Zanzibar is so much more than an amazing tropical island with white beaches and waving palm trees. It has an interesting history and a well-defined culture, mixing remnants of Persian, Arab, Indian, western and Swahili habitation. Find out about the Unesco Heritage world-famous Stone Town and the unique exotic spices. Feel the attraction of the Indian Ocean and see dolphins and indigenous monkeys. Experience colors, smells and tastes of the Zanzibari food. During this 6-day stay with private-guided day-tours, all transfers and activities are exclusive for you, no joining other groups. Accommodations can be in 3 options, Classic, Superior and Luxury, depending on your budget. However all hotels and resorts are located at the beach and are of amazing quality to provide you that ultimate relaxed feeling of a tropical beach holiday.
Options
Luxury
Accommodation is in (top) luxury hotels, boutique hotels and resorts
Superior
Accommodation is in luxury 4* (boutique) hotels and resorts
Classic
Accommodation is in comfortable 3* hotels and resorts
What's included
Excursions as mentioned in an air-conditioned minibus
2 nights accommodation in Stone Town on bed & breakfast basis
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Government taxes and levies
Meals as mentioned in the program
3 nights accommodation at the coast on half board basis
Services of a professional English-speaking driver guide
All transport mentioned in the program
Tourist visas $ 50 – 100
Personal travel/medical insurance
Optional activities not mentioned in itinerary
Tips for driver guide and hotel staff
Any items of personal nature (laundry service, telephone/internet bills, souvenirs)
National/International flights and departure taxes
What to expect
Day 1: Arrival
Zanzibar City
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Arrival at Zanzibar Airport where you are welcomed you with a cold coconut drink and a fresh face towel. Short briefing and transfer to your Stone Town hotel. Overnight based on Bed & Breakfast.
Day 2: Stone Town & Spice Farm
Stone Town
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After breakfast your guide will meet you for a guided walking tour through Stone Town, followed by a tasteful lunch with Zanzibari specialties. Stone Town is the old city and cultural heart of Zanzibar. It is a place of winding alleys, bustling bazaars, mosques and grand Arab houses. Stone Town has brought together many different elements of the cultures of Africa, the Arab region, India, and Europe over more than a thousand years.
In the afternoon guide and driver take you to a spice plantation, to discover the richness of Zanzibar’s spices and fruits, many of them used for medical purposes. You will be able to see, smell and taste aromatic spices and scented plants including guava, mangoes, vanilla, cloves, nutmeg, ginger, black pepper and cinnamon. Afterwards you drive to your beach hotel for total relax. Dinner and overnight are included.
Day 3: At leisure
Zanzibar City
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Full day of leisure in the beach resort. Take a swim in the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, a snorkeling trip from the hotel or just be lazy and do absolutely nothing on your sunbed. Dinner and overnight.
Day 4: Dolphins at Kizimkazi & Jozani Forest
Kizimkazi
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An early start brings you to the southern point of the island, Kizimkazi fishing village, to view the amazing bottle-nosed and Humpback dolphins, which are sighted during a short boat trip from the village. Kizimkazi is also the site with the oldest mosque of East Africa, dating of the 12th century, which is definitely worth a visit.
After a local Swahili lunch the tour proceeds to Jozani Forest, with the unique Red Colobus monkeys and mysterious mangroves. It is also home to Syke's monkeys, bush pigs and nocturnal Zanzibar leopards. The forest also offers a board walk, which leads through the mangrove forests at its southern end, which is an excellent place to spot the rare mangrove kingfisher. Mid afternoon you return to your resort for relaxing, dinner and overnight.
Day 5: Sunset Cruise & Swahili Dinner
Stone Town
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Return to Stone Town. Later in the afternoon board a traditional wooden dhow to enjoy en-route following the coastline from Stone Town a romantic sunset cruise. Sink back into the dhow bench and enjoy the romance of Zanzibar Island while the sun sets down with its beautiful orange colors. End the day and your stay with a special dinner served in a beautiful rooftop restaurant with amazing views over the city. Overnight in your hotel.
Day 6: Departure
Zanzibar City
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Depending on the departure of your flight, you will be transferred to the airport for your journey home or onward.
