What to LOOK OUT FOR in Zanzibar 😳

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I openly share some of my negative experiences in Zanzibar with TIPS to help you PLAN AHEAD and know what to lookout for. I really DO love Zanzibar, but this is the video I wish I could have seen before traveling to this beautiful island. ⬇️Don’t miss the helpful travel notes and resources below! Click “show more” to expand the description!
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⏰ WHAT’S IN THIS VIDEO
0:00 Intro
0:28 (TIP) Wikitravel
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1:09 Getting pulled over (a lot)
TIP: Just drive away!
2:06 Tourism fees
2:43 Sigh. A story for later.
2:57 Don’t get ripped off
3:12 Negotiating in the sand
Original price 500k
Price paid 160k
4:38 Protect your credit card
5:34 Buying sunscreen
6:27 Check your meds
6:53 Get bottle service
7:20 PACK SNACKS
8:17 Public service announcement
8:50 A story that I hope helps
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@ChristineLozada Жыл бұрын

See ALL my Zanzibar videos! bit.ly/AfricaKZfaq

@FRANCISCARUSOworld 3 жыл бұрын

You're one of the few channels that actually talks about information we need to know when traveling! Please more! :-)

@ChristineLozada 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching my video and taking the time to leave a comment! It means a lot!!

@TheSabsy1994 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your video series. I'm travelling with friends to Zanzibar in December, this helps a lot!

@ChristineLozada 2 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad to hear this! Thanks so much for watching my video and taking the time to leave a comment! It means a lot!!

@kaira504 Жыл бұрын

So glad you decided to share this video. Thank you

@ChristineLozada Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@doubler8860 3 жыл бұрын

This was awesome. Thank YOU!!

@ChristineLozada 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching my video and taking the time to leave a comment! It means a lot!!

@memoless8437 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. I'm traveling to Zanzibar next year and I appreciate the tips and advice!

@ChristineLozada 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching my video and taking the time to leave a comment! It means a lot!! SAFE TRAVELS TO ZANZI! I love that place

@greeksun369 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing, it really helps! I have always been confused why countries or cities whose economy depends on tourism, why the governments don't do a better job of protecting the tourist from the scammers and harassers?

@ChristineLozada 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching my video and taking the time to leave a comment! It means a lot!! It's a great question to raise Greek Sun!

@chrislee2458 2 жыл бұрын

Gentrification

@adsalvo Жыл бұрын

Government sanctioned?

@gamerabossb1777 Жыл бұрын

Do you wanna know why? Zanzibar is seen as nothing to the government whenever they want independence no one will give it to them because Zanzibar brings revenue for the mainland.

@nextstopwithmaya 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, This is so helpful

@ChristineLozada 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching my video and taking the time to leave a comment! It means a lot!!

@xuxiaoni999 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing. Very unique and very informative before our trip there. Very valuable!

@ChristineLozada Жыл бұрын

really glad to hear this! 🤘🏽

@katukas84 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. That was very helpful

@ChristineLozada Жыл бұрын

glad to hear it!

@annapheneroberson9563 10 ай бұрын

Love this video. Thank you so much!

@ChristineLozada 9 ай бұрын

stoked to hear it!

@aniqahhiggins6857 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips, will be traveling to Zanzibar in August. Sending much love from South Africa 👍🏽☺️

@ChristineLozada 3 жыл бұрын

YESSSSS!! Thanks so much for watching my video and taking the time to leave a comment! It means a lot!!

@vimbaiveevivianmahove8145 2 жыл бұрын

Hey there! I'm considering going there next month, did you end up going back in August? I'd love to hear more about the experience going there from South Africa (flights, Covid testing, accommodation, currency conversion etc)

@gaelmeekbaltimore4236 2 жыл бұрын

planning on going this coming January. how was your experience and did you use travel agent from South Africa or booked online

@edensky5825 Жыл бұрын

How did it go?

@myamwezmyamwez8669 3 жыл бұрын

As far as I am aware the only tourist tax or levy you need pay is paid directly to your hotel. Last time I checked hotels are required to charge a government tax of $5 a head per day. Most hotels include this tax in their room price, others might charge you separately. If anyone else asks you to pay a tourist tax it is probably a scam.

