The beautiful island of Zanzibar on Africa’s east coast is bursting with culture and history. Seemingly at odds with its idyllic geography, explore the beautiful white-sand beaches in Zanzibar with palms swaying lazily in the sea breeze.
This six-day trip to Zanzibar presents the perfect opportunity to relax and enjoy the island's surroundings. Your trip includes a Prison Island boat trip, a Stone Town city tour and the famous Safari Blue boat tour. The beautiful island of Zanzibar on Africa’s east coast is bursting with culture and history. Seemingly at odds with its idyllic geography, explore the beautiful white-sand beaches in Zanzibar with palms swaying lazily in the sea breeze.
This six-day trip to Zanzibar presents the perfect opportunity to relax and enjoy the island's surroundings. Your trip includes a Prison Island boat trip, a Stone Town city tour and the famous Safari Blue boat tour.
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Itinerary
Day 1
Your Time on the Beaches in Zanibar Begins!
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Today you'll begin your beach adventure in Zanzibar! You'll meet and greet your guide at Zanzibar Airport. Then, you will be transferred to Tembo Hotel Hotel, in Stone Town. The rest of the day is free at your leisure, so you can relax at the hotel. Your evening is free to explore the area.
Accommodation
Tembo House Hotel★4 star
Transportations
Private Driver from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to Tembo House Hotel
Destinations
Zanzibar Town
Day 2
Spice Tour and Prison Island Tour
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After breakfast, you will leave for a spice tour. Walking along small paths, seemingly plain plants turn out to be lemongrass, vanilla, cardamom and cinnamon on this tour. After the tour, you'll have a little free time for a relaxing lunch, and then you will depart for the Prison Island boat trip. Your evening is free to wander around the area and explore the sights and sounds of this vibrant town.
Accommodation
Tembo House Hotel★4 star
Activities
Spice Tour
Boat Ride to Changu Island on a Traditional Dhow
Prison Island Tour
Restaurants
Buni CafeOptional Activity
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Zanzibar Town
Tanzania
Urban
Day 3
Safari Blue Boat Trip
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After breakfast, you will leave the hotel for your Safari Blue Boat Trip which is a whole day trip that starts from Fumba, the perfect starting point. You'll spend the day exploring Menai Bay, an official conservation area where you can swim and snorkel in the crystal-clear turquoise waters and observe the abundant marine life. Your evening is free to spend as you wish.
Accommodation
Tembo House Hotel★4 star
Activities
Safari Blue Boat Trip
Restaurants
Forodhani Park GardensOptional Activity
Meals
Breakfast and lunch
Destinations
Zanzibar Town
Fumba
Urban
Day 4
Journey to Kendwa Beach
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After breakfast, you will check out of the hotel and be transferred to your new hotel up the coast, in Kendwa Beach. You will check-in and have the rest of the afternoon free to relax and explore the area. Your five-star hotel is perfectly placed on the white-sanded beach overlooking the Indian Ocean. There are a plethora of activities to choose from to fill your free time with.
Accommodation
Sunset Kendwa★5 star
Restaurants
Sunset Kendwa Restaurant and BarOptional Activity
Transportations
Private Driver from Tembo House Hotel to Sunset Kendwa
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Zanzibar Town
Zanzibar North Region
Kendwa
Day 5
Free Day with Water Sports Available
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Today, you'll have the whole day free to enjoy a variety of watersports on offer at Sunset Kendwa Hotel. Feeling adventurous? You can try your hand at stand-up paddling or sky-boarding. Alternatively, you can head out on a sunset cruise, or go jet-skiing, snorkelling or big game fishing. There are so many options to fill your free time with!
Accommodation
Sunset Kendwa★5 star
Activities
Free Time at Sunset KendwaOptional Activity
Restaurants
Sunset Kendwa Restaurant and BarOptional Activity
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Zanzibar North Region
Nungwi
Kendwa
Day 6
Departure from Sunset Kendwa
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Today, your adventure in Zanzibar comes to an end. You'll enjoy breakfast and some last-minute beach time. When you are ready, you will be transferred back to the airport for your onward journey.
Transportations
Private Driver from Sunset Kendwa to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Zanzibar North Region
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What’s included?
5 nights accommodation
4 activities
5 breakfasts and 1 lunch
Airport transfer
What’s not included?
Alcohol beverages
Domestic flights
Entrance fees
Entry visas / airport departure tax
Gratuities
Ground transportation
International flights
Laundry
Licensed English speaking guides
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Trekking permits
Starting From
AU$ 1,308/ per traveller sharing
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Benefits of this trip
Tanzania in 6 days
5-star, 4-star accommodation
24/7 in-destination support from your local designer
