$1478
Per Person
Zanzibar is one of the spice islands and you’ll be able to tour the spice farms here. Also included on your itinerary is a tour of
Stone Town, an historical part of Zanzibar City. Enjoy its unique architecture and culture shaped by Arab, Persian, Indian and European influences. Stone Town
is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Here in Zanzibar, you can also snorkel, dive, deep sea fish or just relax on the beach to wrap up your East Africa holiday.
Arrival at Zanzibar Airport and transfer to Zanzibar Stone Town. The Zanzibar Stone Town is the old city and cultural heart of Zanzibar where very little has changed in the last 200 years. It is a place of winding alleys, bustling bazaars, mosques and grand Arab houses whose original owners vied with each other over the extravagance of their dwellings.
Today we take you to the most scenic parts of the old town. You will visit the former site of the slave market, the cathedral
(Cathedral Church of Christ) built in its site in 1874, the Sultan’s palace (Palace Museum), House of Wonders, and Arab Fort, and natural museum where you
will have enough time to explore these historical monuments.
You will experience Zanzibar’s bustling market, winding alleyways, ornately carved and
studded doors. Stop in one of the best restaurants for lunch in the afternoon, proceed to the wharf to catch a local boat (with an outboard engine) to
visit Changuu (prison) Island. Changuu is a charming little Island which is located about 5 km off to Zanzibar Stone Town and is about half an hour boat
ride from Stone Town.
This used to be a private place of detention for recalcitrant slaves. The island has the added attraction of several giant
Aldabra tortoises and beautiful peacocks that are living and breeding on the Island. You can stretch out and relax after your excursions and snorkel
or just enjoy the white sandy beach. Return to Zanzibar Stone Town in the evening.
On this day we take you around the whole Southern part of Zanzibar Island starting at Jozani Forest- one of the last
remaining sanctuaries in the world of the red colobus monkeys. Wonderful photo opportunities and sightings of these rare creatures living in the
forest reserves are possible on the pathways. It will take two hours or more to explore the forest.
We then drive to Jambiani Village where
there are tours to visit villagers working in different professions. Our guide tells about the history of the village. You will visit a traditional
herbalist, who will show you local medicines, herbs, and their uses. We visit a local organic plantation on coral stone, where farmers cultivate
under difficult circumstances, and where seaweed farms are run by women. This is a good chance to learn about the unique culture and the
diverse environment of Zanzibar’s villages and meet Swahili people. Return to Hotel in the evening.
After breakfast, we go to for the Spice Tour. The Spice Island has over forty of the most valuable tropical
aromatic plants that were introduced over the last two centuries by the Oman Arabs. The spices are grown in the spice grades in the hills
north of Stone Town. Our knowledgeable guides will take you through this fascinating tour. You will see tropical fruits such as jack fruits,
breadfruits, carambola, pineapple, lychees, etc. You can try these fruits if they are in season.
Also, you can check out various plants such as henna bush, perfume tree, lipstick tree, and spice such as cardamom, cinnamon, clove, black
pepper, nutmeg, and many others. The landscape around the Kizimbani will give you a good impression of the life of Zanzibar.
Relax on the Beach with the option to do water sports at an extra cost. The Beach is a perfect hub for a romantic
holiday. You will be greeted by a blaze of color as you sweep down the imposing driveway.
Mature coconut palms swinging in the breeze, white sandy beach, beautifully landscaped gardens, traditional style round chalets with
pitched makuti roof, a stunning waterfall feature, and the largest swimming pool in Zanzibar are just some of the sights that await you.
After leisure breakfast, you will have the beach relaxation waiting for your driver to transfer to you to the airport for your flight back home.