@ChristineLozada 3 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU so much for sharing this helpful info / experience. I'm pinning it to the top of the comments so others can read it!

@matthewz4569 Жыл бұрын

Some hotels have them, and some do not. It will be indicated when you are booking online. Be sure taxes and fees ARE INCLUDED, and the price will be what’s advertised.

@bettymajara6838 Жыл бұрын

Ok this is a tricky one online booking g doesn't include the $2 city charge but reservations via email includes the charge. I was then given the option to pay it on arrival. I am assuming this fee goes to the hotel and no other service provider on the island right?

@nirvanaramdin9811 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your experiences. All your efforts are appreciated

@ChristineLozada 6 ай бұрын

I appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment!

@saharalkhelaiwi6945 Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for the video, this is very helpful. I am planning to go in March, and you gave very valuable info I did not come across online. Regarding the scary situation on the boat, I’d go with a group rather than being alone. Also, will take some snacks and sunscreen form home and multiple cards!

@ChristineLozada 9 ай бұрын

glad it helped!

@ladyfaithl70 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this it is very helpful

@ChristineLozada 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching my video and taking the time to leave a comment! It means a lot!!

@linekermwiikisa1399 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips. Will be traveling to Zanzibar in a few weeks with my family

@ChristineLozada 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching my video and taking the time to leave a comment! It means a lot!!

@priscillavasquez1525 3 жыл бұрын

While traveling the world could be adventure, fun, and value, you certainly did experience your share of misfortunes and scary situations. This video is much appreciated as there’s always a lesson to be learned from others’ bad experiences, which will help avoid similar situations.

@ChristineLozada 3 жыл бұрын

thank you for watching waaawaaaa! 💕

@LHommeMultiCulti Жыл бұрын

Thank u for sharing this 🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽 i am traveling to Tanzania and Zanzibar this month with my sisters 🤲🏽❤️

@ChristineLozada Жыл бұрын

🤘🏽

@PromenadeinFrance 2 жыл бұрын

Sharing is caring and I do appreciate honest and personal info. Everyone need an angel when visiting paradise

@ChristineLozada 2 жыл бұрын

i appreciate this comment!

@bballerforever Жыл бұрын

Don’t let the haters get you down. Thanks for your honest opinions, that’s what we need.

@ChristineLozada Жыл бұрын

aww thank you! i collect trolls on my channel like my literal Trolls collection when i was a kid. LOL!!!!!!

@laurenhall2131 3 жыл бұрын

Will be traveling to Zanzibar in October. Cant wait. Thank you for the information. I love your transparency

@ChristineLozada 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching my video and taking the time to leave a comment! It means a lot!! Safe travels to you in October Lauren!

@idonwonpeace8238 2 жыл бұрын

See you there☺️

@humanfairy Жыл бұрын

Did you have fun?

@mickeyraymond2968 Жыл бұрын

How was your trip?

@unpajarraquitobonito 6 күн бұрын

Did you go in early October or late October?

@mokgadisdiary8420 3 жыл бұрын

I just luuuurrrvvvv your energy 😍😍

@ChristineLozada 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching my video and taking the time to leave a comment! It means a lot!!

@michelecrouse5284 Жыл бұрын

thank you very informative

@ChristineLozada Жыл бұрын

stoked to hear it!

@seniortwins06 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

@ChristineLozada Жыл бұрын

i love it when people add helpful comments!! 🤘🏽

@stankovicnikola4009 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for the tips :) I'm going to Zanzibar in 2 days, so this is very helpful

@ChristineLozada 2 жыл бұрын

stoked to hear it!

@jaribuaruba6949 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, thanks for the great tips! It seems kind of scary hearing about the negative things that happen to you. I guess I would feel more comfortable traveling with someone than alone. But, that is how I feel. Great video.

@ChristineLozada 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching as always Jaribu!

