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9-Day Luxury Adventure in Zanzibar

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Overview

Embark on an adventure in Zanzibar, a beautiful island on Africa’s east coast is bursting with culture and history, seemingly at odds with its idyllic geography of white-sand beaches with palms swaying lazily in the sea breeze! Together, this makes Zanzibar a fabulous place to explore as well as a dream to relax and unwind.

This trip includes a boat trip to swim and snorkel in some of the most spectacular bays, a city tour of Stone Town, a trip to Prison Island which was used to imprison rebellious slaves in1860, a Jozani Forest Tour, scuba diving for the adventurous and a spice tour where you will learn the history of how Zanzibar earned its other name - The Spice Island.
Outdoors & Nature
Beach & Sea
Diving
Sightseeing
Culture & Arts
Cruising

Itinerary

Day 1

Your Adventure in Zanzibar Begins!

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Your Adventure in Zanzibar Begins!

Today you'll begin your sdventure in Zanzibar! You'll meet and greet your guide at Zanzibar Airport. Then, you will be transferred to the Tembo Hotel Hotel, in Stone Town. The rest of the day is free at your leisure, so you can relax at the hotel. In the early afternoon, your guide will pick you up for a Stone Town City Tour. Your evening is free to explore the area.

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    Accommodation

    Tembo House Hotel4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Stone Town Walking Tour

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to Tembo House Hotel

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    Destinations

    Zanzibar Town

Day 2

Spice Tour and Prison Island Tour

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Spice Tour and Prison Island Tour

After breakfast, you will leave for a spice tour. Walking along small paths, seemingly plain plants turn out to be lemongrass, vanilla, cardamom and cinnamon on this tour. After the tour, you'll have a little free time for a relaxing lunch, and then you will depart for the Prison Island boat trip. Your evening is free to wander around the area and explore the sights and sounds of this vibrant town.

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    Accommodation

    Tembo House Hotel4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Spice Tour

    Boat Ride to Changu Island on a Traditional Dhow

    Prison Island Tour

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    Restaurants

    Buni CafeOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Zanzibar Town

    Tanzania

    Urban

Day 3

Safari Blue Boat Trip

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Safari Blue Boat Trip

After breakfast, you will leave the hotel for your Safari Blue Boat Trip which is a whole day trip that starts from Fumba, the perfect starting point. You'll spend the day exploring Menai Bay, an official conservation area where you can swim and snorkel in the crystal-clear turquoise waters and observe the abundant marine life. Your evening is free to spend as you wish.

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    Accommodation

    Tembo House Hotel4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Safari Blue Boat Trip

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    Restaurants

    Forodhani Park GardensOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Zanzibar Town

    Fumba

    Urban

Day 4

Nakupenda Island Tour

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Nakupenda Island Tour

After breakfast, you will leave the hotel and head to Nakupenda Island. This island is a place where brilliant birdlife exists, as well as very white sand, limpid and crystalline water. Upon your return to the hotel, the rest of the day is free to spend as you wish. This is the perfect opportunity to take some recommendations from your hotel or your guide to make the most of your time here.

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    Accommodation

    Tembo House Hotel4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Nakupenda Island Tour

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    Restaurants

    Emerson SpiceOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Zanzibar Town

    Kizimkazi Dimbani

    Urban

Day 5

Jozani Forest Tour & Journey to Kendwa Beach

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Jozani Forest Tour & Journey to Kendwa Beach

After breakfast, you will leave the hotel again for the Jozani Forest tour. During a guided journey through the forest, you will learn about the different species of monkeys that are unique to Zanzibar. After the tour, you will check out of the hotel and be transferred to your new hotel up the coast, in Kendwa Beach. You will check-in and have the rest of the afternoon free to relax and explore the area.

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    Accommodation

    Tembo House Hotel4 star

    Sunset Kendwa5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Jozani Forest Tour - Chwaka Bay Conservation Area

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    Restaurants

    Sunset Kendwa Restaurant and BarOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Tembo House Hotel to Sunset Kendwa

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Zanzibar Town

    Kati

    Zanzibar North Region

    Kendwa

Day 6

Free Day with Water Sports Available

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Free Day with Water Sports Available

Today, you'll have the whole day free to enjoy a variety of watersports on offer at Sunset Kendwa Hotel. Feeling adventurous? You can try your hand at stand-up paddling or sky-boarding. Alternatively, you can head out on a sunset cruise, or go jet-skiing, snorkelling or big game fishing. There are so many options to fill your free time with!

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    Accommodation

    Sunset Kendwa5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Free Time at Sunset KendwaOptional Activity

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    Restaurants

    Sunset Kendwa Restaurant and BarOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Zanzibar North Region

    Nungwi

    Kendwa

Day 7

Water Sports and Free Time on the Beach

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Water Sports and Free Time on the Beach

Yet again, the whole day is free to enjoy the variety of watersports available. The adventurous can enjoy a few hours of scuba diving or you can choose to just relax on the beach for the day. If you didn't get a chance to do some of the more adrenaline-filled activities yesterday, then today is the day to get your thrills with jet-skiing, snorkelling and more on offer.

  • accommodation icon
    Accommodation

    Sunset Kendwa5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Scuba Diving at Sunset KendwaOptional Activity

  • restaurant icon
    Restaurants

    Sunset Kendwa Restaurant and BarOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Zanzibar North Region

    Kendwa

Day 8

Free Day on the Beach

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Free Day on the Beach

Today, you have a final free day at Sunset Kendwa Hotel. You should take the opportunity to sail on a traditional dhow today; your hotel or local guide can organise a sunset sailing trip or any number of activities or tours should you wish to do them. You can spend the day relaxing on board Papagena, a 44-foot luxury catamaran for an ultimate Indian Ocean sailing experience.

  • accommodation icon
    Accommodation

    Sunset Kendwa5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Sailing at Sunset KendwaOptional Activity

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    Restaurants

    Sunset Kendwa Restaurant and BarOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Zanzibar North Region

    Tanzania

    Kendwa

Day 9

Departure from Sunset Kendwa

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Departure from Sunset Kendwa

Today, your adventure in Zanzibar comes to an end. You'll enjoy breakfast and some last-minute beach time. When you are ready, you will be transferred back to the airport for your onward journey.

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Sunset Kendwa to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Zanzibar North Region

Included in Price

  • 8 nights accommodation
  • 7 activities
  • 8 breakfasts and 2 lunches
  • Airport transfer
  • Ground transportation

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entrance fees
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Licensed English speaking guides
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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