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: Arrival
Arrival in Zanzibar airport where you will be met with our driver and be taken to your hotel for dinner and overnight.
Day 2: Prison Island, Nakupenda Sandbank
At 0900am you will be taken from your hotel for a full day at Prison Island and Nakupenda (I love you) Sandbank. 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 Giant Tortoises, Dikdik, Peacock, Prison Chamber, Mangrove Forest and perhaps swim and snorkel if interested. In the early afternoon you will move to Nakupenda Island and sandbank (30 minutes) by boat. This is the ideal place near stone town where you can relax, swim, and snorkel while enjoying your BBQ of seafood, soft and hard drinks, tropical fruits under the shade of built umbrellas. Lunch will be ready at 1pm. In the evening you will be brought at the shores for an hour break before joining a sunset cruise at 5-7pm (optional).
Dinner and overnight:
Day 3: Stone Town Tour, Spice Tour – Nungwi (North Coast).
After breakfast we will checkout from our hotel to Nungwi Via Stone Tour City tour and Spices farm tour on the way to Nungwi.
City Tour:
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.
Spices Farm:
Experience the rare tropical fruits, spices and other rare species of plants that grow in Zanzibar. You will have a chance to eat, smell and taste different fruits and spices to learn why Zanzibar is called a spice Island.
If interested you can cook yourself and taste your own spice – cooked food.
Dinner and overnight:
Day 4: Free Day.
Today we have a free day to relax on the beach.
Dinner and overnight:
Day 5: Swimming Dolphin, Snorkeling At Mnemba Island, Swimming With Turtles.
After breakfast (08:00am) we will go to swim with Dolphins and Snorkeling excursions followed by Swimming with Sea Turtles at BARAKA NATURAL AQUARIUM.
The rest of the day (2pm – 6pm) lunch and leisure at the Beach.
Dinner and overnight:
Day 6: Free Day At Leisure – Airport.
Today we have another day at leisure before driving to the airport/Ferry for your next destination.
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.