@LaVida0912 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate you sharing ALL of your experiences. This has been the most informative channel I’ve come across and I have been planning my trip for months! I wanted to travel solo, but that idea no longer sounds like the plan for me. I do have a question in regards to the Yellow fever vaccination. Is it a requirement for all travelers visiting Zanzibar/Tanzania to be vaccinated? Thanks for all of the intrinsic/valuable tips! You’re the BEST!! Subscribed! 🥰

@ChristineLozada 3 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU, this comment means so much to me! I appreciate you watching, Candice! I think solo travel CAN be done here.. I just.. didn't feel super comfortable. Re: yellow fever, my understanding is tanzania MAIN LAND requires it, but there was a chance that zanzibar would be requiring it as well. I got mine because I had heard horror stories of people coming in, NOT having it, and either 1. having to wait a very very long time to get it at the airport or 2. not being allowed in because the doctor at the airport had left for the day and they needed to wait overnight until the doctor returned to get it. -- all that said, for me personally, I didn't want to risk it, and made sure to get it.

@michelecrouse5284 Жыл бұрын

no yellow fever anymore. no jab just negative psr test.

@KB-sg7tv Жыл бұрын

@@michelecrouse5284Are you sure of that? I don’t want to get caught at the airport and they want me to take a yellow fever vaccine

@michelecrouse5284 Жыл бұрын

@KB yes I have been going 2013 atlear once a year , they did away with it in 2016. and we went this year for Christmas and new years and no yellow fever was needed. they did want to see covid negative test on arrival. however when we left that was not even a requirement. Look it's your trip if you don't go often and you unsure get it. even when it was mandatory travel nurse never gave it to me as I have autoimmune issue and that jab would just make me sick. being sick on holidays is just not fun. do take your Nirmal traveling meds with you. as you can get sick or stung ect. over December we were at a resort with kids with chest infections so ofcourse we caught it too. cold and flue meds immune boosters ect. have a fantastic time.

@LaVida0912 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your feedback!! ❤

@yvonneshikwambi1194 2 жыл бұрын

I love your videos. You offer really informative info that one actually needs. How did you get a reliable driver to drive you around?

@ChristineLozada 2 жыл бұрын

thank you I appreciate this comment! I LOVED my driver, Abdul. I put his contact info in the description of this video. If others have a reliable source for finding more drivers, please add them to this comment to help Yvonne out!

@callmecat9715 Жыл бұрын

THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH FOR TELLING YOUR TRUTH! I wanted to go to Zanzibar, however I’ve heard a lot of bad things about the experience there. Maybe one day I’ll go. But they have to change A LOT

@ChristineLozada Жыл бұрын

glad it helped!!

@katysleta4285 11 ай бұрын

Zanzibar is amazing. Also, don't really haggle too much, you are haggling with very poor people for whom your tourist money is the only source of income.

@patriciasmooth2210 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that.

@ChristineLozada 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for watching!!

@RosalieBaybay 2 жыл бұрын

Wow..nice to know

@ChristineLozada 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching my video and taking the time to leave a comment! It means a lot!!

@islambenabdallah1122 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, will be traveling to zanzibar in July, I would like to ask about PCR Test where can do it and h m if u have ideas about it 😊🙏

@ChristineLozada 3 жыл бұрын

I have a post on instagram about it and a full instagram guide with more helpful info there. However… july will be a totally different scenario than when i was there earlier this year. I’m hoping someone else in the comments might know the answer to this and can help out!

@tamaskalman1939 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your video. It just changed my mind to go there with my family. Probably we can find much safer places with nice weather in the winter time.

@ChristineLozada Жыл бұрын

glad it helped!

@Thatwhiteb 2 жыл бұрын

Helpful

@ChristineLozada 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching my video and taking the time to leave a comment! It means a lot!!

@lifewithaydk 3 жыл бұрын

About the getting pulled over, it is something very common I got that in Venezuela when I went back in 2017 and my dad experienced it in Brazil and Colombia back in 2016 Dominican Republic also has this. I know Spanish so I let them know I’m not totally a tourist and they leave me alone. For the sunscreen ; some tourist destinations do that. They empty the bottles and fill the rest with water and charge an abnormal price for it. So don't even bother buying them at touristy places. This also happens with alcohol. Kids are as pickpockets as the parents. most off the time the parents are around the corner staking out. Those kids are NEVER alone! Experienced this in Dominican Republic!

