ZANZIABAR TOUR
COAST - TANZANIA
Tanzania Safari Packages | Southern Circuit | Zanzibar
Introduction / Overview
Zanzibar Island, locally known as Unguja, is steeped in history. It is characterised by beautiful, white, sandy beaches edged with coral reefs, forests, and the magic historic Stone Town – possibly the only ancient town in East Africa that is still functioning. The island is 60 miles long, 20 miles wide, and occupies a total area of approximately 650 square miles.
Forest areas such as Jozani are inhabited by monkeys, bush-pigs and small antelope, Civets, and rumour has it, the elusive Zanzibar leopard! Various species of mongoose can also be found on the island.
One wil get a chance to relax on the white sandy beaches ater an informative tour of the famed stone town, a famous prison Island, slave market, game view or spice tour.
FULL ITINERARY
ARRIVE IN ZANZIBAR
Arrival at Zanzibar Airport anytime you will meet us at the airport and pick up with private transfer to Stone town.
Dinner and overnight stay at Tembo Hotel: Half board.
GUIDED TRIP IN STONE TOWN
Your program starts with a morning visit by walk on our Historical Stone Town Tour. This tour takes you through fabled Stone Town, where history appears to stand still. With visits to the House of Wonders, the Palace Museum (People’s Palace) and the Arab Fort amongst others, it is a fascinating look at the essence of Zanzibar. You will see Zanzibar’s bustling market, winding alleyways, ornately carved and studded doors, two cathedrals and countless mosques!
Dinner and overnight stay at Tembo Hotel: Half board
SPICE FARM AND JOZANI FOREST TRIP
Today you go on an excursion to the spice and fruit plantations close to Stone town for the famous Spice Tour. We have developed a special Spice Tour with in depth information not only about spices, but also organically grown herbs and a detailed description about their traditional uses in medicine cosmetics and cooking. After the tour we invite for an opulent lunch at our guides’ home, where you can taste the spices and fruits. After lunch we take you to your beach resort.
On the way you pass Jozani Forest, the last habitat of the rare endemic Red Colobus Monkey. With a local guide you stroll through Jozani Chwaka National Park and look at the rare monkeys. If you wish you can even wander down the boardwalk to the fascinating Mangrove Ecosystem. .
Dinner and overnight stay at Tembo Hotel: Half board.
DOLPHIN TRIP
One day you go to an excursion to Kizimkazi. Situated on the southern point of the island, Kizimkazi fishing village is home to several schools of bottle-nosed dolphins and Humpback dolphins, which can often be sighted following a short boat trip from the village.
If you are lucky, you may be able to swim quite close to the dolphins, which can be a very rewarding experience. We are doing this trip in the afternoon to avoid the crowds of tourists in the morning, which in big numbers disturbing the dolphins.
Dinner and overnight stay at Tembo Hotel: Half board.
DEPARTURE DAY
Depending on your flight schedule and departure point you will be transferred to the Zanzibar Airport to take a flight back home. If you are flying out of Dar es Salaam or Nairobi, we will arrange a connection flight for you to catch your flight back home.
Price Includes
- All transfers while in Zanzibar.
- All entries fees as listed in the itinerary
- All accommodations on bed, dinner & breakfast
- Pick up from hotel to Airport for flight
- All tours & excursion
- Lunch during tours & excursion
Price Excludes
- Flights
- Personal items
- Tip
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