Embark on an adventure in Zanzibar, a beautiful island on Africa’s east coast is bursting with culture and history, seemingly at odds with its idyllic geography of white-sand beaches with palms swaying lazily in the sea breeze! Together, this makes Zanzibar a fabulous place to explore as well as a dream to relax and unwind.
This trip includes a boat trip to swim and snorkel in some of the most spectacular bays, a city tour of Stone Town, a trip to Prison Island which was used to imprison rebellious slaves in1860, a Jozani Forest Tour, scuba diving for the adventurous and a spice tour where you will learn the history of how Zanzibar earned its other name - The Spice Island. Embark on an adventure in Zanzibar, a beautiful island on Africa’s east coast is bursting with culture and history, seemingly at odds with its idyllic geography of white-sand beaches with palms swaying lazily in the sea breeze! Together, this makes Zanzibar a fabulous place to explore as well as a dream to relax and unwind.
This trip includes a boat trip to swim and snorkel in some of the most spectacular bays, a city tour of Stone Town, a trip to Prison Island which was used to imprison rebellious slaves in1860, a Jozani Forest Tour, scuba diving for the adventurous and a spice tour where you will learn the history of how Zanzibar earned its other name - The Spice Island.
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Itinerary
Day 1
Your Adventure in Zanzibar Begins!
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Today you'll begin your sdventure in Zanzibar! You'll meet and greet your guide at Zanzibar Airport. Then, you will be transferred to the Tembo Hotel Hotel, in Stone Town. The rest of the day is free at your leisure, so you can relax at the hotel. In the early afternoon, your guide will pick you up for a Stone Town City Tour. Your evening is free to explore the area.
Accommodation
Tembo House Hotel★4 star
Activities
Stone Town Walking Tour
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
Nakupenda Island Tour
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After breakfast, you will leave the hotel and head to Nakupenda Island. This island is a place where brilliant birdlife exists, as well as very white sand, limpid and crystalline water. Upon your return to the hotel, the rest of the day is free to spend as you wish. This is the perfect opportunity to take some recommendations from your hotel or your guide to make the most of your time here.
Accommodation
Tembo House Hotel★4 star
Activities
Nakupenda Island Tour
Restaurants
Emerson SpiceOptional Activity
Meals
Breakfast and lunch
Destinations
Zanzibar Town
Kizimkazi Dimbani
Urban
Day 5
Jozani Forest Tour & Journey to Kendwa Beach
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After breakfast, you will leave the hotel again for the Jozani Forest tour. During a guided journey through the forest, you will learn about the different species of monkeys that are unique to Zanzibar. After the tour, 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.
Accommodation
Tembo House Hotel★4 star
Sunset Kendwa★5 star
Activities
Jozani Forest Tour - Chwaka Bay Conservation Area
Restaurants
Sunset Kendwa Restaurant and BarOptional Activity
Transportations
Private Driver from Tembo House Hotel to Sunset Kendwa
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Zanzibar Town
Kati
Zanzibar North Region
Kendwa
Day 6
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 7
Water Sports and Free Time on the Beach
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Yet again, the whole day is free to enjoy the variety of watersports available. The adventurous can enjoy a few hours of scuba diving or you can choose to just relax on the beach for the day. If you didn't get a chance to do some of the more adrenaline-filled activities yesterday, then today is the day to get your thrills with jet-skiing, snorkelling and more on offer.
Accommodation
Sunset Kendwa★5 star
Activities
Scuba Diving at Sunset KendwaOptional Activity
Restaurants
Sunset Kendwa Restaurant and BarOptional Activity
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Zanzibar North Region
Kendwa
Day 8
Free Day on the Beach
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Today, you have a final free day at Sunset Kendwa Hotel. You should take the opportunity to sail on a traditional dhow today; your hotel or local guide can organise a sunset sailing trip or any number of activities or tours should you wish to do them. You can spend the day relaxing on board Papagena, a 44-foot luxury catamaran for an ultimate Indian Ocean sailing experience.
Accommodation
Sunset Kendwa★5 star
Activities
Sailing at Sunset KendwaOptional Activity
Restaurants
Sunset Kendwa Restaurant and BarOptional Activity
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Zanzibar North Region
Tanzania
Kendwa
Day 9
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?
8 nights accommodation
7 activities
8 breakfasts and 2 lunches
Airport transfer
Ground transportation
What’s not included?
Alcohol beverages
Domestic flights
Entrance fees
Entry visas / airport departure tax
Gratuities
International flights
Laundry
Licensed English speaking guides
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Trekking permits
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Benefits of this trip
Tanzania in 9 days
5-star, 4-star accommodation
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