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Habari everyone. I am a tour operator here in Tanzania, is it true that TUI is starting direct flights from the UK to Zanzibar? Kindly confirm for me.

I run a small safari and tour company here in Tanzania, so when this news reached me I got interested very fast. Now I am hoping you people who are closer to the UK travel side can help me confirm if it is real.

There is a UK travel agent newsletter that came to me saying TUI is about to begin direct flights from London Gatwick to Zanzibar, and they say it is the first time a UK company is flying there without connection. The information they gave me is like this:

• Direct, London Gatwick to Zanzibar, no stopping in between
• Two times per week, Wednesday and Sunday
• From around November 2027 up to March 2028 (the winter season)
• The flight is about 10 hours
• 7 nights all-inclusive starting around £1,615 per person, and already on sale

It sounds correct, but you know these newsletters, sometimes they mix up the details (even this one had some dates that were not adding up properly). So before I start telling my own guests that this thing is confirmed, let me first hear from you people who are there on the ground.

So my questions are like this:

1. Can somebody kindly confirm this is real, and the dates and schedule above are correct? Has anyone seen it live to book, or even booked it already?
2. Is it only for this one winter season, or TUI is showing they will continue with it, maybe even the whole year, if it sells well?
3. From your UK side, is Zanzibar really known these days, or for most people it is still "where is that place?" I just want to understand how much real interest is there.
4. Now this one is my selfish operator question. When people in the UK hear Zanzibar, do they think only beach? Or do they know you can add a proper safari on the mainland also? Serengeti and Ngorongoro are just a short flight from Zanzibar. Would that interest people, or 10 hours flying is already enough and they just want to rest on the sand?
5. And what matters most for you when you are choosing a long-haul beach holiday in winter, is it the price, the flight time, the all-inclusive resorts, or the culture and the excursions?

I am asking because this thing can change how many of us here plan for that 2027/28 season. But also, honestly I am just curious how it is being received over there by you.

Thank you in advance for any help you can give me. 🙏

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Bit of a happy problem but my boyfriend wants to plan a spontaneous trip to Tanzania. We're from south east asia and I don't have anyone I know who has planned a trip there so would love to get your opinions on the itinerary from the agent! We're a young couple who love art, food and architecture so trying to see how I can make the itinerary more beautiful and interesting. Doing my research as we speak so anything helps.

It's last minute and high season, so it'll be expensive but would love your opinion on whether we're getting good value

Questions:

-Is this enough days? We're moving around alot so wondering if we should drop one destination or extend the trip by 2-3 days.

-What do you think of lodging options and pricing? We were also sent these other options to "upgrade'

Lemala nanyuki (900-1350usd)
One nature nyaruswiga (2200-2900usd)
Namiri plains (1300-1800usd)
Serengeti explorer dunia camp (900-1300usd)
Nyikani central serengeti (650-950usd)
Four seasons safari lodge (1000-1500usd)

I love a luxe but eclectic/funky hotel with cool architecture so any recommendations are welcomed!

-Any activities/sights or restaurants you'll recommend!

-If anyone has an agent they've used and liked before - please let me know :)

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