Day
1 Zanzibar:
Fly to Zanzibar. Transfer from the airport to your overnight
hotel in Stone Town which is steeped in the history of the
"Spice Island". Afternoon spice tour. Overnight:
An hotel in Stone Town.
Day
2 Zanzibar (B):
Enjoy a guided tour of the Stone Town in the morning. Afternoon,
visit Prison Island and swim or snorkel in the warm blue Indian
Ocean. Overnight: An hotel in Stone Town.
Day
3 Zanzibar (B):
Transfer to the airport for your return flight or drive to
one of the many excellent beach resorts for a few days of
beach holidays.
Possible
Excursions in Zanzibar
ITSZ
005 - Stone Town Tour
The city of Zanzibar is often referred to as Stone Town because
of the coral stone used in the construction of many of the
older buildings found along the narrow alleys ways. No visits
to this exciting island is complete without a tour of this
historic town. The three hour guided tour includes the city
market, a century old Anglican Church of Christ, built on
the site of the notorious slave trade in 1874; and some of
the rooms where slaves were stashed before their sale. The
tour also include the National Museum, Forodhani Gardens,
the Arab Fort (circa 1700) and some interesting shops found
along the narrow streets and walkways. The tour ends at Livingstone.
ITSZ
006 - Evening Stone Town Tour
As a rainbow of colors bounce off the Indian Ocean whilst
the sun sinks into the west, the city of Zanzibar comes alive
with the call to prayer from the dozens of mosques. Your guide
takes you for a leisurely walk through the narrow streets
where you will encounter a variety of cultures in the many
shops that come to life in the cool of the night.
ITSZ
007 - Jozani Forest
After a drive of half an hour from the city center, spend
about two hours walking through the nature trails of this
tropical rain forest. The guide will point out some of the
interesting vegetation, birds and smaller animals seen along
the route.
ITSZ
009 - Prison Island
For a relaxing break from the city, take a native dhow to
Changu Island, nicknamed Prison Island because of its use
by Arab Slave traders for the confinement of slaves. A side
from the 1893 built garrison that still stands, there are
giant tortoise on the island. Take this opportunity to swim,
snorkel and sun bathe. A full day trip with lunch can also
be arranged.
ITSZ
010 - Mangapwani Beach and Slave Caves
Arriving by vehicle for lunch, a new facility operated by
Serena Hotels provides a tasty lunch under thatched roof overlooking
the private cove below. After lunch, stroll along the nature
trail to the caves once used by slaves to fetch fresh water
for their captors, view local crafts, swim or relax on the
sandy beach. Late afternoon transfer back to your hotel.
ITSZ
012 - Spice Garden Tour
This guided tour begins at the Kibweni Palace (Sultan’s
Rest House) to view the Persian Baths built in 1850. then
on to Kizimbani to visit the spice plantations where there
are a variety of spices such as Cardamom, cinnamon, black
pepper, nutmeg and naturally cloves. You will also come cross
rare plants such as the henna bush, perfume tree and lipstick
tree.
ITSZ
014 - North Coast Beach
Transfer to the white sands of Nungwi where you have the day
to swim and relax. Lunch is included from a nearby hotel.
Visit a craftsman who constructs local dhows.
ITSZ
016 - East Coast Beach
En route is the opportunity to view Dunga Palace Ruins, the
last African palace built before the 18th Century rule by
Omani Arabs. At the beach in Pongwe, swim, snorkel or just
sun bathe. Includes a picnic lunch.
ITSZ 018 - Dolphin Safari (South
Beach)
Drive to the village of Fumba on the south coast and board
local boats in search of dolphins. The species found in Menai
Bay are Spinner and Bottlenose swim alongside these remarkable
animals. A guide will assist with snorkeling in the reef.
A Swahili barbecue lunch is provided on a desert island and
soft beverages are available throughout the day. The afternoon
is free for swimming snorkeling and relaxing on the island
before sailing back to the mainland.
