1 – 3 November 2011
Most beautiful beach on earth
From the moment we arrived, Zanzibar totally blew us away. We’d been debating for weeks whether or not to make the trip to the island and as soon as we’d decided definitely not to, we regretted it and changed our minds! We caught the brand new Azam “Kilimanjaro III” ferry from the Dar port and the whole experience was amazing. Everything from the complimentary bottled water and bread rolls in the air-conditioned waiting room to the reclining spacious seats on board the brand new ferry (it’s only been in operation since September) to the speedy 1h20 journey (far less than the slow ferry and even quicker than the other fast ferries which take 2 hours) was impressive.
After checking through customs and being greeted with a friendly “Yebo yes!” when the official spotted our SA passports, we found our taxi driver and started off towards the East of the island. Paje was our first stop…it was probably the most beautiful portion of coastline we have ever seen!
Paje fishermen
We spent 4 days there, lounging on recliners at the water’s edge staring out to sea in between reading and trying to capture the beauty on camera.
Beach lounger anyone?
Or would you prefer a hammock?
Our Ndame Beach Lodge accommodation included full board which was eggs and fruit and pancakes with chocolate sauce for breakfast, two courses for lunch and a three-course dinner. The portions were enormous so we weren’t able to do them any justice but we became particularly fond of the fresh fish each day and the wood-fired pizzas. No matter how full we were we made sure we could still squeeze in some ice cream or a banana split and ice cream or fruit salad and ice cream at every meal. We certainly made up for any ice cream shortages we may have suffered over the last 3 months!
Lunch table
The Blue Door restaurant
One evening we were treated to a Masai show (yes, there are Masai everywhere in Tanzania, even on Zanzibar!), the height of the jumping was impressive but the singing/chanting and loud foot stamping somewhat intimidating!
Masai show
Paje was fun!
weloveafrica 
I must say that this just depressed me, cause I’m super jealous!!!
Just kidding, stoked to see you guys are having literally the trip of a life time, nice one!
Hello Major Adventurers!! We believe how beautiful Zanzibar must be from your photos and descriptions. What a lovely respit.
We are following along with your blogs – the effort is being enjoyed, and we’re learning along the way as well!
Love, Marguerite
bru your lat looks like a tricep so it makes your guns look huge. i mean, huger. nice angle! I’ve been to that beach (Paje) and I’d have to agree! Keep up the good… er, slacking