TRIP OVERVIEW
Zanzibar is an amazing home for beach tours and holidays in the whole of East Africa. It is marvellous to vacate on some of the best Africa’s beaches on the famous Zanzibar Archipelago. The ambience at these calm white sand palm beaches smells only of peace and tranquillity. Most interesting is that the various beach hotels and lodges are internationally standardised. You will find all categories of accommodation to suit your lifestyle from upscale luxury, average luxury to budget and cheap but decent lodgings. You can also visit the neighbouring Mafia Archipelago with a more tranquil ambience offering you private small intimate lodgings. You will get high value at Mafia if you desire to have a personalised serene vacation possibly with only your loved one on isolated sandbars surrounded by shallow coral seas.
ITINERARY
Day 1: Blue Safari.
We leave stone town at 0900am to Fumba village where our sailing boat will be awaiting to take us to Kwale Island for BLUE WATER SAFARI – The highlight of Zanzibar. We will sail in a beautiful traditional wooden dhow, watch Dolphins (if we have a chance of seeing them) at play, snorkel over the reefs of Menai Bay conservation area, feast on a Swahili influenced seafood buffet that include Fish on coconut source, Rice, French Fries, Calamari, Lobster, Prawns, Octopus and tropical fruits etc. We will visit a Baobab tree believed to be more than 500years old before sailing back to Fumba village where your driver will be waiting to take you back to your hotel for dinner and overnight.
Day 2: Prison Island, Spice Farms, Stone Town (City Tour).
At 0900am you will be taken from your hotel for 2 -3HRS to PRISON ISLAND tour.
Prison Island was formerly owned by an Arab and was privately used as a place of detention for disobedient slaves. It was built in 1893 as a central prison for Zanzibar, hence the name “PRISON ISLAND”. You will be able to see and feed Giant Tortoises, Dikdik, Peacock, Prison Chambers, Mangrove Forest and perhaps swim and snorkel if interested. In the early afternoon you will move to STONE TOWN for lunch before heading to spice farms for 2-3hrs tour.
You will have a chance to eat, smell and taste different fruits and spices to learn why Zanzibar is called a spice Island.
At 4pm you will explore STONE TOWN CITY.
We will have a chance to visit Town Markets, old slave markets, National Museum, High court building, Old German Consulate, Africa House (former English Club), Tippu Tip House and Grave, Kelekele square, Old British Consulate, Orphanage home, Old Fort, Forodhani Gardens, House of Wonders, Sultan Palace, Dr. Livingstone House, St. Joseph’s Cathedral, Old Mosques, Freddie Mercury House among others.
INCLUDED
- Accommodation according to the itinerary
- Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle
- Professional, English-speaking guide
- Professional, English-speaking safari cook
- Overnight stays in safari tents
- Camping equipment (tents, sleeping mats, chairs, tables etc.)
- Meals according to the itinerary
- Mineral water
- All mentioned activities
- All national park fees
EXCLUDED
- Sleeping bag
- Flights
- Optional activities
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Visa fees
- Tips
- Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
- Travel insurance
PLACES TO STAY DURING YOUR TANZANIA SAFARI
Budget Camping
If you’re on a tight budget and don’t mind basic comfort, this option is perfect for you!
Standard Lodges
For anyone who wants a medium comfort level but doesn’t want to break the bank too much.
Mid-range lodges
This accommodation option offers a good level of comfort and often a few nice extra’s.
luxury lodges
Do you want a superior level of comfort and service? Then this option’s for you.
