The 21 days beach holiday in Zanzibar provides the ultimate beach experience along the East African coast. For honeymooners or beach lovers, this should be a must-book package this holiday season. Other than experiencing the cool blue waters of the Indian Ocean & finest beaches at Zanzibar, you will also have great time exploring the historic Stone town also a recognized World Heritage Site.
Zanzibar is a spectacular archipelago lying 35 km off the East-Central Africa, comprising of small islands including Unguja & Pemba. Tourism, raffia and spices are the 3 main industries of Zanzibar. Its capital is Zanzibar city which is found on Unguja Island. Zanzibar is not only popular for its finest beaches, but also for its rich marine and land ecosystems featuring the endemic Zanzibar red colobus monkeys, Zanzibar leopard, genet, etc.
Detailed Itinerary.
Day 1: Pick up & transfer to a boutique hotel
Pick up & transfer from Abeid Amani International Airport to a comfortable accommodation property in Stone Town. Have a relaxed evening at the pre-reserve hotel, awaiting the next day’s activities.
Day 2: Explore the Fumba Village – enjoy snorkeling
Today, you will experience why or what it means when they say “to live in Fumba is to live the dream.” Start your excursion after a delicious breakfast, then you will have a combined beach and snorkeling experience. After, settle for late lunch and retreat to the hotel in Stone Town 23km away.
Day 3 to 7: Get the best of Paje Beach (Zanzibar)
Experience Paje beach’s unmatched serenity & tranquility –offering the best of white-sand beach holiday. You will have 4 amazing days of experiencing, swim in its lukewarm waters, go sunbathing or sail on dhows and there is a chance to enjoy snorkeling adventure.
Day 8: Jozani Forest tour (full day)
Pick up and connect to Jozani Forest, a short distance of about half an hour (19km) from Paje beach. At Jozani also most popular as Jozani Chwaka Bay N. Park, a 50 sq.km protected area on Zanzibar Island; you will have the best of guided nature walk through its stunning mangrove forest.
During the forest walk, you will be spotting its endemic species, especially the red colobus monkeys, plus duikers, elephants, birds & Sykes monkeys.
Day 9 to 13: Memorable Matemwe beach experience
After the beach holiday in Paje beach, your next visit will be Matemwe beach in the North-eastern Zanzibar Island. You will relax at the white sand beach; explore Mnemba Island for snorkeling experience at the marine reserve. Lunch breaks and other refreshments will be offered in the pre-booked accommodation.
Day 14-18: Nungwi Beach; chilling at the beach
Pick up & transfer to Nungwi beach, most famous for its white sand, crystal blue waters ideal for swimming. During your beach holiday at Nungwi, you may also take a boat ride to the coral reefs in the nearby Mnemba or Tumbatu Islands. All overnight stay a comfortable resort or boutique hotel nearby the beach.
Day 19: Nungwi to Stone town – Spice Farm tour
Transfer from Nungwi beach to Stone town, Zanzibar’s historical and World Heritage Site. Driving time, about 1 and half hours’ drive and arrive early, relax then proceed to the Spice Farm about half hour’s drive from Stone Town. The Spice Island experience allows you to explore the amazing spices that are grown here, and how they are processed to final products. While on Spice Island, you won’t return without having a taste of some spices.
Day 20: Stone town tour
After a hot cup of tea/coffee, set off for full day Stone town tour. Your city experience today includes exploring many sites such as the Anglican Church, Old Arab Fort, Old Indian Dispensary, Palace Museum, and others. Settle for lunch, and continue to visit more touristic sites including the narrow streets. The city’s narrow streets are of a size that can’t be passed by automobiles and only used by cyclists, pedestrians & motor bikes. After, get back to your boutique hotel for evening relaxation, dinner & a night stay.
Day 21: Departure at Abeid Amani Airport
After breakfast, exit your accommodation facility and you will be transferred to Abeid Amani Airport for departure. This marks the end of 21 days in Zanzibar, Tanzania –East Africa.
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