A 9-day adventure of wildlife and relaxation
Overview
9-day Zanzibar trip featuring wildlife, culture, dolphins, and beach relaxation. Includes transfer to hotel, city tour, Spice Plantation visit, Safari Blue, transfer to DoubleTree Nungwi, beach day, dolphin tour, mosque visit, Jozani forest, beach day, Mnemba Island seafood lunch, snorkeling, and dolphin watching, with breakfast and departure on the final day.
Day 1: Arrive in Zanzibar
Upon arrival at the Zanzibar airport, you’ll be greeted by a representative from our company who will escort you to your hotel, the Best Western Plus or a similar accommodation. The hotel includes breakfast in its package for your convenience. Enjoy a comfortable stay at the hotel as you begin exploring the charming island of Zanzibar.
Day 2: Stone Town and Spice plantations.
Take a 3-hour guided city tour of Stone Town. Visit famous landmarks like the Anglican Cathedral, slave markets, Palace of the Sultans, Old Arabic Fort, and Zanzibar Doors. See traditional Henna Art and the busy fruit and vegetable market. Learn about Zanzibar’s rich history. After, drive 15 minutes to the Spice Plantation Center for a 3-hour tour. Discover the secrets of spices like cinnamon, pepper, and vanilla. Purchase hand-made products and learn traditional weaving. Gain insight into Zanzibar’s unique culture and spice trade history.
Day 3: Safari Blue tour and Menai Bay
Enjoy a full-day Safari Blue tour after breakfast. Drive to Fumba Village, board a traditional dhow boat and sail to Menai Bay’s uninhabited islands. Anchor in an idyllic spot for swimming, snorkeling, spotting dolphins, and island exploration. After the second snorkeling trip, continue on to the secluded island of Kwale for a delicious seafood lunch and a fruit tasting experience.
Day 4: North Beach area
Begin the day with breakfast and then depart from the hotel for a transfer to the North Beach area of Zanzibar. Check in to the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel in Nungwi, with lunch, dinner and breakfast included in the package.
Day 5: Leisure time and relaxation.
Spend the day at your leisure, with the option to relax and soak up the sun on the beach in front of the hotel. You can take a dip in the ocean or engage in various beach activities. The hotel also provides the flexibility to arrange additional activities of your choice, should you wish to explore further. Whether it is lounging by the beach or indulging in some fun activities, the day is yours to spend as you please.
Day 6: Dolphin tour and History immersion.
Visit Kizimkazi for a dolphin tour and snorkeling experience. Spot wild bottle nose and humpback dolphins while sailing on a speedboat in the Kizimkazi channel. Explore the 12th Century Mosque and its ancient Kufic scripts. Take a 3-hour guided tour of Jozani Forest Reserve, where you’ll see unique monkey species and indigenous woodland. Walk along the mangrove trail and observe thousands of crabs in the Zanzibar Mangroves. End the day with a meal and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 7: Free day
Take a break and spend the day at your leisure, indulging in some rest and relaxation on the pristine beach in front of the hotel. You can spend the day swimming in the crystal-clear waters, playing beach games or simply lounging on the sandy shore. The hotel also offers the flexibility to arrange additional activities such as water sports, island hopping or cultural excursions, depending on your interests. This day is yours to spend as you please, whether it’s basking in the sun or exploring the surrounding area.
Day 8: Mnemba Island.
Take an early morning excursion to Mnemba Island for a full day adventure. Anchor for a lunch of seafood and fruits and snorkel in the protected park known for its coral, tropical fish, sea turtles, and playful dolphins. Return to hotel for lunch/dinner and overnight stay.
Day 9: Departure.
Begin the day with a delicious breakfast at the hotel and spend some time at leisure before your scheduled transfer to the airport or seaport for your departure.
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Included
- All accommodation
- A professional driver/guide
- All Transportations
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals
- Drinking water
- All activities as put day by day
- 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 not talked about in the itinerary