This 7-day program allows guests to experience what the island and its people have to offer.
This program will benefit those who visit the island after or before going on safari or climbing
Mount Kilimanjaro, as well as those who fly in specifically for a few days on the beach to
unwind from their normal lives.
You will be transferred to Arusha from one of the parks, either by road or by air. You will then
depart from Arusha Airport at noon, arriving late that afternoon on the magical islands of
Zanzibar. When you arrive at Zanzibar Airport, you will be greeted and given a private road
transfer to the nearby 'Zanzibar Serena Inn.' Idyllically located on the seafront of ancient Stone
Town, surrounded by an exotic mix of sultan's palaces, Portuguese forts, ancient dhow harbour,
and vibrant bazaars. In the midst of the bustle of one of Africa's most ancient and enchanting
towns, the hotel is a haven of tranquility and opulence. You will check in and spend the evening
at your leisure before dining and sleeping in this lovely facility.
After breakfast, you will meet your private guide and depart for your guided tour of the 'Stone
Town,' during which you will discover the 'Narrow Streets' architecture, daily life, and places
of interest in the historic and fascinating old city, and later enjoy shopping in the Bazaars and
other souvenir and antique shops found in Zanzibar's streets. This tour will be followed by
lunch in one of the World Heritage-listed restaurants. The evening will be spent at leisure back
at the hotel, where you will enjoy the amenities on offer as well as the stunning setting. All
main meals will be included in your rate room.
After breakfast, you will check out and be picked up late this morning for a 'Spices Tour' in
one of the authentic local villages, followed by a delicious Swahili lunch at the end of the tour.
This tour will provide you with an excellent opportunity to discover why Zanzibar is also
known as the "Spice Island." Zanzibar is a world leader in the production of spices such as
clove, nutmeg, and cinnamon. This tour takes you to an organic farm with a wide variety of
plants that is open all year. You not only see, but you also touch, smell, and taste. This is where
you can really taste the various ways of using spices. If desired, the tour concludes with a stop
at a spice stall selling fresh packaged spices.
Then you'll get a 1-hour private road transfer to your lovely facility in 'Nungwi' on the island's
northern tip. You'll spend the rest of the evening settling into your 'Deluxe room,' before having
dinner and retiring for the night. The name 'Sandies Baobab Beach Resort' comes from the
majestic, century-old Baobab trees that can be found throughout the compound, making it a
one-of-a-kind tropical oasis immersed in nature. It has turquoise Indian Ocean waters on one
side, lush green forest on the other, and just a hint of spice in the warm and fragrant tropical
air. Your stay here will be All-Inclusive.
After breakfast, we will be picked up at 7:00 a.m. for a guided tour to Kizimkazi to see dolphins
and snorkeling, followed by lunch at a restaurant. We will then drive to Jozani Forest to see
mangroves and red Columbus monkeys, and finally to the North Coast at Amani bungalow
resort.
Half-board dinner and overnight stay at arranged hotel.
At 7:30 a.m., you will be picked up from your hotel and driven to Fumba Village, where you
will meet your special boat. Blue safari tour with a guide: It entails visiting three different sand
banks and stopping at one of them for a sea food lunch before going snorkeling and possibly
seeing dolphins. It is a full day back at 17:30 Fumba village and arrives at the hotel around
18:30. Half-board dinner and overnight stay at respective accommodation.
Another full day at leisure to enjoy the beautiful weather and Zanzibar's white sandy beach.
Alternatively, you can go on an excursion to enjoy scuba diving, snorkeling, deep sea fishing,
or a Day
You will spend the morning relaxing before eating a late breakfast. You will then check out
and be driven back to Zanzibar International Airport in time for your flight home later that day.
- Entrance fees to cultural sites and spice farms as per the itinerary
- Accommodation for two nights in Zanzibar
- Guided cultural tour
- Guided spice tour
- Services of a professional local guide
- Ground transportation during the tour
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- Bottled drinking water during excursions
- All taxes and VAT
- International and domestic flights
- Airport transfers unless mentioned otherwise
- Accommodation before and after the tour
- Personal expenses such as souvenirs, tips and laundry
- Travel insurance
- Visa fees
- Any activities or services not mentioned in the itinerary