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transfers Zanzibar and Dar
I am planning a short holiday on Zanzibar. We're flying into Dar es Salaam,
staying maybe 2 nights and then out to Zanzibar. 1. Do I need to pre-arrange transfers? Or can I get a taxi or other from of transport when I arrive at the airport (to Hotel) and from the Hotel to the harbour, etc. And transfers on Zanzibar? What should I expect to pay? 2. Are there areas in Dar that are better or not for accommodation? 3. What amount of cash /travellers Ch must we take? i.e. how much money do we need per day to buy 1 good meal a few drinks and a snack. What do things cost? Any advice will do. thanks Juliette |
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"BZH" wrote: I am planning a short holiday on Zanzibar. We're flying into Dar es Salaam, staying maybe 2 nights and then out to Zanzibar. 1. Do I need to pre-arrange transfers? Or can I get a taxi or other from of transport when I arrive at the airport (to Hotel) and from the Hotel to the harbour, etc. And transfers on Zanzibar? What should I expect to pay? there are myriads of taxis. They're not too expensive. $10 ZNZ to Stone town 2. Are there areas in Dar that are better or not for accommodation? 3. What amount of cash /travellers Ch must we take? i.e. how much money do we need per day to buy 1 good meal a few drinks and a snack. What do things cost? fairly cheap. Maybe USD 10-20 per person at a non-hotel location. |
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"BZH" wrote: I am planning a short holiday on Zanzibar. We're flying into Dar es Salaam, staying maybe 2 nights and then out to Zanzibar. 1. Do I need to pre-arrange transfers? Or can I get a taxi or other from of transport when I arrive at the airport (to Hotel) and from the Hotel to the harbour, etc. And transfers on Zanzibar? What should I expect to pay? there are myriads of taxis. They're not too expensive. $10 ZNZ to Stone town 2. Are there areas in Dar that are better or not for accommodation? 3. What amount of cash /travellers Ch must we take? i.e. how much money do we need per day to buy 1 good meal a few drinks and a snack. What do things cost? fairly cheap. Maybe USD 10-20 per person at a non-hotel location. |
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Thanks :-)
I am being offered transfers at $60 for 2 of us to our hotel by the agent. I will just tell them I'll get there on my own!!! "Not the Karl Orff" wrote in message ... In article , "BZH" wrote: I am planning a short holiday on Zanzibar. We're flying into Dar es Salaam, staying maybe 2 nights and then out to Zanzibar. 1. Do I need to pre-arrange transfers? Or can I get a taxi or other from of transport when I arrive at the airport (to Hotel) and from the Hotel to the harbour, etc. And transfers on Zanzibar? What should I expect to pay? there are myriads of taxis. They're not too expensive. $10 ZNZ to Stone town 2. Are there areas in Dar that are better or not for accommodation? 3. What amount of cash /travellers Ch must we take? i.e. how much money do we need per day to buy 1 good meal a few drinks and a snack. What do things cost? fairly cheap. Maybe USD 10-20 per person at a non-hotel location. |
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Thanks :-)
I am being offered transfers at $60 for 2 of us to our hotel by the agent. I will just tell them I'll get there on my own!!! "Not the Karl Orff" wrote in message ... In article , "BZH" wrote: I am planning a short holiday on Zanzibar. We're flying into Dar es Salaam, staying maybe 2 nights and then out to Zanzibar. 1. Do I need to pre-arrange transfers? Or can I get a taxi or other from of transport when I arrive at the airport (to Hotel) and from the Hotel to the harbour, etc. And transfers on Zanzibar? What should I expect to pay? there are myriads of taxis. They're not too expensive. $10 ZNZ to Stone town 2. Are there areas in Dar that are better or not for accommodation? 3. What amount of cash /travellers Ch must we take? i.e. how much money do we need per day to buy 1 good meal a few drinks and a snack. What do things cost? fairly cheap. Maybe USD 10-20 per person at a non-hotel location. |
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On Thu, 14 Oct 2004 07:04:14 +0200, "BZH" wrote:
