Zanzibar Solo Travel Diaries//Entry 1 - Baladin Hotel, The Rock Restaurant, Safari Blue

Ahhh so excited to share the first part of my solo trip to Zanzibar with y'all. This tropical paradise island really has it all and I can't believe I kept putting it off - lemme see if you think the same way?! From clear kayaking, to visiting the iconic Rock Restaurant to doing a Safari Blue - I show you so many cool things to do in Zanzibar. This video was also a 20+ hrs labour of love so please give me a like and subscribe if you like it!
Best ,
A xxx
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[@pendorica1]

Guuuurrrlllll! The quality of your content is soooo amazing and the editing!!!! Just amazing, and your so brave and inspiring, i just need to gather my bravery together 😂 and finally go on a trip…. Thank you for your content and your so beautiful!!!! ❤

[@mariancounsellor]

Zanzibar is definitely on my travel list. You’re so brave travelling solo ❤

[@wardaledillard8553]

You do not have to be brave to travel solo in Zanzibar, it is not the USA.

[@mariancounsellor]

I’m watching this again and I travelled to the Seychelles solo in October 2023 and lived it!

[@mariancounsellor]

@@wardaledillard8553there are plenty of countries I wouldn’t travel solo to. I actually did Camp America years ago which I forgot about. After 3 months in camp, I visited a few places and I can’t say I felt completely at ease but it was okay. I felt safer in Seychelles alone.

[@nadinepolei4504]

Dear Abena, I have been binge watching your videos (especially your solo travelling series) since yesterday. This is high quality content I didn't know I was missing

[@tabi_celina]

I actually fell in love with you instead of being amazed ‘just’ by Zanzibar.😍😋 Yes, Zanzibar is beautiful. But so are you girl! 😜 Thank you for creating such a great video to show us this beautiful part of the earth. ❤️☀️

[@JanessaElizabethT]

really enjoyed this vlog! I'm hoping to visit zanzibar this summer so love watching those who have been, the island looks beauitful and it looks like you had a fab time

[@nirvanaramdin9811]

Thank you for a stunning video. Zanzibar is beautiful and I give you a thumbs up for not being afraid to travel solo. You go girl

[@travellingtuesdays]

🥰🥰🥰

[@trulyamoris3069]

Loved watching this vlog! I am so sold on going to Zanzibar 😍

[@gamingtimewithsunshine]

This was great and such a beautiful watch. Thank you for sharing your solo journey with us.

[@XCocoaCutieX]

Watching this was so satisfying. I’m glad you had a great time and shared some awesome spots. Solo travel is very liberating and I love seeing other women do it.

[@cherrylsblog]

Wow, what a beautiful place, all of it, stunning, paradise, and great vlog Abena, fabulous.👌💛

[@veedaisy6088]

You're so a great capturer of aesthetic... I absolutely loved the vlog 😍

[@D.lala511]

🔥🇹🇿😍🫶🏽💕 I feel so inspired and encouraged. Thanks for sharing!

[@raeannetaliwah]

This is amazing and very inspiring girl. Thank you 💚

[@michaelplace]

This is amazing. Thank you so much!

[@nefertitiferrell3644]

Awesome video. The music you played when on The Rock was perfect.

[@katemolate1415]

You made me fall in love with Zanzibar.Thanks

[@msritab_]

Love thissss so much!! So helpful ❤️❤️❤️

[@bandilemdluli458]

Loved this so much! Seeing you going in for everything and trying out all the different activities and foods was soooo satisfying😂❤ Loved it when you spoke about Journaling as well🥺🤌🏽 The whole thing basically!😂 Good for you!😊

[@QuakerJones268]

Really enjoyed that, thanks for sharing.

[@MohamadAlb]

You seem like a wonderful human being. I love your energy, and those shots are S+ tier!!

[@amiagbolegbe8082]

Awesome video thank you for sharing :)

[@cassandragrayes6149]

I plan on going this year. Thanks for making this video

[@NkemChigbogwu]

i love this!! planning my first solo trip this year and this made me officially decide on tanzania

[@AGrace-ff3cu]

Oh wow! I thought I wanted to go to Greece- Zanzibar is now my first choice in visiting another country. Thank you soooooo much for sharing ❤

[@gabszonthego]

Definitely on my bucket list!

