4 Days Stone Town tour, Prison Island, Spice Tour and Local Cooking Class Experience : This Zanzibar tour is an immersive and unforgettable rich history, vibrant culture, and stunning natural beauty of Zanzibar. This comprehensive tour takes you on a journey to discover through Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you will explore ancient mosques, temples and then the churched, as well as bustling markets and vibrant bazaars. You will also discover Prison Island, a former quarantine station and prison, where you will see ancient tortoise and enjoy the pristine beaches. A spice tour will take you through the lush and aromatic spice plantations, where you will learn about the production and uses of Zanzibar’s renowned spices. Finally, a local cooking class will give you the opportunity to learn about the secrets of the traditional Zanzibari cuisine, where you will prepare and savor local dishes thus making this 4-day tour an unforgettable experience that combines history, nature, culture and cuisine in a truly unique and enriching way.
Tour Highlights.
Day 1: Arrival.
Day 2: Stone town tour, Prison island tour and spice tour.
Day 3: Local cooking class experience.
Day 4: Departure.
Detailed itinerary.
Day 1: Arrival.
On the first day of the safari, your safari guide from African Vacation Safaris will pick you from Zanzibar airport and he will welcome you and belief you about the 4 days safari, after the beliefing you will embark on your journey and then transfer to your resort, depending on your arrival time, you will check in your resort and enjoy your late lunch. And after lunch you will relax at your resort, and later you will enjoy your dinner, relax and overnight stay.
Day 2: Stone town tour, Prison island tour and spice tour.
On the second day of the safari, wake up early in the morning and enjoy your hearty breakfast. After breakfast, you will meet your safari guide for the full day experience. The stone town tour, prison island tour and spice tour is immersive adventure that showcases the rich history, vibrant culture and stunning natural beauty of Zanzibar.
This comprehensive day takes you on a journey of discovery through the stone town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you will explore ancient mosques, temples, and others, next you will visit the Prison island, the former quarantine station and prison, where you will see the ancient tortoise and enjoy the wonderful beaches that offers you the perfect experience in the conducive atmosphere. After the experience you will go for lunch.
And after lunch you will finally go for the spice tour that will take you through the romantic and attractive spice plantations, where you will learn about the production and uses of Zanzibar’s renowned spices, like cloves, cinnamon and among others. After the experience you will be transferred to your resort for dinner, relaxation and overnight stay.
Day 3: Local cooking class experience.
On the third day of the safari, wake up early in the morning and enjoy your hearty breakfast. After breakfast you will meet your safari guide for the local cooking class experience. This is the most immersive and flavorful adventure that takes you on a culinary journey through the island’s rich gastronomic heritage. In a traditional Zanzibari kitchen, you will learn about the secrets of preparing authentic local dishes such as urojo, nyama choma, and Mandazi, from experienced chefs who will share their expertise and passion for cooking.
As you chop, stir and savor the aromas of exotic species and fresh ingredients, you will gain understanding of the island’s cultural traditions and the role that food plays in bringing people together. With the hands-on participation, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere, this cooking class experience is a delicious and memorable way to connect with Zanzibari culture and take home new culinary skills and recipes to share with friends and family.
During the cooking you will enjoy what you prepare as your lunch. And after the experience you will be transferred back to your resort to relax, and later you will enjoy your dinner, and overnight stay.
Day 4: Departure.
On the final day of the safari, wake up early in the morning and enjoy your breakfast. After breakfast, you will check out from your resort and your safari guide will transfer you to the airport to catch the flight back home and this will make your safari come to the end.
End of 4 Days Stone Town tour, Prison Island, Spice Tour and Local Cooking Class Experience
4 Days Stone Town tour, Prison Island, Spice Tour and Local Cooking Class Experience includes.
Arrival and departure airport transfers.
Transport.
Accommodation per itinerary.
Zanzibar activity fees as indicates.
Meals per itinerary that includes lunch, breakfast and dinner.
Government taxes.
Experienced safari guide.
4 Days Stone Town tour, Prison Island, Spice Tour and Local Cooking Class Experience excludes.
Visas and related costs.
International and domestic flights.
Travel insurance.
Personal expenses like laundry, beverages, telephone and other items of personal nature.
Tips and souvenirs.
Optional excursions and activities not listed in the itinerary.
