14 Days Beach Holiday in Zanzibar

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Duration

14 days

Tour Type

Overview

On this tour, you will swim and relax on the white sandy beaches; the blue Turquoise, ocean and beautiful sunsets will add to the charm of Zanzibar. You will visit spice plantations where you will see, smell, taste and purchase aromatic spices.  Zanzibar abounds with historical sites where you will learn about the events that shaped the history of Zanzibar a few centuries ago when it was a mighty trading center; the historical sites include ancient palaces, slave chambers, old forts, craft shops, and museums. You will also get to interact with the local people of Zanzibar and will get a glimpse of their culture and way of life.

Included/Exclude

All Transfers Transports Activities Professional tour guide All government taxes Accommodation Meals
Flight or ferry tickets to Zanzibar Items of personal nature Gratuity to drivers or guides (which is optional)

Tour Plan

Upon arrival at Zanzibar airport or harbor, you will be met by our guide who will drive you to your hotel in Stone Town for dinner and overnight accommodation.

Accommodation: Upendo House Hotel or similar

After breakfast in your hotel at Stone Town, you will go for a walk through the historical Stone Town; here you will see House of Wonders (Beit al ajaib), the Palace Museum (People’s Palace), the Arab Fort and the Slave Chambers. These historical attractions will teach you about the events that shaped the history of Zanzibar over the course of several centuries. Stone Town is a maze-like town; you will get to walk the winding alleys just like the inhabitants and rulers of Zanzibar did centuries ago. At Stone Town, time seems to have stood still for a few centuries.

Late in the evening, you will head out to Forodhani Gardens where you will experience seafood the Zanzibari style. You will enjoy dinner and overnight accommodation at your hotel in Stone Town.

Accommodation: Upendo House Hotel or similar

On this day you will be driven from Stone Town to a local owned spice farm where you will experience the aromatic spices of Zanzibar. You will see, smell, taste and buy the spices that caused ships from different parts of the world to dock at Zanzibar ready to export the aromatic goodies to markets in foreign lands.

You will learn about the spices and ways in which they are used in traditional medicines and local Zanzibari cuisine. Most of the spice plants that dominate Zanzibar today, were introduced from foreign lands by the Oman Arabs who were rulers and lords over Zanzibar for hundreds of years.

Today lunch will be served in the spice farm; the farm owner will treat you to local Zanzibar delicacies made from local ingredients. You will enjoy the spices and fruits grown on the farm. In the afternoon, you will be driven to Nungwi beach where the rest of the day will be spent at leisure on the beach.

You will enjoy dinner and overnight accommodation at your beach hotel

Accommodation: Safaya Luxury Villas or similar

This day will be spent relaxing at the beach after days of traveling to Zanzibar and excursions around Stone Town. Relax, refresh and rejuvenate before heading out for a serious of similarly exciting excursions.

You will enjoy dinner and overnight accommodation at your beach hotel

Accommodation: Safaya Luxury Villas

Today you will enjoy leisure and relaxation at your hotel and at the beautiful white sand beach. This day will be spent around the hotel, enjoy swimming, fresh atmosphere and the sun. You will enjoy walking along the shore, talking memorable photos and a family good time

Accommodation: Safaya Luxury Villas or similar

This day is for leisure at your hotel and relaxation at the beach. You will enjoy good weather and ocean atmosphere. You will later have an exciting moment of watching the sunset as the dhow cruise in the horizon. This is mostly spectacular and unforgettable time to enjoy the glorious moment of watching the sunset. You will later enjoy dinner and accommodation

Accommodation: Safaya Luxury Villas or similar

After breakfast you will drive to Jozani forest for a tour in the pristine forest and view of the rare Red Columbus monkeys, the small Zanzibar leopard, blue monkey, chameleon, mongoose, bush baby, tree hyrax, bush pig, civet, and two small antelope species found only on Zanzibar. In the afternoon drive to the beach for relaxation before you heading to the hotel for dinner and overnight

Accommodation: Reef & Beach Resort – Spa or similar

Today you will enjoy leisure and relaxation at your hotel and at the beach. This day will be spent around the hotel, enjoy swimming, fresh atmosphere and the sun. You will enjoy walking along the shore, talking memorable photos and a family good time

Accommodation: Reef & Beach Resort – Spa or similar

On this cultural tour, you will head from your beach hotel to the villages of Kizimkazi, Paje or Jambiani; you will meet the locals and have the opportunity to see how they engage in their daily economic and social activities. You see the intermingled Afro-Asian culture and traditions of the Island.

In the fishing villages, local women seaweeds and search for oyster-shells; while men engage in deep sea fishing and selling what they gained from the sea. If you visit the villages on a Friday, you will most likely get the opportunity to see a traditional wedding ceremony (they are mostly done on Fridays).

On this day get to interact with the local people of Zanzibar and will also get a glimpse of their culture and ways of life.

Accommodation: Reef & Beach Resort - Spa

Today you will enjoy leisure and relaxation at your hotel and at the beach. This day will be spent around the hotel, enjoy swimming, fresh atmosphere and the sun. You will enjoy walking along the shore, talking memorable photos and a family good time

Accommodation: Reef & Beach Resort – Spa or similar

Today you will enjoy leisure and relaxation at your hotel and at the beach. This day will be spent around the hotel, enjoy swimming, fresh atmosphere and the sun. You will enjoy walking along the shore, talking memorable photos and a family good time

Accommodation: Reef & Beach Resort – Spa or similar

Today you will enjoy leisure and relaxation at your hotel and at the beach. This day will be spent around the hotel, enjoy swimming, fresh atmosphere and the sun. You will enjoy walking along the shore, talking memorable photos and a family good time

Accommodation: Reef & Beach Resort – Spa or similar

Today you will enjoy leisure at your hotel, enjoy swimming and the beach while preparing for the departure. You will enjoy dinner and overnight at your accommodation

Accommodation: Reef & Beach Resort – Spa or similar

On this day you will be transferred to Zanzibar Airport for your departure flight back home or for a connecting flight to the Tanzanian mainland

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Max Guests

40

Min Age

10+

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