@ChristineLozada 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences Sujenne! Great thoughts!

@SLPR2010 5 ай бұрын

Hi Christine! Thanks for your videos, very helpful. Question,, looks like you uploaded one video while you were physically IN Zanzibar. How was the internet? We have a wireless router etc, but wondering if you have any recos for digital nomads and WiFi, Sims etc. Thanks!

@ChristineLozada 4 ай бұрын

that wifi is the LAST thing i miss about zanzi. can i just say that? 👀😑

@TheAIEpiphany 2 жыл бұрын

Girl, you're nailing it! I love your energy! Where are you currently? I'm thinking of where to travel next as these new coronavirus sorts started popping up (delta, gamma I dunno anymore). Thanks a lot for the honesty, it seems there is a lot of scammy things going on there, that's so shortsighted from their perspective since they'd be earning so much money from the tourists (although arguably it's questionable how much would the locals benefit they are usually poor in all of those exotic locations including Bali).

@ChristineLozada 2 жыл бұрын

Whoaooaoa thank you for taking the time to write me a comment here! I appreciate it! I'm... everywhere. Miami at the moment, Mexico next, Caribbean after, California after. Choosing 'where to go next' is the bessssst problem to have!!

@maryalff1689 2 жыл бұрын

Always take a native friend along who understands the language, This helps alot!

@ChristineLozada 2 жыл бұрын

A great tip!

@veronicaclarke8004 2 жыл бұрын

I think you mean a paid translator.

@indiarodgers3739 8 ай бұрын

Thanks, Christine, I appreciate you sharing some of your experiences. I am a female travelling solo in Zanzibar so tips are welcome. It would have been helpful if you shared what the driver had said about the conversation with the masked policeman who was on the boat. I am left wondering whether it was a potential safety or financial shakedown. It sounds like you were with others, this lets me know I need to take extra care on my own.

@ChristineLozada 5 ай бұрын

i wouldn’t know which one it is tbh!

@ashgothey 2 жыл бұрын

I can help with the last part.. the boat that came to collect money is part of conservation of mnemba Island and there is a small fee that tourists have to pay. They patrol the island.

@ChristineLozada Жыл бұрын

helpful thanks for adding this info!

@diasporaconnecttanzania3521 7 сағат бұрын

There are two prices in Tanzania. Local price and Mzungu (white person) price. I am Black American and i live in Tanzania. They will charge me Mzungu price for speaking English. The foreigner price is 3 or 4 times more than the local price. I get quite upset about this because I know what most of the local prices are. You do need to negotiate or be willing to walk away and find someone else.

@silvi9467 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, im travelling alone to Zanzibar!!! Would u recommend nungwi or kendwa? I’m also going to dive. Should I stay in hostels there? Thanks a lot for this video!

@ChristineLozada 2 жыл бұрын

I definitely recommend both! Nungwi has more people / tourists there. I have a separate video with everywhere I stayed!

@silvi9467 2 жыл бұрын

@@ChristineLozada yes! I’ve seen it. Thanks a lot! I’ll stay directly on the beach . Thanks a lots for all the info. I’ve seen also the rest of your Zanzibar videos 🥰

@humanfairy Жыл бұрын

My guy and I are debating on coming but every resort we agree on, it’s pretty expensive. I’m not sure if this is worth the hassle for us. I’m saving up every pay check for this trip. I appreciate this video a lot. I have so much to think about.

@ChristineLozada Жыл бұрын

I hope you find the right accommodation for your trip and I'm glad this video helped!

