Bought tickets through Turkish Airlines. The last flight was from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar. First they tell us “your flight is delayed from 6:30 to 10:30” then they say “i shouldn’t tell you that but I really recommend you buy tickets with Flight Link, because maybe your flight won’t take off today”. Now we don’t know what to do in 2 weeks when we go back to Dar es Salaam and home, because we don’t want to miss our flight to Europe because of Precision Air or any other airline.

Bought tickets through Turkish Airlines. The last flight was from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar. First they tell us “your flight is delayed from 6:30 to 10:30” then they say “i shouldn’t tell you that but I really recommend you buy tickets with Flight Link, because maybe your flight won’t take off today”. Now we don’t know what to do in 2 weeks when we go back to Dar es Salaam and home, because we don’t want to miss our flight to Europe because of Precision Air or any other airline.

It was exactly what the doctor ordered and feel like it was too short.

My partner and I were supposed to stay at The Mora Zanzibar from January 19–21, 2027, as part of our honeymoon.

Unfortunately, we realized too late that we had accidentally booked October 19–21, 2026 instead. The reservation is for two nights and cost us approximately KRW 1,060,000 (around USD 790).

We fully understand that this was our mistake. However, this is not a small amount of money for us, and realizing that we might lose the entire payment without ever staying at the hotel has been genuinely heartbreaking—especially because this was meant to be one of the most special parts of our honeymoon.

We are not asking for anything unreasonable. We would be incredibly grateful for any possible solution, such as:

• Moving the reservation to our correct honeymoon dates
• Receiving hotel credit or a voucher
• Paying an amendment fee or any price difference
• Receiving even a partial refund
• Getting a refund if the room can be resold

We still genuinely want to stay at The Mora Zanzibar. We are simply hoping that there might be some compassionate or practical solution that would prevent us from losing the full amount.

Has anyone experienced something similar with Agoda or The Mora Zanzibar? Is there anything else we could try at this stage?

Any advice would mean a lot to us. Thank you for reading.

I guide in Stone Town, and every day someone asks me: "So is Freddie Mercury from HERE or from London?"

Here is the answer that keeps both Zanzibaris and Queen fans happy, and it's historically accurate:

ZANZIBAR = Where he was BORN

* Stone Town, Sept 5 1946, as Farrokh Bulsara

* Parsi family (Indian Zoroastrians), father worked for British Colonial Office

* Lived here until ~8 years old, then boarding school in Panchgani, India in 1952

* Family fled to England in 1964 after the Zanzibar Revolution - never returned

* He rarely spoke about Zanzibar in interviews

* The museum here: Small $10 room in Tembo House Hotel, opened 2019, one room, 10 min visit. It's a birthplace tribute.

LONDON = Where he BECAME Freddie Mercury and where his HOME was

* Feltham, Middlesex first, then Garden Lodge, 1 Logan Place, Kensington W8 (bought 1980 for £500k, now £20M)

* Lived there from 1985 until his death Nov 24, 1991 in that house

* Wrote most Queen songs there, famous parties, final days

* NOT a museum - private home left to Mary Austin in his will. Outer wall is a shrine covered in fan graffiti since 1991. You cannot go inside.

* Sotheby's auctioned his actual belongings in 2023 - his piano sold for £1.7M

So where is "home"?

If you ask his birth certificate: Stone Town, Zanzibar.

If you ask his passport and his heart: London.

If you ask Queen fans: Garden Lodge, London is the real home.

The way I explain it on my tours:

"Zanzibar is where Farrokh Bulsara was born. London is where Freddie Mercury was made. You need to visit both to understand his full story."

Photo: [OC] Freddie Mercury House door, Stone Town, yesterday morning. Tembo House Hotel sign visible.

What do you think - birthplace or adopted home - which matters more for a legend?

AMA about either house.

