10 #InstaReasons Why Zanzibar is the New Sahel

Whereas the majority of us couldn't even make it to Ain Sokhna this past weekend, the city's real movers and shakers had bigger, better and more exotic plans. Ditching their Gouna yacht cruises and soul-cleansing Sinai adventures for a taste of East Africa with all its tropical glory. What we can only assume is that the jet set have had enough of the same places, faces and vacations, and here's why Zanzibar is the new Sahel...

1) Because Salma Abudeif:

 

From the heart of the equator .. When @coucla_refaat is traveling with you❤️ in my @temraza coverup #trippinto #zanzibar #trippinAdventures #thetrippers #myjourneytoZanzibar #traveltheworld

A photo posted by سلمى. (@salmaabudeif) on Sep 22, 2015 at 1:01pm PDT

 2) Because belly dancers are so 2000 and late:

 

This is how The Trippers are welcomed at the airport in Zanzibar..Let the fun begin! #TrippinTo #Zanzibar #TrippinAdventures #BeTheTripper

A video posted by Trippin' (@trippin_adventures) on Sep 22, 2015 at 9:44am PDT

 3) Because they don't even need kites to surf there:

 

Standup paddle exploration through Jambiani mangroves by the awesome @coucla_refaat with @trippin_adventures 😍 #Trippinto #Zanzibar #TrippinAdventures #TheTrippers

A photo posted by Ramez Youssef (@mozayoussef) on Sep 24, 2015 at 9:15am PDT

 4) Because the Rock is the new Andrea:

 

One of the best, if not the best, seafood lunches I've ever had @therockzanzibar. | @trippin_adventures | #TrippinTo Zanzibar #HoezyWanderlusts

A photo posted by Hoezy | هوزي (@kareemhosem) on Sep 24, 2015 at 10:18am PDT

 5) Because selfie sticks are mandatory there:

 

Locations can be stunning around the world but the people you travel to them with make it all the more fun! | @trippin_adventures | #TrippinTo Zanzibar. #HoezyWanderlusts

A photo posted by Hoezy | هوزي (@kareemhosem) on Sep 24, 2015 at 11:44pm PDT

 6) Because out with the man buns and in with the corn rows:

 

When in #Zanzibar. #TrippinTo

A photo posted by Hoezy | هوزي (@kareemhosem) on Sep 26, 2015 at 7:09am PDT

 7) Because their feluccas come with two levels:

 

To the perfect getaway .. Breath taking locations .. Perfect trip .. Great vibes .. And above all to those amazing happy people :) .. Thank you @trippin_adventures for the once in a lifetime experience :) #Trippinto #Zanzibar #TheTrippers #TrippinAdventures

A photo posted by Ramez Youssef (@mozayoussef) on Sep 28, 2015 at 2:06am PDT

8) Because #SquadGoals:

 

الجالية المصرية سيطرت علي زينزيباز .. #Trippinto #Zanzibar #trippin_adventures #TheTrippers #fullmoon_party 🌕

A photo posted by Ramez Youssef (@mozayoussef) on Sep 26, 2015 at 4:27pm PDT

9) Because you can still get in you Nike+ run in. Obvs 

 

A run with a view! #Zanzibar #WeRunAfrica #Nikeplus

A photo posted by lamiahassan (@lamiahassan) on Sep 27, 2015 at 8:47am PDT

10) Because that summertime, summertime sadness

 

Sad to be back but happy to got to know the amazing humans in this picture. Thank you @trippin_adventures for an amazing trip and special thanks to el brens @ssambayo for being on top of shit. Till next time #TrippinTo #Zanzibar #TakeMeBack

A photo posted by @omniazaied on Sep 28, 2015 at 4:18am PDT