Chris McIntyre is managing director of a UK travel company, Expert Africa, specializing in southern Africa. A regular traveler throughout the region, he is the author of Bradt's Namibia, Zambia, and Botswana guides. He is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and a tourism consultant to the Department for International Development.
Following an adventurous childhood in Zambia and Saudi Arabia, Susan McIntyre has spent the last two decades promoting responsible global travel, both as a PR and marketing consultant, specialising in travel and tourism, and as an author and journalist. From Indian Ocean diving to cutting-edge conservation; practical community development to family travel and off-grid adventures, Susie is dedicated to thorough, on-the-ground research and works tirelessly to ensure the complexities of these archipelagos are accurately represented. Well-known and respected on these islands, Susie McIntyre is both candid and enthusiastic about their charm.
When not traipsing round tropical isles, Susie lives in the English countryside with her husband and fellow Africa aficionado, Chris McIntyre, and their adventurous young children. Together they all spend a significant amount of time travelling and researching in Africa to get their fix of the continent and ensure they are totally abreast with developments.

Introduction
Part One General Information Chapter 1 History, Politics and EconomyHistory, Politics and recent history, EconomyChapter 2 People and Culture People, CultureChapter 3 Natural EnvironmentPhysical environment, Wildlife, The seas and shores of ZanzibarChapter 4 Planning and PreparationWhen to visit, Highlights, Organised tours and tourist information, Red tape, Getting to Zanzibar, Health, Crime and safety, What to take, Money and banking, Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Public holidays, Watersports, Shopping, Media and communications, Business hours, Becoming involved
Part Two THE GUIDEChapter 5 Zanzibar Island EssentialsGetting around, Organised toursChapter 6 Zanzibar TownGetting around, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Bars, clubs and entertainment, Shopping, Other practicalities, What to see and doChapter 7 Around Zanzibar TownSouth of Zanzibar Town, North of Zanzibar Town, Islands near Zanzibar TownChapter 8 Northern ZanzibarNungwi, Kendwa, Regional excursionsChapter 9 Northeastern ZanzibarMatemwe, Mnemba Island, Pwani Mchangani, Kiwengwa, Pongwe, Uroa, Chwaka, Ufufuma Forest Habitat, Dunga RuinsChapter 10 Southeastern ZanzibarMichamvi Peninsula, Bwejuu, Paje, Jambiani, MakunduchiChapter 11 Southwestern Zanzibar Kizimkazi, Jozani-Chwaka Bay National Park and around, Unguja Ukuu and Bi Khole Ruins, Fumba and Menai Bay, Chumbe IslandChapter 12 PembaHighlights, Natural history and environment, Getting there and away, Tourist information, Getting around, Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Other practicalities, Activities, Chake Chake, South of Chake Chake, Wete, Ngezi PeninsulaChapter 13 Mafia ArchipelagoNatural environment, Climate, History, Economy, Religion and culture, Getting there and away, Getting around, Where to stay and eat, Diving, Around Mafia Island, Islands around MafiaChapter 14 Southern Tanzania SafarisOverview of your trip, Selous Game Reserve, Ruaha National Park
Appendix 1 LanguageAppendix 2 Further InformationIndex