Located off the coast of Tanzania, Zanzibar consists of three main islands, Unguja, Pemba and Mafia Islands. It is home to a rich and diverse culture influenced over time by its many settlers including the Sumerians, Egyptians, Indians, Chinese, Persians, Portuguese, Dutch and British.
Known as the ‘Spice Island’, Zanzibar was once the world’s leading clove producer, and still maintains a strong export market in spices. Today tourism is a growing sector as more people visit the fantastic scenery and fusion of cultures available on these islands. It also offers some of the best diving experiences in East Africa and the historic Stone Town old city which has remained virtually untouched for the last 200 years. A guided walk through the narrow streets of Stone Town, a World Heritage site, is included during your stay on the island.
Your beachfront resort & spa is on the peaceful south-east coast of the island. Optional activities include snorkelling, diving and boat trips, a tour of the island’s spice plantations and a guided bush walk in the Jozani National Park to see endangered Red Colobus monkeys which are endemic to Zanzibar. The resort’s spa offers massages and beauty treatments.
This beautiful island is the perfect end to your African adventure and can be added to any of our Tanzania or Kenya safaris.
Starts & Ends: Zanzibar airport
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Day 1: You will be met on arrival at Zanzibar airport and transferred to your hotel in the heart of historic Stone Town.
Enjoy a guided walk through the narrow streets of this historic old town, which was the main slave trading point in the early 19th century, before your transfer to your hotel on the south-east coast of the island. Afternoon at leisure before dinner and overnight.
Spend the next two days at leisure enjoying all the facilities at your lovely hotel. Relax at the pool, and stroll on the beautiful beach. Water sports or a treatment at the hotel spa are available at an additional cost. Optional activities include a visit to the local village for some shopping, a forest walk to see red colobus monkeys (indigenous to Zanzibar), or a spice tour.
Transfer to Zanzibar airport to join your onward connection
International airfares are not included. We are happy to recommend a travel agent to book your flights.
Emirates, Kenya Airways and Ethiopian airlines all offer flights to Zanzibar from Dubai, Addis Ababa, and Nairobi respectively.
Australian and New Zealand passport holders require a visa to visit Tanzania/Zanzibar for up to 90 days. This can be purchased online or on arrival. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from your planned date of departure from Tanzania/Zanzibar.
Yellow fever vaccination is required if coming from a country which has Yellow Fever.
We are happy to arrange extra nights accommodation if you wish to spend longer in Zanzibar.
We highly recommend a safari to see more of Tanzania and its amazing wildlife. Contact us for some suggestions.
First time to Zanzibar, loved Stone Town and wandering around the alleyways and markets. The beach hotel was a great ending to the holiday, three days to relax at the coast. Thanks Karen.
