10 days historical and cultural Zanzibar adventure
Overview
Explore the allure and culture of Zanzibar on this 10-day vacation package. Day 1 starts with airport/seaport transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay. Day 2 is a 3-hr Stone Town city tour with iconic landmark visits and history lessons. Day 3 offers a 3-hr spice plantation center tour. Days 4-8 are for leisure, with optional beach activities or excursions. Day 9 is a full-day Mnemba Island excursion with seafood lunch and dolphin snorkeling. Day 10 ends with hotel departure.
Day 1: Arrival in Zanzibar.
On the first day, our company representative will greet you at the Zanzibar Airport or seaport and take you to your pre-booked hotel for rest and an overnight stay. Get ready for the adventures ahead.
Day 2: Stone Town city.
Embark on a 3-hr Stone Town city tour, led by our expert guide. Visit landmarks like Anglican Cathedral, Palace of the Sultans, Zanzibar Doors, Tip Tip’s House, Fordham Park and more. Gain insights into the island’s rich history and culture through architecture, stories and henna art. Afterwards, drive 15 min to a spice plantation center for a 3-hr visit. Learn about the island’s spices, purchase hand-made products and witness traditional weaving.
Day 3: More of Stone City.
Start your day with a 3-hr Stone Town city tour, guided by an expert. Visit iconic landmarks like Anglican Cathedral, Palace of the Sultans, Zanzibar Doors and lesser-known gems like Tip Tip’s House and Fordham Park. Learn about the island’s rich history and culture through architecture, stories and henna art. After the tour, drive 15 min to a spice plantation center for a 3-hr visit. Discover the island’s spices, their properties and uses, and purchase hand-made products and learn traditional weaving.
Day 4: North Beach area of Zanzibar.
Start your day with a delicious breakfast before you are transferred to the picturesque North Beach area of Zanzibar. Enjoy a warm welcome at the luxurious DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Nungwi. Your stay includes meals (lunch, dinner and breakfast) for a truly stress-free vacation experience.
Day 5: Leisure day
Spend the day at your leisure, lounging on the beach in front of the hotel or taking a dip in the ocean. Take advantage of the hotel’s prime beachfront location and soak up the sun. If you’re feeling active, there are plenty of beach activities to participate in or you can arrange for other activities as well.
Day 6: Kizimkazi and Jozani Forest reserve.
Take a scenic drive to Kizimkazi village for a Dolphin Tour. Board a speedboat and see wild bottlenose and humpback dolphins in the Kizimkazi channel. Swim and snorkel in the marine-rich reefs. On the way back, visit the historic 12th-century Mosque, a crucial evidence of Islam in East Africa. Next, explore the Jozani Forest Reserve for 3 hours and learn about Zanzibar’s unique monkey species. Visit the Zanzibar Mangroves, walk along the wooden trail, see thousands of crabs and possibly hear the mangroves. After the tour, return to the hotel for lunch, dinner, and overnight stay.
Day 7: Leisure Day
Enjoy a relaxing day at the beachfront hotel with opportunities for lounging, swimming, and participating in beach activities like sunbathing, snorkeling, and water sports. The hotel staff can also arrange optional activities like island hopping, fishing, cooking classes, or cultural tours. Take this time to unwind, soak in the beautiful surroundings, and create lasting memories.
Day 8: Mnemba Island
Spend the day exploring Mnemba Island on a full-day excursion. Enjoy a seafood lunch and snorkel with dolphins in the protected natural park, famous for its coral reefs, fish, sea turtles, and playful dolphins. Depart early from the hotel and return for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 9: Own leisure.
Relax and enjoy the beach today. The hotel’s prime location on the beach offers opportunities for lounging, swimming, and participating in water activities. The staff can also arrange optional excursions like island hopping, fishing, and cultural tours. Take time to soak up the beauty and make memories.
Day 10: Departure.
On the last day of your trip, it’s time to say goodbye as you depart from your hotel and head back home or to your next destination. We hope you had an amazing time and that you will cherish the memories you made during your stay
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Included
- Park fees
- All activities as stated in the day by day
- All accommodation
- A professional driver/guide
- All Transportations
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals
- Drinking water
- Flight from Uganda to Zanzibar and back
Excluded
- International Fligths (from/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Vaccination fees/Proof of vaccination
- Anything said to be optional in the itinerary
- Anything not talked about in the itinerary