Hi I’m Gaby or Malaika
Sounds like an intro at an AA meeting 
But no, I am not an alcoholic. I have a let’s say infatuation though, which is Zanzibar!
Born in Germany many moons ago, I emigrated to South Africa in the 80s and found my final destination in Zanzibar. After several holidays I moved here permanently in 2011. I am truly blessed to live on my little dream island and am enjoying every minute!
Yes, Zanzibar has the most beautiful powdery white sand beaches lined with coconut trees and the ever warm Indian Ocean with gentle waves (especially the east coast of Zanzibar is protected by a coral reef that keeps the big waves out and also sharks and any other undesirables). But the Zanzibaris make this island so very special: Zanzibaris smile with their eyes, genuinely, and welcome us foreigners with open arms and a hearty “Jambo” to their home – Zanzibar.
A while back I started a facebook page “Zanzibar Insider Buzz” with info, specials etc on Zanzibar, mainly for my friends and associates all over the world. It became very popular and I got so many requests for information that is not easily found on the usual (commercial) websites. I then began to write a document covering all sorts of topics on Zanzibar. That document very quickly became too big and I had to find another portal.
That’s how this blog was born. Here you find information on the island from my perspective, based on my knowledge and experiences made as a Zanzibar resident of many years. I am equally humbled and excited that this blog has been viewed over 210,000 times so far. This is obviously work in progress and I keep on updating it. Any questions about anything I haven’t covered yet are most welcome.
For current specials, videos and events that I know of please visit my facebook page “Zanzibar Insider Buzz”.
CORONAVIRUS: All travelers whether foreigners or returning residents entering or leaving the United Republic of Tanzania will be subjected to enhanced screening for Covid-19 infection. There will be no 14 days quarantine on arrival.
All travelers whether foreigners or returning residents whose countries or airlines require them to get tested for Covid-19 and turn negative, as a condition for travelling, will be required to present the certificate upon arrival. Details of the 3 official and internationally recognised testing centres are on my Facebook page Zanzibar Insider Buzz. There you also find the latest directives, specials and other info.
If your airline or country you travel back to requires a negative COVID-19 test, please read feedback from a tourist who got the test on page “To do or not to do”.
A word of caution: An increasing number of tourists fall in love with Zanzibar and want to buy a property here. Be very careful! Please read my recommendations on the page “To do and not do do”, scroll down to the section “Buying property on Zanzibar”.
Happy reading and enjoy exploring Zanzibar.
Sunny greetings and Karibu sana!
contact: zanzibargaby@gmail.com
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