@pandaisfine__5727 Жыл бұрын

try zenobia beach and resorts, it's at Nungwi,excellent manager and breakfast,clean rooms and price is 250000tsh or roughly 105 $ /night

@mrsimonwel 8 ай бұрын

Try zanzibar bay resort, you will like it

@MTN99999 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Christine thank you for your input and I love your positive energy quick question I am looking at a 5 bedroom house in FUMBA project for about 389K USD would you do it? Is it worth it? Looking forward to your input thank you 👍🏾

@ChristineLozada 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching my video and taking the time to leave a comment! It means a lot!! oooh i dunno if i’m a good person to ask that one! i have a friend that just invested in a place out there. i’m hoping someone else in the comments might be able to help

@WriteWord1 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for the tips... so useful for my travel next month.. the last bit of the story... I am not sure your concern was translated... did u think they were trying to get u arrested or loot u? did u travel with a friend or alone? I am a solo traveller and wondering now if the sandbank is a worthwhile trip by myself

@ChristineLozada 2 жыл бұрын

VERY exciting that you're going next month! Tbh I'm not sure what was happening in that moment. I was traveling with friends on this trip (a rare one for me, I'm usually traveling alone). I’m hoping someone else in the comments might have an experience to share on this and can help out!

@unpajarraquitobonito 6 күн бұрын

@WriteWord1 so, did you end up travelling alone?

@FyahAlex 3 жыл бұрын

Geezus...I'm reconsidering now.

@ChristineLozada 3 жыл бұрын

EVERY place has its good and bad. I think its important to know about it so that you can be aware and then focus on the goooood!

@ashutoshkumarmishra7055 Жыл бұрын

some restaurants make you to pay service charge of 10% which is up to you if you want to pay it or not. you can deny it and can pay maybe 2-3% of the total bill as a tip. And one thing more if you order drinks in large numbers for example 12-15 bottles of beers for your group, make sure to check quantity before paying, in my case they made four extra.

@ChristineLozada Жыл бұрын

helpful thanks for adding this experience!

@adnanea2739 Жыл бұрын

I am going in january to zanzibar thnx for the tips! I only consider to rent a car because its sooo much cheaper then a driver/taxi.. but i still doubt it

@ChristineLozada Жыл бұрын

stoked to hear that! yesss!

@leighrewhite5930 Жыл бұрын

Did you experience any of what she mentioned in video? I'm curious and a little worried honestly, as we're planning to go for our honeymoon.

@ltd1980 2 жыл бұрын

Not sure if anyone's said it before but the sound quality is really low in this video. I've got my volume on full and can still barely hear you

@ChristineLozada 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for the feedback! i was trying a new mic tbh.. and well.. its now in the trash!

@katukas84 Жыл бұрын

I had no problem at all

@gamerabossb1777 Жыл бұрын

On behalf of all Zanzibari's I appologize for this stuff...

@ChristineLozada Жыл бұрын

🤘🏽

@abbasjafferali9458 11 ай бұрын

Tanzania has a lot of protected areas, such as Mnemba and others that you may have been charged small fees to enter. These fees are normally charged to help maintain the area, not sure about how efficiently they’re used but they are government fees charged to tourists and visitors.

@ChristineLozada 11 ай бұрын

helpful thanks for adding this!

@safiyaNYC Жыл бұрын

How much did you pay for the driver? Thanks so much for all the helpful tips.

@ChristineLozada Жыл бұрын

that's a great question and honestly... I'm having a hard time remembering. his info is in the description of this video, I recommend sending him a whats app for his latest rates!

@safiyaNYC Жыл бұрын

@@ChristineLozada Thank you so much for responding. I’ll reach out to Abdul.

@jw-xo5sw 2 жыл бұрын

i came for zanzibar but stayed for your beautiful eyes

@momojarwan1641 Жыл бұрын

Yup, that's typical of Tanzania, if they smell tourists, the Police want their cut! I'm Tanzanian and even as a local the police would stop us randomly.

@ChristineLozada Жыл бұрын

no way!! 😯

@paragpatel9123 2 жыл бұрын

Did you transact in USD or use local currency most of the time?

@ChristineLozada 2 жыл бұрын

Local currency. It won't be the same for everyone, but for me - given where I was traveling while there, I didn't have an option to pay in USD.

@achiengdeji 2 жыл бұрын

@@ChristineLozada Where do you recommend changing usd to Tshs?

