you the actual price and if you negotiate they will not decrease the price at all then know it's the actual price. and another thing you can do try to make friend with local tourist you meet and ask them to help you with prices or sometimes you can ask them to guess for you an actual price for something

[@ChristineLozada]

OOOO this is very helpful info. Thanks so much for watching my video and taking the time to leave a comment! It means a lot!! I LOVE IT when people add this type of helpful info!!

[@wesleymogaka]

Thanks for the explanation. I actually thought they were doing that to me coz I'm a Kenyan. I got tired of bargaining and decided to just chill in the room

[@wesleymogaka]

Thanks for the explanation. I actually thought they were doing that to me coz I'm a Kenyan. I got tired of bargaining and decided to just chill in the room

[@TheRicored]

Very candid and accurate review... I grew up in Zanzibar and have lived on Oahu for 3 years... can totally relate.

[@ChristineLozada]

ooh 😯 Thanks so much for watching my video and taking the time to leave a comment! It means a lot!!

[@LHommeMultiCulti]

Yeah I’m traveling this month to Tanzania and Zanzibar with my Sisters … Cannot wait 🇹🇿❤️🙏🏽

[@ChristineLozada]

stoked to hear this! safe travels to you!

[@Artblockmusic]

Really useful tips! Thank you 👍

[@ChristineLozada]

Glad it was helpful!

[@riverbluesky]

Beautiful beaches there but I totally know what you mean about the Hawkers. You summed it up well when you said it was ‘exhausting’. I said to my girlfriend when were there that it was tiring been constantly sold too

[@ChristineLozada]

Oh wow you feel me on this! Thanks for sharing your experience I appreciate it!

[@rgasta7765]

I like this video. Well organized bullet points. Loved it. So friendly. Amazing communication skils.

[@ChristineLozada]

i’m glad it helped! i love pugs!!!

[@linekermwiikisa1399]

I enjoyed Zanzibar because I watched your videos pre flying there. thanks a lot for your helpful tips

[@ChristineLozada]

love hearing this!!

[@anilnair1891]

I am about to travel to Zanzibar with my wife and son. I really appreciate your tips and advise. You did a wonderful job and I would encourage you to continue. Let you know when I return - how the trip went. I will miss Full Moon by 2 days. O well.

[@ChristineLozada]

oooh i bet you’ll still have an amazing time! safe travels!

[@chawkichalladia1812]

I hate hawkers. We have a lot of them in my country, too. I actually refrained from choosing arab countries like Egypt for this exact reason. at least in zanzibar, it's a tropical island, so the beauty helps you heal the annoyance.

[@ChristineLozada]

💯

[@likumbikapihya9287]

Excellent content! Preparing for my trip to Zanzibar in two weeks!

[@ChristineLozada]

stoked to hear this!!! safe travels to you!x

[@Safiyyrh]

How did your trip go? Any advice for intending tourists?

[@ashgothey]

Boat trip to mnemba from muyuni Beach is 70,000 shillings per boat. I am a local and that's what I pay.

[@ChristineLozada]

helpful! thanks for adding this!!!!

[@lailahussein1695]

I want to invite you to Oman. A secret destination with lots of culture , unlike Dubai we have lots of culture, beautiful beaches , lots of water sports and desert activities .

[@ChristineLozada]

sounds amazing! 🙏

[@hothausrealestategroup3423]

Oman is in my list. Heard so much about it

[@Shemashay]

Oman is the best Middle East Country. I live in the Middle East and by far it’s the best!! So beautiful

[@kimberlybhebhe74]

Thank you so much for the tips I am planning a trip to zanzibar

[@ChristineLozada]

stoked to hear it!

[@roamwithjerome]

Thanks for sharing! Very useful! Will be there next week. 👍

[@ChristineLozada]

yes I love to hear it!! 🤘🏽

[@4evermistyblu]

Great information!!! I’m headed there next month

[@ChristineLozada]

love it! safe travels to you!!

[@menilikworku2010]

Hi Christine i enjoy your video since you are in zanzibar you should visit Seychelles it in island it is a 2 hour flight we got the best beach we are closed to Mauritius and Reunion island Seychelles looks like Hawaii very safe county

[@ChristineLozada]

thank you so much for this suggestion!!!

[@Patrick44300]

Agreed! Love Seychelles

[@TheTayedrums]

cool video---i didn't feel you were being negative at all--just giving people the cool pro's and con's--even in paradise you have to be wise...nice smile you have ,too!! and btw I love Oahu...loved running the ala wai and my bud/bruddah stayed on university/King st. huggs/thx/ mahalo

[@ChristineLozada]

glad to hear it! ❤️

[@coachpaul_vavs]

Totally loved your video very informative

[@ChristineLozada]

stoked to hear it 🤘🏽

[@melibony]

thank you so much for your video

[@ChristineLozada]

yesss! thank you for watching!

