The Matlai Journal
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News from Boutique Hotel Matlai and the southeast coast of Zanzibar: openings, improvements, seasonal changes and things happening around Michamvi Pingwe. Posts are dated, so check the date on each one before you rely on it for planning. For anything that affects a booking, such as opening periods, rates or availability, the booking page and our team on WhatsApp give the current answer.
3 stories in this category — browse all 26 posts, or start with the Zanzibar travel guide.
AFCON 2027 in Zanzibar: dates, stadiums and where to stay
The Africa Cup of Nations comes to Zanzibar in June and July 2027. What is confirmed, what CAF has not yet published, and how a match day…
Zanzibar Travel Insurance: ZIC and NIC Rules
One mandatory insurance, for where you land first: ZIC on Zanzibar, NIC on the mainland since 1 October 2026. Prices, cover and where to…
Journey Into Tradition: Exploring the Riches of Swahili Weddings
The customs behind a Swahili wedding in Zanzibar: the proposal and dowry, the pre-wedding bridal scrub, henna, the nikah ceremony, the…