@ShaktiIntuitiveHealing 10 ай бұрын

I didn’t experience what you did. But I did experience these things: One being at the resort. I would go to the beach at the resort and be harassed by the locals to buy anything from a tour to water shoes. I’m from NYC so basically when I say no, I mean it. I can smell a scam. You can’t pressure me into a thing. The next thing I am currently experiencing while planning my trip back is the local tour companies price gouging. They tried to charge an arm, leg and kidney for tours that I can pay $20 for. And I already paid for my villa. So one person tried to charge me $3,500 per person for some tours and a flight from kilamanjaro to Zanzibar. And when I go on viator the tours are a fraction of the price. My accommodations are a fraction of the price. Then he says to secure your spot for next year, send $3000. That’s a no! I planned my whole trip myself and it will cost me a fraction of what these companies based in Zanzibar will charge. It’s best to book directly with the hotels.

@ChristineLozada 9 ай бұрын

This is incredibly helpful, thanks for taking the time to share it!!!

@oneilfarquharson-ifearthel3253 3 ай бұрын

Viator is the best 👌 👍 😍 I use App everywhere I go in the word.. .Expedia owns Viator 😮😮😮and you can always cancel the day before.....

@MsAba12345 Жыл бұрын

Is it illegal to drink outside? And are there night clubs?

@ChristineLozada Жыл бұрын

no.. and yes!

@empressabena79 2 жыл бұрын

After seeing this, I don’t know if I want to take a solo trip to Zanzibar anymore. Yikes! 😳😬

@ChristineLozada 2 жыл бұрын

A LOT of people do it. Tbh, I wouldn't do it. But every single person's experience (EVERYWHERE) in the world is different!

@giekmahesau1412 2 жыл бұрын

Just came back and it's really a beautiful place. Didn't experience any of these negatives especially if you do proper research.

@Jthegreat84 7 ай бұрын

@@giekmahesau1412To be fair, you aren’t white so they wouldn’t try it with you or me who’s black! They target white woman because they are thought to have more money! When I travel with my white friends, they are charged more than I am!

@unpajarraquitobonito 6 күн бұрын

@@giekmahesau1412 did you travel solo (alone)??

@savannahlbrown1986 2 жыл бұрын

I want to plan a trip to Zanzibar. I went to a travel agent in my city. They have no clue on how to book. I watched tons of videos. I’m still a little lost and dnt kno how many days to schedule. If I could get a little bit of your time to talk on the phone. It would be greatly appreciated.

@ChristineLozada Жыл бұрын

I’m hoping someone else in the comments might know the answer to this and can help out! i just.. booked myself!

@LeroyWareTravels 3 жыл бұрын

I'm not going anymore. Thanks! 😂😅😅🤣😅😅😅😅 I guess I'll go to Greece

@ChristineLozada 3 жыл бұрын

seems like a really amazing alternative 😯

@Ferenz111 Жыл бұрын

the 70$ price you paid for the drinks corresponds to 1 or 2 months salary in Zanzibar.

@ChristineLozada Жыл бұрын

wild. this is why i tipped out my driver a ton. he worked super hard.

@maryamnubark6858 2 жыл бұрын

شكرا على هذا الفيديو استفدت كثيرا اظن انني ساغير وجهتي

@ChristineLozada 2 жыл бұрын

🤘

@medicineman1263 2 жыл бұрын

Great info...I got shaken down by the police in Cancun 3 times and was scammed on the beach in Cartagena. Rio used to have those pick pocket kids also. Events like these can ruin a trip. Thanks for the info. I'll probably just spend the extra money and stay at an all inclusive resort to avoid those experiences in Zanzibar. I hate constant negotiating, I find it exhausting.

@ChristineLozada 2 жыл бұрын

some people loooooove it. i get exhausted by it too. thank you for sharing your other experiences!!! 😯

@jonasgru9437 2 жыл бұрын

Well I was in many places of the world but yes i have to confirm, many of your points. You have here kinda all bad in one place, corrupt police like in Mexico, scamming tours like Thailand, pickpocking like Indonesia, and these annoying people trying to sell you stuff like in egypt. Also people getting angry if you dont give them tips or if you give them not enough. They just followed to a restaurant and wanna have tips, one i gave 5000 Schilling(2,20$) and instead saying thank you he said its not enough he need 10k(4,4$)... And that situation happend multiple times to me. That was just my expirience

@ChristineLozada 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for sharing your experience!

