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Highlights

  • Stone Town
  • Safari Blue
  • Mnemba Atoll
  • Jozani Forest
  • Salaam Cave
  • Sunset Dhow Cruise
  • Duration

    9 days / 8 nights

  • Accommodation

    Mid-range to semi-luxury

  • Meals

    Meals included

  • Guide

    Professional local guide

Overview

Experience Zanzibar through a nine-day journey combining culture, adventure and relaxation. Explore the historic streets of Stone Town, experience the lively Forodhani Night Market, sail across the Indian Ocean on a traditional dhow during Safari Blue, explore Mnemba Atoll, enjoy a sunset dhow cruise, discover Jozani Forest and encounter Zanzibar's red colobus monkeys. The journey also includes Salaam Cave and a turtle swimming experience.

Itinerary

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Arrive at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ), where you will be warmly greeted and transferred to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day relaxing on Zanzibar's beaches.

Discover UNESCO-listed Stone Town, exploring its narrow alleys, historic buildings and vibrant markets. Visit the Old Fort, Sultan's Palace and Freddie Mercury's birthplace. In the evening, experience Forodhani Night Market and enjoy local seafood and Zanzibari street food.

Enjoy a free day to relax or shop for souvenirs. Guests also have the option of taking a Swahili cooking class.

After breakfast at 08:00, begin the Blue Safari excursion. Sail across the Indian Ocean aboard a beautifully carved Swahili dhow. Enjoy snorkeling around one of the archipelago's deserted islands, followed by snacks, drinks, fresh tropical fruits and a seafood grill. Continue to the lagoon before returning to the hotel for overnight.

After breakfast at 10:00, spend the day relaxing at the beach and pool. Guests have the option to participate in different sea sports programs at the hotel.

Start with an early breakfast at 06:00 before travelling to Matemwe village. Take a boat to Mnemba Atoll for snorkeling and dolphin spotting. Enjoy time at the sandbank with fruits, drinks and seafood BBQ. Continue to Nungwi or Kendwa for a sunset dhow cruise with entertainment, smoothies and fruits. Return to the hotel for overnight.

After breakfast at 10:00, enjoy another relaxed day at the hotel, beach or pool. Optional sea sports programs are available through the hotel.

Enjoy an early breakfast before travelling approximately one hour to Jozani Forest. Encounter the rare red colobus monkeys in their natural habitat. Continue to Salaam Cave to explore its rock formations and peaceful surroundings. Finish with a turtle swimming experience before returning to the hotel.

Enjoy a final breakfast with ocean views before checkout. Depending on your flight time, relax on the beach or do some last-minute souvenir shopping before your transfer to the airport.

What's included

  • Transfers
  • Accommodation
  • All activities mentioned in the program
  • Taxes & fees
  • 24-hour support (Monday – Friday)

Not included

  • International flight tickets
  • Travel insurance
  • Visa fees
  • Cigarettes, alcohol and other personal expenses
  • Activities not mentioned in the itinerary

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