ABOUT ZANZIBAR Zanzibar is as exotic and intriguing as its name suggests. The largest coral island off the east coast of Africa, it offers unrivalled diving and deep sea fishing. With its original Stone Town still very full of life behind those ornate carved doors, and its fishermen still sailing off into the blue yonder in wooden dhows as their ancestors did, Zanzibar, the ‘Spice Island’, is a fascinating, fragrant experience for Westerners. It’s a fan-tastic add-on to your safari circuit and we recommend a minimum 3 night stay to soak up all that the area has to offer. Fly from Kilimanjaro to Zanzibar via Dar-es-Salaam.
Tours of the island are a fascinating experience with its cultural sights and natural beauty.
Visit the fabled Stone Town, where history appears to stand still. Visit the House of Wonders, Dr Livingstone’s House and the Arab Fort amongst others, and take a fascinating look at the essence of Zanzibar. Explore the bustling market, winding alleyways, ornately carved and studded doors, cathedrals and countless mosques.
Visitors will also be fascinated by the Spice Plantations tour. The history of Zanzibar would be incomplete without the cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, pepper and many other spices which brought the Sultans of Oman and the beginnings of the infamous slave trade. They can be seen in the plantations just outside Zanzibar town, and the tour includes opportunities to dazzle the senses with fresh spices. A description is given about a variety of spices and their uses in cooking and cosmetics.
Another interesting tour is to visit Prison Island, once the site of a gaol for misbehaving slaves. The island lies just off the old Stone Town and is fringed with a beautiful coral reef ideal for snorkelling, and has a lovely white beach for sun-bathing. It is also home to a family of giant tortoises, imported from the Seychelles in the late 19th Century.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS • Indulge in the mystique of ancient Zanzibar • Zanzibar is a true tropical island, with superb weather all year round • Relax on the most beautiful white beaches with the warm Indian Ocean lapping at your feet • The ‘Spice Island’ is a fascinating and interesting island getaway
TOUR INCLUSIONS • Return scheduled airport/hotel transfers • 3 Nights at Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa – Meals as stipulated
ITINERARY
Day 1: Arrive Zanzibar On arrival at Zanzibar Airport you will be met and transferred to Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa. Spend the next few days at leisure exploring the island of Zanzibar. For centuries the historic ‘Spice Island’ of Zanzibar has evoked a mystical and magical dream. Fascinating history, exotic spices, sandy beaches and hospitable people... this is the enchantment of Zanzibar.
Day 2-3: Zanzibar Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa is situated on the finest wide, white, sandy beach on island of Zanzibar, in an area known as Kiwengwa. The resort is on the most beautiful 30 area site with its bedroom cottages located on the rising ground overlooking verdant gardens, the public areas, the swimming pool and more than 1 000 beautiful palm treess, the sparkling white beach and the azure seas beyond. The Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa caters for the tastes and interest of both those who prefer whilign away on the beach and those who like their holidays filled with activity.
Day 4: Depart Zanzibar After breakfast, transfer to Zanzibar Airport to connect with your onward flight.