[@CassandraMooree]

ThNk you SO MUCH for this advise 😊

[@ChristineLozada]

you’re welcome! thanks for taking the time to leave a comment!

[@skobichevskii]

I am the type of traveler who would like to add your video to my playlist

[@ChristineLozada]

🤘🏽

[@LydieTalksZanzibar]

Well said. Great summary of all. ✌️👌

[@ChristineLozada]

thanks for taking the time to leave a comment it means a lot!

[@LydieTalksZanzibar]

@@ChristineLozada You are welcome. Truth must be said. ☺️

[@ilvlolnlnle]

Thank you so much! Really helpful 👌👌👌

[@ChristineLozada]

stoked to hear it!

[@ashgothey]

100% on point. I am based in stone town.

[@ChristineLozada]

jealous!

[@claireesposito9494]

Hi! I’d love the video also! Thank you!

[@ChristineLozada]

I hope it helps Claire! kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3_LfHetoNNnkKs

[@yannickkipepokimbo7137]

Thanks a lot, can I bring my drone camera and use it on the island?

[@ChristineLozada]

Yes but Tanzania is one of the first places in Africa to enforce drone registration. Check it out on their govt website!

[@dressforu4267]

Thank you so much for this video it’s really helped and I hope we can get the secret video 💕

[@ChristineLozada]

I'm stoked it helped! I made it available to everyone... there is a link in the description of this video

[@karnubawax]

Zanzibar is very beautiful but you're absolutely right... it is EXHAUSTING being constantly (and I do mean CONSTANTLY) hounded by hawkers and touts. It can be so difficult to get a moment's peace. They are known as "papasi" - which is Swahili for 'ticks' - and you will come to understand why. They are tenacious little bloodsuckers who will not leave you alone no matter how many times you tell them to go away. You cannot even go to a bar for a quiet drink because someone will sit down next to you immediately and try to sell you something. And there really isn't anyone on the island who isn't running some kind of hustle. I'm glad I went but I would never go back.

[@ChristineLozada]

this is an honest comment! thanks for taking the time to add it!

[@karnubawax]

@@ChristineLozada You are welcome. I just feel that I need to add that the people I met on MAINLAND Tanzania are some of the nicest people in the world!

[@biccys]

Sad to hear you got hassled by hawkers. We're thinking of going here for our holiday in 2025, and the thing that spoilt Egypt for us was the constant hassle from the fake sellers and hawkers. Were you traveling alone as a young American woman? If so, I guess we might have a different experience as a middle aged British couple?! I don't know, I'm interested in your opinion?

[@ChristineLozada]

i was traveling with friends but we were often not together. hopefully you’ll have a better experience than me!!!

[@shomifochap3]

I need the secret video. I plan on traveling to Zanzibar this year for the first time.

[@ChristineLozada]

i made it available to everyone! check the description!

[@julissagu]

Very informative video thanks! Curious to know how you go about getting a driver...?

[@ChristineLozada]

I loooove the driver I used (Abdul). His info is in the description if you want to reach out to him.

[@alexsakon]

Great info. I'm thinking about going after Kilimanjaro climb.

[@ChristineLozada]

oh I LOOOOVE to hear this!! yes!

[@LivingwellwithJamie]

Thank you so much for all of this incredible info! New Subie!! Planning a trip, please share your secret video.

[@ChristineLozada]

I'm glad to hear it! I ended up making it available to everyone.. there is a link in the description of this video! 😉

[@cocobroomer9990]

thanks for the video

[@ChristineLozada]

yesss! thanks for watching! 🤘🏽

[@jsim5572]

I am about to travel to Zanzibar, I don't know much about it but want to enjoy myself. Advise

[@ChristineLozada]

i talk about BOTH sides. consider checking out the full playlist... its an epic place. but every place has a good and a bad 🤘🏽

[@barbrathompson9798]

Thank you 🎉

[@ChristineLozada]

you’re welcome!! 🥳

[@lenestjernegaardbunch8287]

Yes please for your secret video 🙏🏼

[@ChristineLozada]

ooh i made it available to everyone! check the link in description!

[@sandrameselebe4072]

so basically the Philippines without the racism

[@ChristineLozada]

Maybe? I don't know what your experience was like there but even though my parents were born there I experienced a lot of racism in the PI.

