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5-Day Zanzibar Beach Holiday Safari and Relaxation

Safari Overview

This 5-day Zanzibar beach holiday offers a perfect combination of relaxation, adventure, and cultural experiences. Enjoy three nights of accommodations at either Stone Town Hotel or a Village Beach Hotel of your choice, and explore the rich history, vibrant culture, and stunning natural beauty of Zanzibar. Your holiday will include guided tours of Stone Town, Prison Island, spice farms, and the breathtaking Safari Blue boat trip, with opportunities for snorkeling, dolphin sightings, and more.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Zanzibar and Transfer to the Hotel

Upon your arrival in Zanzibar, either at the airport or marine port, you will be greeted by your assigned professional driver/guide, who will transfer you to your hotel for check-in and relaxation. You will stay at the beachfront Village Beach Hotel. Settle in and enjoy your first evening in Zanzibar with dinner and an overnight stay.

Meal Plan: Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Village Beach Hotel

Start your day with breakfast at your hotel before meeting your driver and guide for a comprehensive tour of Stone Town. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is brimming with historical significance, rich architecture, and cultural wonders. For 3 to 4 hours, you will visit key landmarks such as the former Slave Market, the Anglican Church, the House of Wonders (Beit-Al-Ajab), the Old Fort, the Zanzibar Memorial Museum, and the Palace Museum. Have lunch and some relaxation before embarking on a boat trip.

After lunch, embark on a boat trip to Prison Island, known for its colony of Aldabra Giant Tortoises and beautiful coral reefs. Enjoy swimming, snorkeling, and beach relaxation before sailing back to Stone Town. Watch the sunset as you return to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Village Beach Hotel

After breakfast, prepare for an exciting full-day Safari Blue boat trip. Sail on a traditional dhow to explore Menai Bay, a marine conservation area known for its pristine waters and rich marine life. You will have the opportunity to snorkel in crystal-clear waters, spot dolphins, and relax on the white sandy beaches of Kwale Island.

A seafood barbecue buffet will be served for lunch, featuring grilled fish, lobster, calamari, chicken, and coconut rice. Afterward, sail back to your hotel for a relaxing evening with dinner and an overnight stay.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Village Beach Hotel

Begin your day with breakfast before heading out for a tour of Zanzibar’s famed spice farms. Here, you will experience the fragrant world of Zanzibar’s spices, learning about their uses in cooking, cosmetics, and medicine. Sample fresh fruits and aromatic spices like cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, and cardamom, making Zanzibar the true “Spice Island.”

After lunch, continue to Jozani Forest, the only national park in Zanzibar. A walking tour through the forest will allow you to see the rare Red Colobus Monkeys, as well as other wildlife and bird species. You’ll also explore the mangrove forests, rich in biodiversity. After the tour, return to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Village Beach Hotel

On your final day, enjoy a leisurely breakfast at your hotel before checking out. Depending on your departure time, you will be transferred to Zanzibar Airport or the marine port for your return journey or your next destination, bringing your incredible Zanzibar adventure to an end. This holiday package promises a perfect blend of relaxation, adventure, and cultural immersion, with visits to some of Zanzibar’s most famous landmarks and natural wonders. Enjoy the pristine beaches, abundant wildlife, and vibrant history that make Zanzibar an unforgettable destination.

Meals: Breakfast

Includes & Excludes

  • All meals and accommodations as per the itinerary.
  • Applicable Park entry fees
  • All ground transportation in a comfortable safari vehicle.
  • Services of a full-time English-speaking guide/driver.
  • Bottled water while on a safari.
  • All airport/hotel pick-ups and drop off.
  • All activities as stipulated in the itinerary. (Except those stated as optional)
  • All meals and accommodations as per the itinerary.
  • Applicable Park entry fees
  • All ground transportation in a comfortable safari vehicle.
  • Services of a full-time English-speaking guide/driver.
  • Bottled water while on a safari.
  • All airport/hotel pick-ups and drop off.
  • All activities as stipulated in the itinerary. (Except those stated as optional)
  • All meals and accommodations as per the itinerary.
  • Applicable Park entry fees
  • All ground transportation in a comfortable safari vehicle.
  • Services of a full-time English-speaking guide/driver.
  • Bottled water while on a safari.
  • All airport/hotel pick-ups and drop off.
  • All activities as stipulated in the itinerary. (Except those stated as optional)
  • Activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Phone calls and bar bills.
  • Airfare.
  • Personal/travel insurance.
  • Driver guides gratuity.
  • Entry Visa to Tanzania
  • All activities stated as “Optional”
  • All kinds of drinks except water.
  • All other Services of a personal nature.

Travel Date & Pricing

  • All meals and accommodations as per the itinerary.
  • Applicable Park entry fees
  • All ground transportation in a comfortable safari vehicle.
  • Services of a full-time English-speaking guide/driver.
  • Bottled water while on a safari.
  • All airport/hotel pick-ups and drop off.
  • All activities as stipulated in the itinerary. (Except those stated as optional)
  • Activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Phone calls and bar bills.
  • Airfare.
  • Personal/travel insurance.
  • Driver guides gratuity.
  • Entry Visa to Kenya
  • All activities stated as “Optional”
  • All kinds of drinks except water.
  • All other Services of a personal nature.

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