Discover the best of Zanzibar with a perfect blend of culture, history, and beach relaxation. Start in Stone Town, exploring historic sites and vibrant markets, followed by a boat trip to Changuu (Prison) Island. Visit Jozani Forest to see red colobus monkeys and experience local life in Jambiani Village. Enjoy a fragrant Spice Tour before heading to the serene beaches of Pwani Mchangani. Unwind with two full days of beach leisure, with optional water activities, before departing.
Arrival in Zanzibar
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.
Transfer to the hotel for bed and breakfast overnight.
Approx transit time: Apt to hotel 15 min
Meals: B
Accommodation: Tembo House Hote
Stone Town/Changuu Island Tour
Today we take you to the most scenic parts of the Old Town. The tour takes you to 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 also see Zanzibar’s
bustling market, and studded doors.
UNESCO has recently declared Stone Town as one of the world’s historic cities, and it’s now a protected area in Zanzibar. After the Stone Town Tour, our guide will drop you off at the restaurant for lunch (Own account and to be paid directly at the restaurant).
In the afternoon, proceed to the wharf to catch a local boat (with outboard engine) to visit Changuu (prison) Island. Changuu is 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 which are living and breeding on the Island.
Meals: B
Accommodation: Tembo House Hotel
On this day we take you around the whole Southern part of Zanzibar Island starting at at Jozani
Forest- one of the last remaining sanctuaries in the world of the red colubus 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.
Meals: B
Accommodation: Tembo House Hotel or Zanzibar Serena Inn
After breakfast, we go to Kizimbani Village 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, bread fruits, karambola, 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 cardamon, cinnamon, clove, black pepper, nutmeg and many others. The
landscape around the Kizimbani will give you a good impression of the life of Zanzibar.
After the Spice Tour transfer to the North or Central East Coast of the Island
Where will check-in at the Beach hotel.
Approx transit time: 1 hr
Meals: HB
Accommodation: Neptune Pwani Beach Resort or Ocean Paradise Beach Resort
On your own in the coast for your leisure at the beach hotel to relax
Water sport activities or excursions are available at additional cost, can arrange
and organize at the hotel desk while you are there
snorkeling, scuba diving or take one of the many tours available on the island.
Meals: HB
Accommodation: Neptune Pwani Beach Resort or Ocean Paradise Beach Resort
After a leisurely breakfast, transfer to the Zanzibar Int’l Airport for your outward
flight back home or other destinations.
Approx transit time: 1 hr
Meals: B
Accommodation: No accommodation
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FB – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Drinks not included
FB – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Drinks not included