Thanks :-) I am being offered transfers at $60 for 2 of us to our hotel by the agent. I will just tell them I'll get there on my own!!! Is this hotel in Stonetown or somewhere else on the island? $60 should be ok for transfer to Nungwi (north) or to one of the eastcoast places Michael "Not the Karl Orff" wrote in message ... In article , "BZH" wrote: I am planning a short holiday on Zanzibar. We're flying into Dar es Salaam, staying maybe 2 nights and then out to Zanzibar. 1. Do I need to pre-arrange transfers? Or can I get a taxi or other from of transport when I arrive at the airport (to Hotel) and from the Hotel to the harbour, etc. And transfers on Zanzibar? What should I expect to pay? there are myriads of taxis. They're not too expensive. $10 ZNZ to Stone town 2. Are there areas in Dar that are better or not for accommodation? 3. What amount of cash /travellers Ch must we take? i.e. how much money do we need per day to buy 1 good meal a few drinks and a snack. What do things cost? fairly cheap. Maybe USD 10-20 per person at a non-hotel location. |
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8 km outside Stonetown. Is the currency in Zanzibar not the same as
Tanzania? or do they have their own money? About money - no ATM's on Zanzibar? What type of money do I take? Can one change travellers cheques or do I take cash? "Michael Steiger" wrote in message ... On Thu, 14 Oct 2004 07:04:14 +0200, "BZH" wrote: Thanks :-) I am being offered transfers at $60 for 2 of us to our hotel by the agent. I will just tell them I'll get there on my own!!! Is this hotel in Stonetown or somewhere else on the island? $60 should be ok for transfer to Nungwi (north) or to one of the eastcoast places Michael "Not the Karl Orff" wrote in message ... In article , "BZH" wrote: I am planning a short holiday on Zanzibar. We're flying into Dar es Salaam, staying maybe 2 nights and then out to Zanzibar. 1. Do I need to pre-arrange transfers? Or can I get a taxi or other from of transport when I arrive at the airport (to Hotel) and from the Hotel to the harbour, etc. And transfers on Zanzibar? What should I expect to pay? there are myriads of taxis. They're not too expensive. $10 ZNZ to Stone town 2. Are there areas in Dar that are better or not for accommodation? 3. What amount of cash /travellers Ch must we take? i.e. how much money do we need per day to buy 1 good meal a few drinks and a snack. What do things cost? fairly cheap. Maybe USD 10-20 per person at a non-hotel location. |
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On Thu, 14 Oct 2004 10:02:59 +0200, "BZH" wrote:
8 km outside Stonetown. Is the currency in Zanzibar not the same as Tanzania? or do they have their own money? About money - no ATM's on Zanzibar? What type of money do I take? Can one change travellers cheques or do I take cash? Just chatting to my Zan contact and they're saying $10 per vehicle for that distance. Where are you staying out of interest? -- .--~~,__ :-....,-------`~~'._.' `-,,, ,_ ;'~U' _,-' ,'`-__; '--. (_/'~~ ''''(; |
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On Thu, 14 Oct 2004 10:02:59 +0200, "BZH" wrote:
8 km outside Stonetown. Is the currency in Zanzibar not the same as Tanzania? or do they have their own money? About money - no ATM's on Zanzibar? What type of money do I take? Can one change travellers cheques or do I take cash? Sorry forgot to say.... Same currency as Tz but US$ will do just as well anywhere, your change will always be in TzShillings though and you can end up with lots of them if you're not careful!! There's now an ATM that will accept credit cards in Stonetown, ask anyone for directions! If you don't mind paying commission then travellers cheques can be changed in many places. -- .--~~,__ :-....,-------`~~'._.' `-,,, ,_ ;'~U' _,-' ,'`-__; '--. (_/'~~ ''''(; |
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I seem to have gotten my locations mixed up. I asked for quotes for Paje by
Night and Mtoni Marine Centre and the $60 transfer was to Paje. Mtoni is only $10. Mtoni seems much closer to Stonetown and therefore a better bet. I also made enquiries about Botanic Country House. What suggestions do you have? East or West. In or near Stonetown or elsewhere? We are nor all day beach sitters. We'd like to see lots of museums and sights(culture) in Stonetown, but adding a regular dip in the Ocean and a bit of snorkelling. Eating in lots of local locations, etc. thanks Juliette "Speedometer J Hyena (Whitedog)" wrote in message ... On Thu, 14 Oct 2004 10:02:59 +0200, "BZH" wrote: 8 km outside Stonetown. Is the currency in Zanzibar not the same as Tanzania? or do they have their own money? About money - no ATM's on Zanzibar? What type of money do I take? Can one change travellers cheques or do I take cash? Sorry forgot to say.... Same currency as Tz but US$ will do just as well anywhere, your change will always be in TzShillings though and you can end up with lots of them if you're not careful!! There's now an ATM that will accept credit cards in Stonetown, ask anyone for directions! If you don't mind paying commission then travellers cheques can be changed in many places. -- .--~~,__ :-....,-------`~~'._.' `-,,, ,_ ;'~U' _,-' ,'`-__; '--. (_/'~~ ''''(; |
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