[@luhongyichang4716]

Hello! I am going to Zanzibar next month, and you mentioned that you had a driver. Would you mind recommending that driver to me? Thanks!

[@ChristineLozada]

his info is in the description of all my zanzibar videos!

[@peterjensen9749]

great job you are doing !!! keep it up !! how can i find your video about stone town ... can you send the link please

[@ChristineLozada]

Thanks so much for watching my video and taking the time to leave a comment! It means a lot!! my entire playlist is here kzbin.info/aero/PLzT02c_yTYsVRVQyoX8CdK38MsyXpucCT

[@vaughanza]

Thanks for awesome video, going to DoubleTree in June , could I see your secret video pls thanks

[@ChristineLozada]

ooooh i made it available to everyone! its in the description!

[@seniorita3131]

Please share the secret video i am planning to visit next week this video would be helpful for me as i am traveling alone

[@ChristineLozada]

link is in the description!

[@xolileinnocentia714]

Thank you so much

[@ChristineLozada]

You're most welcome 🤘🏽

[@Asia2091]

Hey, super random qs, but how did you get around in Zanzibar (did you have a driver?). Also, did you take malaria tablets while there? Thank you :)

[@ChristineLozada]

abdul is the best driver! his info is in the description of this video. and yes to malaria pills if mainland tanzania, but since i didn’t go, no for zanzibar

[@majorae.4939]

Did you take malaria pills during your trip? I am going within the next couple weeks and wondering, if it’s necessary?

[@ChristineLozada]

I would’ve considered it if I went on safari. But for just the island, no. But I think it’s up to you if you want to do something like that.

[@spocktt]

Thank you for your videos about Zanzibar! - I’m going there this February. Question: do you think you were approached by locals selling things more frequently because you are a woman?

[@ChristineLozada]

Super exciting that you're going in Feb! Tbh, I'm not sure... I kind of felt like everyone got the same treatment, but I'm wondering if someone else in the comments may have an experience they can share?

[@celestineekele]

I need really need the secret video, i have a trip planned for April,,,,

[@ChristineLozada]

i made it available to everyone - it’s in the description!

[@01dumbfrog]

Well I don’t stay in hotels unless I can’t get to my 80’ sailboat that is also my transportation.

[@ChristineLozada]

that sounds pretty rad🤘🏽

[@the1ghost764]

I am the type of traveler willing to spend for the experience.

[@ChristineLozada]

love to hear it!

[@salahelsherbiny]

Thank you for the video it was really helpful, we're planning to visit in june and wanted to ask was it easy to find a driver or can you recommend a company as we will be staying in two different locations and i don't want to rent a car. thank you again :)

[@Emeyi-q7n]

It’s easy to find a car,When you get to the Airport or stone town you will see a line of cars and drivers who can take you anywhere you want to go 😊

[@ChristineLozada]

i'm glad to hear it! i loved abdul! his info is in the description of this video and you can ask him his rates

[@salahelsherbiny]

@@ChristineLozada thank you very much means a lot 😄🙏🏼

[@danielmaluba7862]

The early morning loud speaker prays (like 4.45 am) drove me nuts 😳

[@ChristineLozada]

whoa!

[@aishaalmahri]

To each their own, i enjoy hearing the call the prayer in the morning, its comforting. I guess it depends on the voice of the mu'adhin (the one who calls) some of them have very melodic voices.

[@danielmaluba7862]

@@aishaalmahri In Stone Town it was horribly loud and I believe around 5 in the morning! Practice your repressive religion, put have the decency to respect others. I feel sorry for all the girls and women in Iran & Afghanistan. I will never travel again to a Muslim country.

[@ChristineLozada]

@@ajewishchristianmuslim this is the silliest comment i’ve seen today 😂

[@chawkichalladia1812]

so you expect the locals to abandon their religion 🤨

[@Tropical_Amor]

I heard Gov is now so serious but also in Europe you get poor homeless every where asking for spare change and not selling you anything

[@ChristineLozada]

😧

[@the1ghost764]

I am sold.

[@ChristineLozada]

🤘🏽

[@israelitesassembles9837]

Hi you can rent Bicycle for the beach is expensive Or cheap

[@ChristineLozada]

Good question! It was just $5 per day (usd) and delivered to my hotel. A video coming out Monday with every cost I paid in Zanzibar!!

[@sameeraamoojee2568]

Want my Zanzibar SECRET video? please send it to me

[@ChristineLozada]

i made it available to everyone! its in the playlist and in the description of this video!

[@vimlamoodley4460]

Hi thanks. Would like the secret video

[@ChristineLozada]

i made it available to everyone! it's in the description of this video.

