7 Days / 6 Nights holiday in Zanzibar
This trip will take you to the beautiful beaches of Zanzibar, the ancient stone town, and also give you the chance to get familiar with the local culture in Tanzanian villages. Zanzibar is an archipelago in the Indian Ocean and was the political and economic key to East Africa, which comprises two main islands, Unguja and Pemba and other smaller habitable islands. Unguja is the capital of Zanzibar and is about 85 Kilometers long and 39 Kilometers wide. Pemba is 72 Kilometers long and 25 Kilometers wide. The highest point of Zanzibar is 120 meters above the sea level. The capital of Zanzibar is located on the island of Unguja. It is a cultural and historic Swahili City State and it is also located about 36 kms off the coast of mainland Tanzania.
Trip Highlights
- Relaxing time at the famous Zanzibar beach
- Swimming with dolphins
- Taste the local spices and learn about local medicinal herbs
- Visit the villages near Zanzibar to interact with local people
Day 1: Flight to Zanzibar
On arrival (by boat or flight) you will be met by our representative who will be waiting yo pick you up and transfer you to Dhow Palace Hotel or Karafuu Resort in stone town for dinner and overnight
Day 2: Zanzibar City Tour
After breakfast you will be picked up by our guide from the hotel and go for a city tour within stone town. Experience the city and the true culture of Zanzibar, Visit the famous House of wonder, the sultan Palace, the old museum and the old market where you can shop for various fruits, souvenirs and spices. You will also see the cathedral Church and the old dispensary. Walk through the the famous alleys of Zanzibar, intermingling with the local people and enjoy the aroma of coffee and spices around you. You can also visit the numerous shops that are available in stone town.
Dinner and overnight at Dhow Palace Hotel or Karafuu Resort Meals: Bed & Breakfast
Day 3: Zanzibar Spice Tour
Depart from the hotel and drive through the countryside of Zanzibar, to the plantations, where you can sample the various spices i.e. ginger, Cardamom, Lemon Grass and cinnamon etc that are grown and which are the No 1 export products of Zanzibar. And of course the reason Zanzibar is originally famous and known as The Spice Island. You also sample the fruits that are in abundance at the farms, some very exotic and very tasty. After that we invite you for lunch at the spice tour restaurant where you will have lunch and taste the spices as they are used in food preparation.
Accommodation: Ocean Paradise Resort or Karafuu Resort Meals: Half board basis
Day 4: Zanzibar Beach Leisure
Today it’s your first day to enjoy your relax day in the white sandy beach of Zanzibar and sunshine at your luxurious Zanzibar beach resort Bluebag Beach Resort or Karafuu Beach Resort Meal plan: Breakfast, Dinner.
Day 5: Zanzibar Beach Leisure
Another day of leisure to enjoy the white sandy beach of Zanzibar at your luxurious Zanzibar beach resort, or optional excursion for Scuba diving, Snorkeling, Deep sea fishing which can be arranged by Safari Porini representative or direct from your hotel, Blue bay Beach Resort or Ocean Paradise Beach Resort Meal plan: Breakfast, Dinner.
Day 6 On your Leisure
your third day of beach holiday will give you an extra enjoyment to the sunshine at your luxurious Zanzibar beach resort Blue bay Beach Resort or Ocean Paradise Beach Resort – 5 Star. Meal plan: Breakfast, Dinner
Zanzibar Beach holiday
DAY 7: Transfer to Airport
After a late morning woken up and have breakfast then you will be transferred to the airport to Dar es salaam or Nairobi to connect flight back home after a long Tanzania holiday. If you booked your other tour with our company (Safari and Kilimanjaro), Our company guide will be picking you up from Kilimanjaro International Airport in Arusha for briefing and other trip logistics.