[@lovefromlili]

Great video! Loved it - you captured everything so nicely

[@HevanL]

After watching several Zanzibar travel vlogs, only yours has made my decision to visit next year seem validated. Too tier content. Thank you.

[@Bohemianvoyage]

Absolutely sashed it Abena. Loved the vlog

[@stefanievereecken3925]

Girl I booked the same hotel thanks to your video!!! Can’t wait to explore paradise🫶

[@anki948]

Truly this is a paradise ❤️😍🥰😘👍 beautiful place

[@bryanotieno7106]

Magnificent video Ode to Zanzibar

[@annasteenberg]

I love your videos! And your vibe :) My mum and I are trying to decide between Zansibar and Mauritius and I have to say Zansibar looks like a clear winner now!! Thank you, can't wait to binge your videos

[@travellingtuesdays]

That’s great to hear🧡have fun!

[@e.milli-68]

After the coffee amaretto, you were buzzed in that heat had me cracking up. Thank you for your video. I'm about to go broke planning this trip. I'm a solo traveler as well.

[@morgz_tv]

Excellent video. I definitely have to travel here one day soon.

[@nyakitee7159]

This was amazingly refreshing take of Zanzibar might just follow your itinerary to the t ❤

[@travellingtuesdays]

Ahhh glad you liked it xxx

[@milankestar1036]

Wow the best vlogs ever😍😍 love your content

[@LikkleMis]

Your vlog was amazing, I really enjoyed. Def subscribed. Thank you

[@vivianeni]

Just found your vlog. I'm actually in zanzibar for solo trip

[@lovinglife7897]

Hello what cool things did you do. I am going next month

[@bamarealist]

You look so wonderful & relaxed, especially while kayaking!🏖️✨

[@bamarealist]

Oh & you must be a strong swimmer since you’re not wearing a life vest. Stay safe.😊👍

[@hustleaday7514]

I had to subscribe....everthing chans chat on your plate just rocked❤

[@angeladenise1102]

omggg the vlogssss and editing 😛🫶🏽 new sub the beginning really caught my attention… ur so underrated u deserve a osscar for this editing 🙈

[@sevagmaneian9715]

Thanks for sharing ❤

[@angus540]

A Guy From California...Nice Thanks..Love It

[@user-re8fy2ub3g]

this is one of the best volgs i've ever seen :D

[@pearlzanida8134]

High quality content. 💓💕👌🏿

[@Art_Noxolo]

Coming there this month and I’m so excited

[@Solanique]

I love thissss!! such a good vlog, can't wait to visit Zanzibar. Also I love your hair!! what braid is that??

[@neolings1323]

Thoroughly enjoyed this😊

[@travellingtuesdays]

Awww I’m glad!

[@ProdGillmedia]

amazing video!!

[@Ryellefrench]

Girllllll this video!!!!!!❤

[@ThandolwethuSpace]

please, i want to do this!! travel looks amazing

[@treejay01]

This video was perfect. New sub❤

[@wildflower7925]

Nakupenda Zanzibar ❤

[@ecrawte]

Such a great video! That cenote/pool place looks incredible 😍How did you find the photographer you hired? Did they do those drone shots and how much was it?

[@josephfrimpong4934]

Great Content

[@jerryharanczyk]

Surprised you survived on so little food, Greetings !

[@SweetUareDesi]

The flight thooooo 😢🫣

[@diamond82044]

Loved this video and enjoyed your editing! Did you take a drone with you?

[@lydiakay6403]

I don’t really watch vlogs but this was AMAZING! I’m just not sure why it hasn’t hit 1M views. You’ve given me lots of tips, what was the name of the cenoti you visited ?

[@travellingtuesdays]

Maalum🤍

[@Pixielush]

Love your video Abena!😊, i travel solo and i am also planning to go to Zanzibar. How do you manage to do your drone shots solo when you are doing an activity? And what month did you go?

[@JaepMitchell]

Did you buy a drone? I’m going this March! What should I bring?

[@kawyanda]

Love this!! Do you have your photographer's info? ❤️

[@ClarkWade1763088]

Great video, will be there next month. Did you bring your own drone, or did they have one? Thanks again..

[@annes9954]

love your video , so spontaneous, how much did you pay the photograph and the clear kayak?

[@lisalilsmartass]

Just booked this hotel for a solo trip in March and came across this video (also will be flying from Heathrow). Definitely going to subscribe! P.S. Cannot believe that man left his wife on their anniversary to watch football. The nerve!