[@vinipadhiyar9075]

is it better to go on full moon days to zanzibar rather than no moon days

[@ChristineLozada]

welllll if you wanna go to the full moon party - definitely time it with that!!!

[@jonathanskolnick1313]

Wow nice video, can u send me that secret video! Thanks and big blessings on blessings

[@ChristineLozada]

oooo i ended up making it available to everyone... link in the description of this video!!

[@memoryzimba4026]

Secret video please 😍😍😍

[@ChristineLozada]

oooh its in the description of this video!

[@trinakelly1369]

I want the video! Please & thank you!

[@ChristineLozada]

I hope it helps! kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3_LfHetoNNnkKs

[@Sigkap317]

Thank so much......hate the thought of being on a beach with hagglers, but also hate the thought of being on a beach with no water UGH!!! Can't decide where to stay 😞

[@ChristineLozada]

ooooh hopefully they’ve done more to keep the hagglers away!

[@dontforgettoboycottisreal]

How’s the WiFi in Zanzibar?

[@ChristineLozada]

oooh this varies wildly depending on where you're at. I’m hoping someone else in the comments might know the answer to this and can help out!

[@suffersalum4793]

U are parfect right u are welcome

[@ChristineLozada]

🤘🏽

[@emerdmann]

Would you recommend for a honeymoon?

[@ChristineLozada]

lots of people go here for their honeymoon!

[@ayshamotala6655]

Hi please can you post zanzibar video

[@ChristineLozada]

i made it available to everyone! check the link in the description 🤘🏽

[@jensenjensen9997]

hi - i want the video about traveling safe on zanzibar, how i can avoid to be scamed...

[@ChristineLozada]

i made it available to everyone! see the description for more info!

[@bisolasoutlet9371]

Hi what are the drone laws for Zanzibar. There’s no clear info on the internet and I’m thinking of buying a drone and I really don’t want customs to seize it 🥺

[@ChristineLozada]

Great question! It's one of the only places in Africa that has clear(ish) drone laws. You have to register it with the equivalent of their FAA and it generally takes 60 days. Their govt website has all the info on it!

[@mariajoaosousa9334]

please please share the scam video! i will go there soon

[@ChristineLozada]

oooh i made it available to everyone! see the description of this video!

[@sensi37]

send me the video. I'm planning to go there in March

[@ChristineLozada]

Link to it is in the description of this video!

[@Safiyyrh]

We want the video pls😢

[@ChristineLozada]

Ooh i made it available to EVERYONE! see link in description!

[@nataliedeolim8182]

I can't find the "secret video" : [

[@ChristineLozada]

its in the description of this video! (in the first sentence). i've also pasted it here for you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3_LfHetoNNnkKs

[@vijayishak7139]

where is cave funk beach bar

[@ChristineLozada]

this isn’t the only video! checkout the full playlist and grab more freeee helpful info 🤘🏽 (also google maps is a great resource)

[@powerrecordszanzibar3384]

i know you talked about flies , you did not like flies landing on your food

[@ChristineLozada]

👀 do you?

[@francesca6297]

I want the video

[@ChristineLozada]

see the info in the description! i made it available to everyone!

[@papzo5]

What is about the visa for EU citizens???

[@ChristineLozada]

I’m hoping someone else in the comments might know the answer to this and can help out!

[@Walker983]

You have to be more Relaxed than the Natives . . . you have to be Robert Mitchum . . .😁😺😺😺 I just want to go for the Name : Zanzibar, Zanzibar, Zanzibar !

[@ChristineLozada]

🤘🏽

[@wangzi2645]

theres no link or description whats she talking bout?

[@ChristineLozada]

You may need to press 'expand' or 'more' to the description to see alllll the notes! The part I think you're asking about.. I've pasted for you here: Want my Zanzibar SECRET video? kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3_LfHetoNNnkKs 🎥 ALL Zanzibar and Africa travel videos: bit.ly/AfricaKZbin 🎥 Oahu videos: bit.ly/OahuTravel2021

[@ioana266]

What about vaccines and diseases?

[@ChristineLozada]

I recommend checking the latest requirements on the govt website!

[@ChristineLozada]

I recommend checking the latest requirements on the govt website!

[@prettyp456]

do they require a covid test for entry?

[@ChristineLozada]

a great question! at the time in which I traveled there no test was required, but Id keep up with their govt website because rules are changing all the time!

[@lucciannersylvester2550]

currently, they don't require a corona negative test result but just read the Tanzania embassy website from where you are or the Tanzania international Airpot ( Julius Nyerere International Airport) to get an update, and bear in mind that you might get tested at the airport that's all.

