An Amazing Week in Zanzibar

Day 1: Arrival on the island
Meet and greet at Seaport or Zanzibar International Airport and get transferred to Safari Lodge in Stone Town for 3 nights accommodation based on bed and breakfast.

Day 2: Prison Island
We wake up in the morning for breakfast and take a boat to prison island.
Earning its name as a former prison for slaves and a quarantine station for Zanzibar and the mainland, nowadays the island gives you the chance to escape for some peace and quiet. The island lies just off the Old Stone Town, it is also a home to giant land tortoises that were imported from Seychelles in the late 19th century. Now it is more commonly known as a home of Zanzibar’s Giant Aldabran Tortoise colony, some of which are over a hundred years old! This endangered species came to Zanzibar as a gift from the government of the Seychelles.

Once on the island, you have the opportunity to feed and pet the tortoises, if you have time you may also like to take a stroll through the forested interior where you will see a wide variety of birds, colorful peacocks, bats, and beautiful butterflies. Keep your eyes peeled too for the shy and elusive Duikers – an unusual tiny antelope species. The island is fringed with a beautiful coral reef, ideal for snorkeling, and has a lovely white beach for sunbathing. This tour is a great way to see some history and wildlife, and also to see Stone Town from the sea as many old maritime legends would have done.After the tour we ride back to Stone Town for lunch, dinner and stay overnight on BB basis.

Day 3: A combination of spice and city tour
We wake up and take our breakfast in the morning before we get on board at 09h00 for the spice tour. The history of Zanzibar would be incomplete without cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, pepper and many other spices which are essential ingredient in a Zanzibari’s everyday life, it is the island’s connection to spices and herbs. This is also a fantastic opportunity to see the countryside and rural areas of Zanzibar and also connect with local people.

We have developed a special Spice Tour with in-depth information not only about spices, but also organically grown herbs and detailed descriptions about their uses in traditional dishes, as cures for ailments and even for dyeing traditional ceremonial outfits for weddings and festivals. Our guided walking tour passes through villages and spice plantations, a walk through the farms as spice farms workers climbs trees, seek out specific plants and cuts off various barks, letting you see, feel and taste everything. After the tour we invite you for an opulent traditional Swahili lunch served in a local house, here you will get a really taste of the spices in the food. After lunch we can relax for some time before leaving for Stone Town for city tour.

It may not have a particularly romantic name, but Stone Town is the old city and cultural heart of Zanzibar, little 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. This one-upmanship is particularly reflected in the brass-studded, carved, wooden doors – there are more than 500 different examples of this handiwork. You can spend many idle hours and days just wandering through the fascinating labyrinth of narrow streets and alleyways. This is a walking tour that takes you through fabled Stone Town, where history appears to stand still. With a visit to the House of Wonders, the former slave market for East African Slave trade, and the Arab Fort amongst others, it is a fascinating look at the essence of Zanzibar. The architectural style of Stone town buildings is a unique mixture of various influences and culture.

Shopping is also part of your tour. Stone Town has some excellent gifts shops with plenty of souvenirs and handicrafts to choose from. After the tour we drive back to the hotel for dinner and stay overnight on BB basis.

Day 4: Transfer to Zanzibar North Coast
After breakfast we check out at 10am and drive to Zanzibar North Coast at Sunset Kendwa for 3 nights based on bed and breakfast. Dinner and stay overnight on BB

Day 5-6: Leisure days
These are your days to relax at the hotel, experiencing the beauty of our beaches and the village, you can use the days to relax or take some extra activities such as diving, fishing, kite surfing etc. Dinner and stay overnight.

Day 7: Departure
After breakfast, depending on your flight time you relax on the beach as you wait for your transfer to Airport to catch your flight back home or to another destination within or outside Africa. End of the tour

Net Price: 445$ per person sharing
Single Supplement: 150$

The price include:
Transfer from Airport or Seaport to Stone Town, transfer from Stone Town to North coast, transfer from North coast to Airport or seaport, 3 nights accommodation in Stone Town based on BB, 3 nights accommodation in North coast based on BB, prison island tour, a combination of stone town tour and spice tour, locally prepared spice lunch to be taken on the spice plantation after spice tour, guide service, travel permit, entry fees, government tax and VAT.