Reviews of trips to Stone Town
Below are independent comments from 311 of our travellers who have visited Stone Town, and have kindly agreed to share their thoughts.
They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa.




Great experiences in Tanzania
Mr & Mrs M, from BC Canada.
On this trip, I visited Tanzania, Zanzibar between 7 Feb 2015 and 24 Feb 2015 and I travelled with 1 other person.
In February we spent 3 nights in Selous, 4 nights in Ruaha, 6 nights in Paje (Zanzibar), 2 nights on Chumbe Island, and the final night in Stone Town (Zanzibar). Our trip was full of great experiences - totally unique from any of ...Read more about this whole trip
Amazing first taste of Tanzania
Ms S. from New Orleans
On this trip, I visited Tanzania, Zanzibar between 31 Oct 2014 and 10 Nov 2014 and I travelled alone.
I was very pleased, overall, with Expert Africa and my entire travel experience. Lake Manze and the Selous were nothing short of amazing and Zanzibar was at turns both relaxing and culturally stimulating. Thank you so much for ...Read more about this whole trip
Can't wait to return
Ms K & Mr B - Connecticut
On this trip, I visited Tanzania, Zanzibar between 8 Oct 2014 and 22 Oct 2014 and I travelled with 1 other person.
Overall the trip was great. Some gliches. Lots of traffic from Zanzibar because of arriving evening last day of Ramadan. Luggage broken into and things stolen from luggage at Nairobi airport. No museum visit at Olduvai gorge ...Read more about this whole trip
My Sep 2014 trip
Mrs & Mr H - Ontario
On this trip, I visited Rwanda, Tanzania, Zanzibar between 24 Sep 2014 and 9 Oct 2014 and I travelled with 1 other person.
Overall experience was excellent with the exception of the Zanzibar Coffee House and the Fishermen tour organization. The tour mostlly functioned as a taxi-they were on time and pleasant but not helpful. Read more about this whole trip
Unforgettable experience in Africa
Ms C. from Vista
On this trip, I visited Rwanda, Tanzania, Zanzibar between 12 Feb 2014 and 24 Feb 2014 and I travelled with 1 other person.
All the way through our trip we were grateful to individuals that gave so much to help make our vacation so spectacular. Certain people were left out in the previous feedback. I want to give special thanks and kuddos to our guides ...Read more about this whole trip
My Jan 2014 trip
Mrs R - Canada
On this trip, I visited Tanzania, Zanzibar between 19 Jan 2014 and 31 Jan 2014 and I travelled with 3 other people.
I think the ecstatic would be a better description. You didn't ask about the safari. Our tour guide, Ayoub, was fantastic. I had my 86yr old mother with me and he treated her like gold. She was "Beebee" the whole trip ...Read more about this whole trip
My Aug 2013 trip
Mrs C. from Fairfield
On this trip, I visited Zanzibar between 31 Aug 2013 and 8 Sep 2013 and I travelled with 1 other person.
It was awesome to be able to arrive in Dar es Salaam after 3 weeks of living and working in Mwanza and have all aspects of the last week of the trip handled... transportation food and lodging at three different locations in Zanzibar. Read more about this whole trip
My Feb 2013 trip
The P family - New York
On this trip, I visited Zanzibar between 7 Feb 2013 and 16 Feb 2013 and I travelled with 3 other people.
Trip was great, all connections and reservations were carried out seamlessly and on time. One miscommunication on a side tour was corrected to our satisfaction. Eco and Culture transfer vehicles and drivers were excellent, safe, and on time...Read more about this whole trip
My Dec 2012 trip
The M family from Washington DC
On this trip, I visited Tanzania, Zanzibar between 17 Dec 2012 and 28 Dec 2012 and I travelled with 3 other people.
We - wife, self and 9 yr. old daughter, had a great time - a very good experience. Agent recommendations were not good for Kholle house, and very good for Unguja Lodge. Coastal aviation and local driver through in country agent ...Read more about this whole trip
My Nov 2012 trip
Mr M & Ms T from Washington DC
On this trip, I visited Tanzania, Zanzibar between 11 Nov 2012 and 22 Nov 2012 and I travelled with 1 other person.
We had an incredible trip. Read more about this whole trip