Zanzibar Beach Holiday
10
Days Tanzania Safari
Safari Overview
A tropical island rich with history, mystery and exotic beauty. Exploring ‘The Spice Island’ is like pealing off the layers of time and relaxing on one its remote tropical beaches, is the ultimate escape. Welcome to paradise! Just the sound of it immediately invokes thoughts of a far off exotic destination, unchanged by time, rich with history and blessed with tropical beauty. A trip to Zanzibar, The Spice Island, was on our ‘to do’ list for quite some time. We spent 10 magnificent days in Zanzibar during November with a mix of sightseeing, diving and a whole lot of relaxing. A semi-autonomous part of Tanzania, Zanzibar is located just off the coast of Africa and holds a population of 1.3 million inhabitants. Its capital, Stone Town, is its center and your usual point of entry. Most visitors travel to Zanzibar to relax after an African safari in Tanzania and will rarely see more than a beach resort. Probably just about any couple’s dream honeymoon destination and what every family needs for a dose of Vitamin Sea! Zanzibar has a pleasing weather all year round due to its position near the equator. Cozy bars and rectos line up this haven with ambient settings to achieve that dream holiday vacation. Whether you’re capping off a safari vacation, preparing to head to one, or simply want to relax in this paradise, Zanzibar will not fail you. There are several water sports activities to choose from and cozy nooks for those who just want to snuggle with a book and mock-tail. You can also go for sight-seeing and you’d be amazed to see its huge Arab influence, the population being predominately Muslim. The oldest traces of Islam can be found in a Mosque at the Southern-most end of Unguja Island at Kizimkazi. Kizimkazi Mosque is one of the oldest Islamic buildings on the East African coast.
10
Days / 9 Nights
Safari in Tanzania
Beach Holiday
DAY 1
PRE DAY: Arriving in Zanzibar
DINNER & OVERNIGHT AT
A Hotel/Lodge in Zanzibar
Drop off to Julius Nyerere International Airport for your flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel for dinner and overnight .
DAY 2
Stone town tour
DINNER & OVERNIGHT AT
A Hotel/Lodge in Zanzibar
Morning: Arrive in Stone Town. Take photos of the famed Zanzibari doors, enjoy a traditional Zanzibari lunch at 6 Degrees South, pop into a few shops. Afternoon: In the afternoon, arrange a walking tour with your hotel. Most walking tours will take you to sites like the Old Fort and Christ Church Cathedral Evening: Have dinner at the magical Tea House Restaurant, arrive at 6 p.m. to watch the sunset over Stone Town and to enjoy a few sundowners.
DAY 3
Stone town tour and Spice tour
DINNER & OVERNIGHT AT
A Hotel/Lodge in Zanzibar
We have developed a special Spice Tour with in depth information not only about spices, but also organically grown herbs and a detailed description about their traditional uses in medicine cosmetics and cooking. After this educational tour, we have a sumptuous lunch at one of the eateries within town, where you can taste the spices and fruits.
DAY 4
Jambiani Beach & Lunch at The Rock Restaurant in Michamvi
DINNER & OVERNIGHT AT
A Hotel/Lodge in Zanzibar
There’s not a lot to do in Jambiani, but that’s kind of the beauty of it. You can take a half-day cooking class at Tangawizi Bistro, learn how to play bao at Coral Rock, or just swim to your heart’s content in the beautiful aqua waters. You can’t go to Zanzibar and not have lunch at The Rock Restaurant! The Rock Restaurant is a tiny restaurant perched on a rock in the Indian Ocean, and it’s only a twenty-minute drive from Jambiani.
DAY 5
Jambiani to Nungwi
DINNER & OVERNIGHT AT
A Hotel/Lodge in Zanzibar
Next, head to Nungwi for the island’s best beaches – picture miles of white sand and turquoise waters. Nungwi is more touristy than Jambiani but it’s for a good reason – the beaches are much better, and it’s nearby the island’s best dive spots. Basically just relax, drink a few beers, and eat seafood.