@laurakiara5960 2 жыл бұрын

Is it safe for solo female travelers? Its look amazing, peaceful place to stay with myself.

@ChristineLozada 2 жыл бұрын

it’s a good question. i wouldn’t do it solo, but that’s just me. i’m wondering if anyone else in the comments has an opinion!

@evonneyang7030 9 ай бұрын

@@ChristineLozada hi, Chirs...Thank you for your info. Unfortunately, the things you mentioned are not getting better now. I am doing my field work here, so I have to stay for two month. It has been just 3weeks and I feel so exhausted inside and out...I was followed by some strangers, especially men every day (almost). I am not the only person who experiences this kind of situation, also for some single/solo ladies like me. Don't mind some haters, they prefer to be blind to the problems of this country.

@BESTTV1LIVE 2 жыл бұрын

After watching your videos and my experience in Zanzibar I feel like you get what you pay for. If you want quality experience you have to be willing to spend wherever you are in the world. In terms of being stopped by police (in the water) authorities in waters are often there for safety and security and just doing routine check ups. Zanzibar is a great place and everyone should check it out. My advice is to ask the hotel you are staying at for recommendations.

@ChristineLozada 2 жыл бұрын

you missed the point of the video but thanks for the comment!

@thdoom81 Жыл бұрын

@@ChristineLozada he has a point though..i think you were travelling cheap

@chawkichalladia1812 Жыл бұрын

@Thulsa Doom what's wrong with that. not everyone is rich and we do what we can to enjoy ourselves. some of things mentioned won't matter regardless because she moved a lot and didn't just stay at a hotel or resort.

@velvetcreation3302 2 жыл бұрын

Should you change out the money

@ChristineLozada Жыл бұрын

if you mean exchange your money into tanzanian shillings… yes! you’ll get the best prices if you pay in their currency

@johnsadler1133 Жыл бұрын

Sound quality is too soft

@ChristineLozada Жыл бұрын

thx for letting me know!

@Banana.Republic Жыл бұрын

The volume is so low. Can hardly hear your voice

@ChristineLozada Жыл бұрын

thx for the feedback!

@gbuosexy30 7 ай бұрын

They are charging two people 1200 for 4 days of tour guard and activities and transportation it is ridiculous

@ChristineLozada 7 ай бұрын

🤓

@onwardsandupwards3492 Жыл бұрын

sounds like Morocco

@ChristineLozada Жыл бұрын

Does it? I'll be honest.. I have hesitations about traveling there.. I was invited to travel there later this year but I haven't decided...

@triciaezechie3510 7 ай бұрын

I don’t understand y you’re qualifying your last experience . It’s dishonest when people just show highlights and not warn unsuspecting travellers some of whom are alone. Thankyou for sharing your story,

@ChristineLozada 7 ай бұрын

🙏

@chanelle02uk 2 жыл бұрын

What you went through is not supposed to happen to tourists because they've been trying to scam you, and it's against the law especially with the police here in Zanzibar!

@ChristineLozada 2 жыл бұрын

ooooo I believe you! and thank you for watching. I was genuinely curious about how common it is.. or if it was just me 👀

@chanelle02uk 2 жыл бұрын

@@ChristineLozada for me as a Zanzibari a strong English accent I never speak swahili when they stop me so I speak English with them and say I don't understand what they're saying so they let me go and never ask for money

@chanelle02uk 2 жыл бұрын

@@ChristineLozada don't take it to heart either with them they aren't evil it's just annoying

@giekmahesau1412 2 жыл бұрын

Perhaps just a very negative person.

