Zanzibar Serena Inn Located on the seafront of Zanzibar's historic Stone Town, Zanzibar Serena Inn has been created by renovating and rehabilitating two romantic and historic buildings. It provides 52 ocean facing, air-conditioned rooms, most with a private balcony. The Inn offers a sea-front restaurant, bar and a spacious, secluded swimming pool.
Blue Bay resort Located on the North East coast of Zanzibar in the Kiwengwa area famous for its white sandy beaches and turquoise ocean, Bluebay Beach resort offers an idyllic setting for soaking up the sun, safe swimming in a temperate ocean or indulging in a wide variety of water sports all protected by a spectacular coral reef. Created in separate bungalows with stunning views over tropical gardens to the azure Indian Ocean beyond, the 86 guest rooms have been developed using local design techniques and makuti (palm thatch) which blends naturally into the landscape. All rooms have en suite bathrooms with hair dryers, and split level air-conditioning. The resort has three restaurants and bar. Other facilities include a large fresh water swimming pool, a conference room, a business centre, flood-lit tennis court, a fitness centre with water sports easily arranged.
This itinerary start and end at Zanzibar international airport. Please see here for Tanzania Zanzibar flights for this tour.
Day 1 Arrival Zanzibar
Arrival into Zanzibar Airport You will be met by our representative and driver and taken to your hotel for Dinner and Overnight at Zanzibar Serena Inn Halfboard basis
Day 2 Stone Town Tour
Your programme starts with a morning visit by walk on our Historical Stone Town Tour. This tour takes you through fabled Stone Town, where history appears to stand still. With visits to the House of Wonders, the Palace Museum (People's Palace) and the Arab Fort amongst others, it is a fascinating look at the essence of Zanzibar. You will see Zanzibar's bustling market, winding alleyways, ornately carved and studded doors, two cathedrals and countless mosques!
Overnight at Zanzibar Serena Inn Halfboard basis
Day 3 Spicetour & Jozani Forest
Today you go on an excursion to the spice and fruit plantations close to Stonetown for the famous Spice Tour. We have developed a special Spice Tour with in depth information not only about spices, but also organically grown herbs and a detailed description about their traditional uses in medicine cosmetics and cooking. After the tour we invite for an opulent lunch at our guides' home, where you can taste the spices and fruits. After lunch we take you to your beach resort.
On the way you pass Jozani Forest, the last habitat of the rare endemic Red Colobus Monkey. With a local guide you stroll through Jozani Chwaka National Park and look at the rare monkeys. If you wish you can even wander down the boardwalk to the fascinating Mangrove EcoSystem.
Overnight at Blue Bay resort. Halfboard basis.
Day 4 Relaxing on the Beach
Relax and unwind and enjoy the beaches of Zanzibar
Overnight at Ocean paradise resort. Halfboard basis
Day 5 Jambiani Village Tour
In the morning you drive along the coast. Passing the fishing villages of Bwejuu and Paje you reach Jambiani, a fishermen village on the East coast of Zanzibar. We offer a cultural village tour to visit villagers working in different professions. Our guide tells about the history of the village, you will visit a traditional herbalist, who will show you the local medicines, herbs and their uses, a visit to a local organically plantation on coral stone, where farmers cultivate under difficult circumstances, and seaweed farms run by woman. A good chance to learn about the unique culture and the diverse environment of Zanzibar's villages and to meet the friendly Waswahili people. We will show you real life, not images designed for tourists.
Overnight at Blue Bay resort. Halfboard basis
Day 6 Dolphin Trip
One day you go to an excursion to Kizimkazi. Situated on the southern point of the island, Kizimkazi fishing village is home to several schools of bottle-nosed dolphins and Humpback dolphins, which can often be sighted following a short boat trip from the village. If you are lucky, you may be able to swim quite close to the dolphins, which can be a very rewarding experience. We are doing this trip in the afternoon to avoid the crowds of tourists in the morning, which in big numbers disturbing the dolphins.
Overnight at Blue Bay resort. Halfboard basis
Day 7 Departure
Departure transfer to Zanzibar Airport or Seaport for your departure
Schedule for Safari programm for : 2009
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Price per Person starting in Zanzibar :
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2 People Travelling together |
| US$ 1,210,- |
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4 People Travelling together |
US$ 1,700,- |
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1 Person Travelling alone |
| US$ 950,- |
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Single room supplement |
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Cost Includes
- Private airport transfers
- All accommodations
- tours as per itinerary
Cost Excludes
- International airfare & flights
- Visas
- Airport tax (International - pay direct)
- Travel/medical/baggage insurance
- Drinks/laundry (unless specified)
- Telephone bills
- Any other items of a personal nature