[@stephanielomeli6950]

How much would a driver cost? :)

[@ChristineLozada]

The info for driver I used is in the description of this video. He's AWESOME. message him and ask for his rates!

[@laurenhall2131]

Is it best to use US currency or Tanzanian shillings on the island?

[@ChristineLozada]

In all the places I visited on the island, I only had the choice of using Tanzanian shillings. There are places you can exchange your dollars and better rates are given to larger bills (ie 50s and 100s vs. 20s and 10s)

[@lucciannersylvester2550]

Another thing change your dollar into Tanzanian Shillings before you go to the island (let's say you if land first at mainland Tanzania) because the exchange rates at the island are quite high unless you find a Bank and it's not possible to find a bank at Nungwi or Paje, so just be ready with that.

[@miikoa]

I’d love to receive the video.

[@ChristineLozada]

check the link in the description of this video!

[@Augfordpdoggie]

the Massai there are fake, and every place wants to be a personal dance club for the owners. no quiet place to listen to the waves and wind.

[@ChristineLozada]

appreciate you taking the time to share your opinion!

[@tarabunc4357]

u cant compare Oahu and Zanzibar, Oahu is american standard and looks modern and clean...btw I like your video but still its uncomparable

[@ChristineLozada]

well... you could equally say you can't tell me what i can and can't compare. lol. any comparison should be based on what someone has experienced. if i compared two things i have NOT experienced.. eee.... that's questionable.

[@geoffreywilliams9324]

Wonderful place but I don't think zanzibar is for me . .

[@ChristineLozada]

thanks for sharing your opinion!

[@nataliedeolim8182]

Please send me the video

[@ChristineLozada]

oooh check the description! i made it available to everyone!

[@RudolphLou-g7l]

Eileen Parks

[@ChristineLozada]

🥸

[@ML-oi7xx]

What malaria drug you take in Africa?

[@ChristineLozada]

Because I didn't go to Tanzania mainland on this trip, I didn't do malaria pills

[@lucciannersylvester2550]

There are different types of malaria pills, but on the island, there no many mosquitos and sometimes no mosquitos at all so do not worry about catching malaria there. unless you going to the mainland but also depends on the region you are going to. If you going north there are no mosquitos to few mosquitos like in Arusha and also south like Mbeya. but if you're going to Dar es Salaam from October to January there are not many mosquitos but from February to September there are a lot of mosquitos mostly at night but also depends on the area you will be staying in. However , I would advice to sleep in mosquito net here or sometimes you will find hotel rooms with mosquito-proof so you will be okay. if it happens that you catch Maralia do not be terrified because it can be cured. There are different type of pills as well, there are strong ones you just take once and you will have to drink a lot of water and there are not too strong ones which you will have to take for a couple of days, I recommend take a strong one and drink a lot of water rather than taking less strong for a couple of weeks (speaking from experience). but don't fear you will really catch malaria its not like how it is shown on medias

[@masonhoyte2388]

@@lucciannersylvester2550 my family is from Trinidad and I hate how much mosquitos come for me there aha hopefully I can catch a break when I go zanzibar next year. My aunty has coaxed me into trying somewhere new aha

[@belindaunbehagen9636]

would love the scam video please

[@ChristineLozada]

Check the link in the description - I made it available to everyone!

[@KW-tc7ln]

IＬＯＶＥ　ｔｈｉｓ　ｖｉｄｅｏ！！！

[@ChristineLozada]

stoked to hear it! 🤘🏽

[@avin.3419]

Why you make faces when Talking

[@ChristineLozada]

🥸 i have a face. it makes faces.

[@BeatSoul-KV]

Hello there, I appreciated your video. Please can you tell me contact details of your driver?

[@ChristineLozada]

abdul is the best! his info is in the description of this video!

[@BeatSoul-KV]

@@ChristineLozada thank you, I found it later

[@amrkhalil2623]

Can you send me the scam video

[@ChristineLozada]

Ooo I made available to everyone (for now) - there is a link in the description of this video to it!

[@LeroyWareTravels]

Send me the scam video. Lol. I'm going in July

[@ChristineLozada]

I'm making it available to everyone (for now) see the link in the description of this video for it! 😉

[@welcomezanzibar9402]

Welcome to Zanzibar,

[@iayaaetv4655]

I care for the video, pls

[@ChristineLozada]

See the info in the description below!

[@Cordney-j4p]

Your very attractive

[@ChristineLozada]

🙏 i got it from my mama

[@aleksandranedeljkovik5277]

Interesting how expensive zanzibar is now.....