7 Days Best of Zanzibar Holiday : This is an unforgettable island experience that showcases the very best of Zanzibar’s stunning natural beauty, rich history, offering a perfect experience of relaxation, exploration and adventure. This 7-day holiday package takes guests on a journey to discover the island’s most iconic attractions, including the historic Stone Town, UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Prison Island and the stunning beaches, you will as well explore the island’s vibrant markets where you will learn about the local culture, traditions and way of life.
The holiday package also includes a range of exciting activities like snorkeling, diving, fishing, and boat cruises, as well as opportunities to relax in comfortable and stylish accommodations, ranging from boutique hotels to luxury resorts. Additionally, guests can enjoy in delicious seafood cuisine, enjoy the wonderful sunsets, and experience the island’s vibrant nightlife. The 7-ay Best of Zanzibar Holiday is an ideal escape for those seeking an unforgettable island experience, with a mix of relaxation, exploration and adventure in one of Africa’s most beautiful and historic destinations.
Tour Highlights.
Day 1: Arrival and transfer to your resort.
Day 2: Stone town and Prison island tour.
Day 3: Safari Blue experience.
Day 4: Local cooking class.
Day 5: Jozani forest experience.
Day 6: Spice tour.
Day 7: Departure.
Detailed itinerary.
Day 1: Arrival and transfer to your resort.
The first day of your safari, your safari guide will pick you from Zanzibar Airport or at any point of the of the entry on the island, he will welcome you and introduce to you about the 7 days safari. After you will embark on your journey to your hotel. And once you arrive you will check in, and enjoy the rest of the day at your hotel. Later when it gets to the late evening you will enjoy your dinner, then relaxation and overnight stay.
Day 2: Stone town and Prison island tour.
On the 2nd day of the safari, wake up early in the morning and enjoy your hearty breakfast, later after breakfast you will meet your safari guide and get the opportunity to discover one of the island’s most historically, culturally, and architecturally attractive areas with the past time history.
You will start your day with Stone Town, this is where you will learn about Zanzibar’s former role in the worldwide slave trade and explore the ancient slave market. You will also explore the neighboring new market where you will grab yourself fresh fruits, and many others. As well you will visit museums like Peace memorial museum, the House of Wonder and Old Arab Fort, Palace Museum and Livingstone House and among others. Later you will enjoy lunch, after lunch you will be transferred to Murahubi Palace Ruins. You will later transfer to the prison island tour to where you will see centuries-old tortoise and among others. After you will be transferred to your hotel for dinner, and overnight stay.
Day 3: Safari Blue experience.
On the 3rd day of the safari, wake up early in the morning and take your delicious breakfast. After taking breakfast, you will meet your safari guide and then the transferred for the safari blue experience. This starts with sailing on a traditional dhow to sail on the Indian Ocean, this is where you will spend the whole sailing, while snorkeling, sunbathing and others of your choice. As well you sail from Fumba and explore the Menai Bay, where you can see various dolphins. You can enjoy snorkeling while discovering the coral reefs. You will later enjoy your seafood BBQ with the grilled fish, calamari, chicken, coconut rice all that will be served at Kwale Island. Later you will enjoy sailing adventure, as the boat takes you around wonderful natural lagoon where you can swim as you are enjoying the cool atmosphere of the ocean. Later you will return to your lodge for dinner, and overnight stay.
Day 4: Local cooking class.
On the 4th day of the safari, wake up early in the morning and enjoy your breakfast. After taking your breakfast your safari guide will transfer you for the local cooking class. This is an immersive culinary experience that takes you into the island’s rich gastronomic heritage. You will join a local chef in a traditional Zanzibari kitchen, where you will learn the art of preparing authentic dishes, such as urojo (a spicy soup), nyama choma (grilled meat) and Mandazi (fried doughnut). You will discover the unique blend of African, Arabic, and Indian flavors that characterize Zanzibari cuisine and get hands-on experience with traditional cooking techniques and ingredients. You will savor the fruits of your labour over a delicious lunch, enjoy the dishes you have prepared while gaining information into the island’s culinary traditions and cultural heritage. After the experience you will be transferred to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 5: Jozani forest experience.
On the 5th day of the safari, wake up early in the morning and enjoy your breakfast. After breakfast your safari guide will meet you and take you to Jozani forest for the full day experience. The Jozani forest is located in the island’s center-south. This is where you will enjoy walking along the forest as you see a variety of the wildlife including the red colobus monkeys, and among others without forgetting the bird species. Later in the afternoon you will proceed to Sahari Zanzibar that is located near the beautiful sandy beaches of Paje in the island’s east. Later you will transfer to your resort for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 6: Spice tour.
On the 6th day of the safari, wake up early in the morning and enjoy your breakfast. After breakfast you will meet your safari guide and get transferred to the spice tour. During the tour you will learn about and sample the sweet tropical fruits and spies that are grown on the farms, not only serving as the food these spices are also used as the ornaments and medicines that are worth to be explored. You will also explore both the state-owned and privately-owned plantations. Optional after the experience you can go for the horseback riding to explore the ocean that will offer you the best experience. Later you will transfer to your resort for dinner, and overnight stay.
Day 7: Departure.
On the last day of the safari, wake up early in the morning and take breakfast. After breakfast, can either continue with your personal itinerary that is staying for more days at your resort for relaxation on the pristine sandy beaches of Paje or Nungwi, kindly do not hesitate to contact us African Vacation Safaris if you only want to relax on the beach without participating in any activity. You being dropped at your airport that will make your safari come to the end.
Price 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.
Price 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.