@yoshy2628 5 ай бұрын

1- tourist fees - technically that's only at the hotel, they have to take care of so many stuff, water treatment, garbage and so on. Is unclear where you did paid for tourist fees. If was at hotel then is fine. I will travel to Paje on June 2024, I will pay tourist fee at the hotel 160€, it's fine and normal. 2 - credit cards? On a third word country? Have you heard of "Cash is king"? I always travel with cash only, I have my own methods to keep my money safe, without a safe box. I always pay in cash, I need no extra fees, or surprises, when the system is down, or even worse, your card can be cloned. Cash is cash, I have never got problems using that.

@ChristineLozada 4 ай бұрын

helpful. thanks for adding these tips!

@lucievalsikova9591 Жыл бұрын

The corruption of the Zanzibari police is legedary, just ignore them or ask them to identify themselves with IDs and badges, they do not expect that. Never pay them anything. Children are not pickpocketing, just trying to beg. In my experience, food is fine, especiallyin small local restaurants. I have never had bad experience. Do not help Maasais.

@ChristineLozada 11 ай бұрын

appreciate you taking the time to share your experience!

@vijayishak7139 3 ай бұрын

thanks for being real. All the others just dont tell you the truth

@ChristineLozada 3 ай бұрын

thank you! and thanks for taking the time to leave a comment!

@CousinRedbird 7 ай бұрын

Can’t trust them ninjas!

@ChristineLozada 7 ай бұрын

What about Ninja Turtles 👀

@guynelson2341 Жыл бұрын

Seems like there might be one or two trust issues with visiting this place!

@ChristineLozada 11 ай бұрын

Or thee! 🤘🏽

@iftahaji9941 Жыл бұрын

maybe just because , you went to a cheap restaurants, that's why you get that kind of food

@ChristineLozada Жыл бұрын

maybe! but i was at the most expensive restaurants in stonestown and nungwi. drop the names of the best ones! that’ll help others.

@suffersalum4793 Жыл бұрын

Sorry for that u got😔

@ChristineLozada Жыл бұрын

🤘🏽

@modaroho 3 жыл бұрын

Zanzibar sounds terrible. but the beach looks nice

@ChristineLozada 3 жыл бұрын

the beach IS nice!!! 🌊

@Oaklandmatters Жыл бұрын

I honestly wouldn’t mind paying the fees it’s their island and I’m sure they NEED the money and I wouldn’t mind paying 200 plus for snorkeling for 3 hrs either

@ChristineLozada Жыл бұрын

thanks for sharing your opinion!

@hassshoban8206 Жыл бұрын

Majority of what you said are false. No children pickpocketers, food is fresh unless for imported items such as pork, sausage, and the likes. Hygiene is a norm here due to religious reasons. Alcohol is imported and most touristic spots are own and supervised by Europeans.

@ChristineLozada Жыл бұрын

thanks for sharing your opinion! it doesn’t change the experience i had. 🤘🏽

@imabal9183 Жыл бұрын

On hygiene i think they can do better

@africanbeauty7 Жыл бұрын

Pork? In a Muslim country? Interesting 🤨

@dasbinich6878 2 жыл бұрын

The last topic, what was that? You being nervous, has nothing to do with the island. I did not get any value out of this, other than your audio quality was poor. You mentioned that people commented on your tulum video, thinking you hated it there. I understand why, you literally reminded me of those cliche bored women gossiping at a fence in a suburban area..I don’t want to say something negative, BUT. And that throughout the whole video.

@ChristineLozada 2 жыл бұрын

I am AMAZED you have the time to watch all the way to the end of the video, STILL not understand, and THEN have the time to write this comment. Wowza. Find something better to do with your time.. and likely your life.

@dasbinich6878 2 жыл бұрын

@@ChristineLozada I do believe that you are easily amazed.

@matjaztomsic9904 2 жыл бұрын

@@ChristineLozada Thank you for your contributions, very useful for us travelers. I travel a lot and at the end of October I am going to Zanzibar for the first time. Please continue, you are very nice !!!

@veronicaclarke8004 2 жыл бұрын

I will be visiting Zanzibar and find your comments helpful. I do get it.

@LuLu-qu3oz Жыл бұрын

No offence but that’s what I got. Entitled Karen vibes 🫣

@ashutoshkumarmishra7055 Жыл бұрын

@ChristineLozada Жыл бұрын

helpful thanks for adding this experience!