A warmly welcome to Zanzibar, one of the best places in the world known for its history, culture, gorgeous beaches, and flavorsome foods. After meet and greet at airport you will proceed to stone town. World heritage site of Stone town is an old city and cultural heart of Zanzibar where very little has changed in the last 200 years. It is a place of winding alleys, bustling bazaars, mosques and grand Arab houses whose original owners vied with each other over the extravagance of their dwellings. In the evening before sunset you will see local boys performing acrobatics on the beach. The beach in Stone Town, not like those outside of the city, is usually busy with both locals and tourists enjoying the early evening light and splashing about in the water. Enjoy the rest of the day relaxing in your hotel.
Accommodation: Tembo House Hotel, Zanzibar Serena Hotel,
Meal plan: Bed and Breakfast
After breakfast you will walk through the favorite city in Zanzibar, stone town. Today we take you to the most scenic parts of the Old Town. The tour takes you to the former site of the slave market; the cathedral (Cathedral Church of Christ) built in its site in 1874, the Sultan’s palace (Palace Museum), House of Wonders, and Arab Fort and natural museum where you will have enough time to explore these historical monuments. Proceed exploring this UNESCO historical site and see the Zanzibar’s bustling market, winding alleyways, ornately carved and studded doors. What a day without food? After some experiences in Stone Town Tour, you will go to the nice restaurant for lunch (payable directly at the restaurant). Later you will catch the boat to Prison Island (Changuu), a must see jewel of Zanzibar and a home for the tortoise and beautiful peacocks which are living and breeding there. Prison Island has a beautiful beach and clean water and is the best place to swim, snorkel, and sunbathe. Return to Zanzibar Stone Town in the evening.
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Accommodation: Tembo House Hotel
Meal plan: 3 Meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
Another day in Zanzibar but this day we spend on the Southern part of Zanzibar Island. We start with Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park the home to endangered red colobus monkey. Being made up of mangrove forest, tropical forest, coral rug forest, salt marshes and evergreen bush land, the park has so other wildlife species, birds and butterflies. Have wonderful moments and take great photos of these rare creatures living in the forest. It will take two hours or more to explore the forest. At this point we say by to this beautiful and only park in Zanzibar then drive toward Jambiani Village. A tour of this community will offer you a fascinating insight into the daily life and work of its 6,000 residents. Our guide tells about the history of the village. You will visit a traditional herbalist, who will show you local medicines, herbs and their uses. We visit a local organic plantation on coral stone, where farmers cultivate under difficult circumstances, and where seaweed farms are run by women. This is a good chance to learn about the unique culture and the diverse environment of Zanzibar’s villages and meet Swahili people. Return to Hotel in the evening.
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Accommodation: Tembo House Hotel
Meal plan: 3 Meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
After breakfast, we go to Kizimbani Village for the Spice Tour. The Spice Island has over forty of the most valuable tropical aromatic plants that were introduced over the last two centuries by the Oman Arabs. Our knowledgeable guides will take you through this fascinating tour. You will see tropical fruits such as jack fruits, bread fruits, karambola, pineapple, lychees, etc. Try the season fruits. Get a great time to check out for various plants such as henna bush, perfume tree, lipstick tree and spice such as cardamon, cinnamon, clove, black pepper, nutmeg and many others. This landscape around the Kizimbani will give you a good impression of the life of Zanzibar. The rest of the day will be spent on the beach.
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Accommodation: Oceans Paradise Beach Resort
Meal plan: 3 Meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
These days are for your relaxation at the beach. Pwani Mchangani is a paradise with quiet and peaceful atmosphere. Relax at Pwani Mchangani Beach with the option to do water sports at an extra cost. Pwani Mchangani has beautiful beaches like Matemwe, Kiwengwa, Bwejuu and Jambiani with breathtakingly beautiful stretches of white sand beaches, shady palm trees and turquoise blue waters.
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Accommodation: Oceans Paradise Beach Resort
Meal plan: 3 Meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
Enjoy the leisure at the beach. Later you will be transferred to airport for your flight back home.