DAY 6
Snorkel or Dive Mnemba Atoll
DINNER & OVERNIGHT AT
A Hotel/Lodge in Zanzibar
The best snorkeling and diving on Zanzibar is at Mnemba Atoll. Mnemba Atoll is a beautiful reef with strong currents, so it’s the perfect place to try drift-diving. Enjoyed your experience with Spanish Dancer Divers. Spanish Dancers charges $110 for two dives, and also charges a $30 supplement for Mnemba Atoll. Snorkeling Mnemba costs only $55. It takes about 45 minutes to get from Nungwi to Mnemba Atoll by speed boat.
DAY 7
Jozani forest tour
DINNER & OVERNIGHT AT
A Hotel/Lodge in Zanzibar
After Breakfast, we take you to your beach resort. On the way, you pass Jozani Forest, the last habitat of the rare endemic Red Colobus Monkey. With a local guide, you stroll through Jozani Chwaka National Park and look at the rare monkeys. You also have the option to wander down the boardwalk to the fascinating Mangrove Ecosystem.
DAY 8
Zanzibar Beach Holiday
DINNER & OVERNIGHT AT
A Hotel/Lodge in Zanzibar
Right on the Northern most point of the island, the beach that surrounds this area is truly stunning. Azure waters and white sands are what await those that come here. The only drawback really is that many of the hotels have had to perch on the coral cliffs that run north from the village and, as such, lose their beaches at high tide. Generally, however, this is not a problem and, with the small backpacker community in the village.
DAY 9
A full day relaxing at the beach of North Nungwi
DINNER & OVERNIGHT AT
A Hotel/Lodge in Zanzibar
Zanzibar, the majestic spice island of the Indian Ocean. These are two main islands of Unguja and Pemba. Over centuries, different cultures have influenced Zanzibar to become what it is today. Sumerians, Assyrians, Egyptians, Phonecians, Indians, Chinese, Persians, Portuguse, Omani Arabs, Dutch and British have settled here at one time or another and influenced the local culture into the present fusion.
DAY 10
Zanzibar - Zanzibar Airport
DINNER & OVERNIGHT AT
Upon request at extra cost
After breakfast, Kim’zebra Adventures & Safaris representative will transfer you to Zanzibar airport for your scheduled flight. Out of Tanzania & Zanzibar Island, Today you will have to bid a fond farewell to Tanzania and Zanzibar Island. At the appropriate time you will be taken to Zanzibar Airport for your international flight. See you again in Tanzania!
The Tour Price Includes
- Transfer to/from Zanzibar Park
- Sailing, Traditional Zanzibar Dhow
- Bottled mineral water in the vehicle while on safari.
- Pick up and drop off at Zanzibar International Airport.
- Accommodation and meals per the itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner).
- Dinner on day 1, breakfast, lunch and dinner on day 2-9 and breakfast and lunch on day 10 of your trip.
- Ground transportation Comfort vehicle with English Speaking Driver guide
- Zanzibar tour and all park entry fees , and Government tax 18% VAT on tour fees and service which cost nearly 100% of the total cost.
- Accommodation of your choice: from budget camping to staying in luxurious lodges, we can arrange it for you(the prices mentioned above are for overnight stays in Standard to Mid-range hotels/lodge/tented Camps according to the program, other prices are applicable for the other accommodation options).
The Tour Price Excludes
- Meals not listed above. eg Breakfast & lunch on the first day and lunch & dinner on the last day.
- Tanzania Visa cost which is 50% except for Canadian and USA passport holders which is US$100.
- International and Domestic Flights and departure taxes (Quoted separately where applicable)
- Optional activities and excursions (short safari/tour after your Zanzibar can be arranged upon request at an extra cost).
- Tips for the crew. We recommend a tip of 25 USD per day for your guide, and 15 USD per day for your cook, to be divided between each member of your group.
- Inoculations and personal insurance (e.g. Tanzania Visa, Travel, Medical and Baggage insurance, A doctor for the group, Laundry, Souvenirs, Telephone, dive/swimming gears, Beverages (available to purchase) and all other services that are not mentioned as included.
- Holiday Surcharge : A supplement of US $ 40.00 per person per day will apply to all bookings on the 24th, 25th, 26th and 31 December and 1st January
- A supplement of US $ 35.00 per person will apply to all bookings between Friday 3rd and Monday 6th April (for all 4 days) as Easter holiday surcharge.