[@networthconcepts9533]

🤣🤣🤣

[@JRWisdom]

This is beautiful! What airport did you fly into?

[@victoriagibbs7191]

Was thinking should I go alone and I think I might. Just so far makes me nervous a little bit..

[@tiffany88814]

Hey, I loved your video. I am heading to Zanzibar in August and was wondering how you liked Baladin? Did you find it too far from things? Also, how did you get around? We’re taxis expensive?

[@bayramalicihanoglu5833]

ABENA... I WOULD LIKE TO YOUR GUIDE AT ZANZIBAR... I HAD BEEN THERE A LOT OF TIMES... THAKS FOR THE VIDEO...

[@seniorita3131]

Hi lovely your video is very helpful thanks for the information I have two questions: is that natural pool deep?as I am not a good swimmer lol how you managed to go from hotel to other places are taxi available there if yes are taxi expensive?

[@dipitavanessa8522]

Omg how were the drone videos of you taken? This is so beautiful

[@Dj3L1319]

Amazing travel story can get list of the places you went in this video?

[@rorisangtabane]

Love this vlog. What the name of the restaurant on the final part of your clip where you ate grilled food e.g lobster and octopus?

[@divine5345]

Great vid. Is food included in stay/hotel?

[@homewithese]

Lovely Vlog. Please did your photographer get all the drone shots? Or was that you. Also what do you use to film please. Thanks

[@mariaguerreiro5216]

Wonderfull video ! How did you manage to bring your drone to zanzibar? Any visa ir permit was required?

[@pauletteredlocs8352]

Hi Abena. Loving your content. Is USD $ the best currency to bring? Do they accept USD in the market/Stone town?

[@creativefun2333]

Hey did u bring a drone or they took the drone photage?

[@olilumgbalu5653]

I've noticed there are palm trees over pretty much all of Africa.

[@summerboyce2387]

❤

[@0583char]

Hello, how many nights did you spend at the hotel near the rock restaurant and how many nights in stone town? How much was the personal guide experience? It looks like you used a guide for 2 days

[@jad9856]

LOVE IT!!! I hope you can mention the prices also please!!! Of the activities

[@travellingtuesdays]

Ah glad! This is a travel vlog, not a guide. But I’m sure you have the information/names you need if you wanted to find out more x

[@arunasunassee9962]

I'm coming to zanzibar in a couple of weeks. What is the name of the blue safari that you're on?

[@preciselyavri7944]

nice! Which Go Pro did you use?

[@sabinengo6824]

The holtel included all that activity?

[@stesharhodes]

I am a black female solo traveler and I will be in Zanzibar in October. Thank you for this video. Where can I get the photographer you hired information?

[@anelisajustanelisa236]

babes. How did you get the overview shots traveling alone? Drone?

[@spirituallylovingme-11]

What kind of camera are you using to see you in the water

[@smoodius3600]

i’m going in 10 days as a solo traveller. what do you do with your phone when you’re swimming for example?

[@ilaydabezek]

What is your drone called please

[@Shemashay]

What time of the year did you go?

[@amena2172]

What drone are you using

[@sanaahanaa5475]

Me and the husband are thinking of going there for our anniversary. We will be flying from Dubai. Could you tell me what the currency is that they use at this resort? We went to Maldives for our honeymoon and the currency there was dollars and so they proper ripped us off. Worried it might be the case with this too if it’s in dollars.

[@mummyandjo-jodiaries]

Babe, how did you get all those different scenic shots? Is it a drone?

[@julesjonathan5491]

This is beautiful.. We are going in two weeks. Can I please have the taxi driver contact and the drone guy contact too. Thanks

[@fatimaalanda5719]

One question 😊 Did you had to prove your yellow fever vaccination?

[@bharthiramsewak1467]

Did you take a drone to Zanzibar ? Did you need any special permits ?

[@lyfemultimedia]

7:55 Something that I would say

[@AmistyFlowers]

Hey my trip is in two weeks, can you let me know who you went through for your excursions?

[@julesjonathan5491]

We are going in two weeks too. We are so excited

[@villyv444]

Who records for you on your solo trip. Also who operates the camera sky thing for you

[@travellingtuesdays]

I do x I record and edit myself. if you watch the video you’ll notice I say Peter was the drone pilot and he was only with me for three hrs x a few times I might ask kind workers around me