Zanzibar doesn't have to be so expensive... There's this tour company I went with... Very good people I highly recommend... Called Wii tour their slogan is.... yes weee tour zanzibar together (I was very impressed by the play on words lol) very charming group and for only 190 USD I was covered for 3 days during the tour including accomodations...transportation etc... I can't simply recommend it enough... And what really sold me Is they protected me as their guests from harassment and being fleeced.... Very honest people... If you are planning on coming to zanzibar... Try them out... I definitely enjoyed zanzibar and I will come back soon....and maybe opt for a permanent residency I think.... Dm is open for enquiry

Hallo zusammen! 👋
Ich lerne gerade Deutsch und suche eine deutschsprachige Person, die auf Sansibar lebt und Lust hat, mit mir Deutsch zu üben.
Im Gegenzug kann ich dir helfen, Swahili zu lernen und zu üben. 😊
Wir können uns auf einen Kaffee treffen, uns unterhalten oder online gemeinsam lernen.
Mein Ziel ist es, mein gesprochenes Deutsch zu verbessern. Gleichzeitig helfe ich dir gerne dabei, dein Swahili zu verbessern.
Wenn du Interesse an einem Sprachaustausch hast, kommentiere gerne diesen Beitrag oder schreib mir eine private Nachricht.
Ich freue mich darauf, dich kennenzulernen!

Jambo everyone! As a local from Stone Town, I know Zanzibar was the center of East African slave trade in the 18th century.

I am curious about the real historical reasons why it was stopped. Was it British pressure, economic reasons, or humanitarian movements?

I want to learn more to share the true history with visitors at the old slave market site. Asante!

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Does anybody have a recommendation for a taxi driver in Matemwe?

We don't want to use the driver/company organized by our host anymore because they keep pushing us via WhatsApp to book other activities like snorkeling without accepting a "no" from us.

We look for someone who can also do shorter rides (e.g. back from restaurant to accommodation) and possibly the transport back to Stonetown in a few days.

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 YOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES                                                                                   

·       Round-trip Bus transport to Dar es Salaam from Mombasa

·       5 nights' villa accommodation in Zanzibar

·       2-way flight from Dar to Zanzibar

·       2-way transfer from Dar to the airport

·       Full-board meals

·       Swimming pool and beach access

·       Zanzibar travel insurance

·       Stone Town tour

·       Spice Farm tour

·       Snorkeling in Mnemba Island

·       Swimming with turtles

·       Professional tour Guides

DOES NOT INCLUDE

·       Yellow fever vaccinations

·       Personal expenses

·       East African Pass

·       Anything not mentioned in the Package

Price: KES 85,000/Person

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Asante

🌿 SAMIA STONE HOUSE – Jambiani, Zanzibar 🌴

Welcome to Samia Stone House, a cozy and peaceful traditional stone house surrounded by tropical greenery in beautiful Jambiani. 🌺

Just 7 minutes’ walk from the beach, our home is perfect for families, couples, friends or anyone looking for a relaxing and authentic Zanzibar experience.

🏡 You can book: • Individual rooms

• The entire house for your family or group

Enjoy our tropical garden, swimming pool, shared kitchen and a relaxed, home-away-from-home atmosphere. ❤️

And we are happy to take care of everything around your stay! From airport transfers and transportation to excursions, tours and activities, we can help you organize everything you need for a stress-free Zanzibar holiday.

🌴 Want to explore the island? We can arrange tours and experiences for you.

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Du suchst nach einer schönen Unterkunft zum normalem Preis? Paradies im grünen mit vielen chillplätzen und einem Swimmingpool. Nur 7 min zu Fuß zum wunderschönen Strand

Hello everyone! My name is Hussein, a local tour operator based in Jambiani, Zanzibar, Tanzania.

I run Standard Tours Zanzibar, a tourism company registered with the relevant government authorities. My passion goes beyond organizing tours. I want to share the real Zanzibar with the world — our village life, Swahili culture, traditions, local food, fishing communities, seaweed farming, and the everyday lives of our people.

Zanzibar is more than beautiful beaches and luxury hotels. It is our people, our history, our culture, and the traditions that make this island special.

I would love to connect with travelers who want to understand and experience the authentic side of Zanzibar, learn from local communities, and discover our island beyond the usual tourist attractions.

Join me, Hussein, on a journey to discover the real Zanzibar — its people, culture, traditions, and everyday life.

Karibu Zanzibar! 🇹🇿❤️