Zanzibar Adventure Holiday
Overview
Join our beach-capades us we embark on the best Zanzibar adventure holiday exploring white sandy beaches, golden skies & endless horizons. This holiday is crafted to help you unwind experiencing a little heaven right here on earth, the package is suited a family vacation, a lovers getaway or a honeymoon.
The Allure Of Zanzibar Beach Holidays
Zanzibar is an archipelago made up of Zanzibar and Pemba Islands, and several islets. It is characterized by beautiful sandy beaches with exotic coral reefs, warm clear blue waters, idyllic islands, excellent reefs for snorkeling and diving, fantastic deep sea fishing and water sports activities.
Stone Town is the old city and cultural heart of Zanzibar, little changed in the last 200 years. It is a place of winding alleys, bustling bazaars, mosques and grand Arab houses whose original owners vied with each other over the extravagance of their dwellings. Stone Town makes for a very interesting cultural visit.
Zanzibar is an excellent beach retreat. Its laid back atmosphere, unspoilt beaches and turquoise waters provide the perfect place to relax and an excellent setting for a romantic honeymoon stay.
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Seven Days Zanzibar Beach Adventure Vacation. [Itinerary]
Day One: Dar es Salaam – Zanzibar
A representative from Kenya epic safaris will meet you at the airport or sea port and after briefing you on your Zanzibar adventure holiday; you will be transferred to one of the best beach hotel in stone town.
Upon arrival you will be given a welcome drink and then ushered to your respective rooms by the hotel concierge. Enjoy the rest of your day at leisure on the beach, the swimming pool or utilizing the hotel facilities; spas, hot tubs or saunas. Dinner & overnight at the hotel.
Day Two: Stone Town
After breakfast you will commence on the Stone Town tour. The 2-hour tour will take you to the most scenic parts of the old town. This is the cultural heart of Zanzibar.
Our guides are experienced and very well conversant with the rich history of the island. The old town oozes magic, mystery, shafts and sharp light joust with deep shadows creating a fascinating world in the narrow streets.
The tour takes you to the former site of the slave market; the cathedral (Cathedral Church of Christ) built in its site in 1874, the sultan’s palace and more. Spend the rest of the day relaxing at leisure on the shores of the beach. Dinner & overnight at the hotel.
Day Three: Spice Tour
After breakfast pick up from hotel and transfer to kizimbani village for the spice tour. For much of the year the scent of cloves consume the air basically from clove buds that vendors display on the roadside.
The spice island as it is affectionately called has over forty of the most valuable tropical aromatic plants that were introduced over the last two centuries by the Oman Arabs.
The spices are grown in the spice grades in the hills north of stone town. Our knowledgeable guides will take you through this fascinating tour.
One can sample the spices as well purchase while on tour. Later you will be driven to the north east coast for check in at matemwe villas.
Day Four: East Coast
Spend the day enjoying the Zanzibar beach of east coast and the Swahili cultural way of living or at the resort’s swimming pool. Scuba diving or diving course for beginners are available at an extra cost. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day Five: Jozani Forest
After Breakfast you will be picked up from the hotel for a half day visit to Jozani forest. The forest is one of the last remaining sanctuaries in the world of the red Columbus monkey.
Here you will have a wonderful photo opportunity and sightings of these rare creatures living in the forest reserves.
Our guides are also naturalists and nature lovers so your bound to have a great time. After lunch, transfer back to the hotel for dinner and overnight.
Day Six: West Coast
After breakfast you will be picked up from the hotel for a full day snorkel trip to west coast of the islands. Here you will get the opportunity to snorkel, play and swim with dolphins.
Lunch will consist of lots of sea food mostly lobster which will be served on an isles between bigger sand bank. Later you will be driven to the hotel for dinner and over night.
Day Seven: Zanzibar – Dar es Salaam
After breakfast spend the rest of the day at leisure on the beach or on the swimming pool. Later on transfer to Zanzibar to board your flight to your next destination.
End of services.
- Zanzibar return flights.
- Return road transfers.
- Halfboard Accommodation.
- Excursions and other activities as described in the itinerary.
- Services of an English speaking driver guide.
- Complimentary Bottled water 1 Litre per person per day.
- All government taxes.
- International airfares.
- All expenditure of personal nature such as telephone calls, hard drinks, soft drinks and laundry.
- Tips.
- Visas.
- Travel Insurance.
Zanzibar's Fact File
Zanzibar has lured traders, adventurers, and explorers to its shores for centuries. Looking back in time the Assyrians, Sumerians, Egyptians, Phoenicians, Indians, Chinese, Persians, Portuguese, Omani Arabs, Dutch and English have all been here at one time or another.
Zanzibar is predominantly Islamic, making up 97% of the population, the remaining 3% is made up of Christians, Hindus and Sikhs. Widespread intermarriage between Shirazis and Africans gave rise to a coastal community with distinctive features, and a language derived in part from Arabic, which became known as Swahili.
The name Swahili comes from the Arab word sawahil, which means ‘coast’. The Zanzibar descendants of this group were not greatly involved in the lucrative slave, spice and ivory trades. Instead, they immersed themselves mainly in agriculture and fishing.
Indian traders arrived in connection with the spice and ivory trade, and quickly settled as shopkeepers, traders, skilled artisans and professionals. The British became involved in missionary and trading activities in East Africa, and attempting to suppress the slave trade centred in Zanzibar.
Goods from Britain docked here before they moved on to other parts of Africa. No longer very prosperous in the fiscal sense, the island has a wealth of historical monuments to visit which commemorate the African, British and particularly Arab influences- sultan’s palaces, cathedrals, mosques, fortresses and old colonial houses.
“Spice Tours” are the ideal way to see the island’s historic sites and spice plantations. There is also a sanctuary for the rare Zanzibar duiker and the red colobus monkey in the protected Jozani Forest, just twenty-five kilometers from the town.
The population of Zanzibar is predominantly Muslim with a rich Swahili culture. Because of religious and cultural traditions dress code is important, and men and women should dress appropriately when away from the beach, ie covering shoulders and legs too below the knees. Beachwear on the beach is fine, although nude or topless bathing is not tolerated.
When in villages or in Stone Town wearing beach wear would is considered offensive. Try to wear loose-fitting, non-transparent clothing when in public. Zanzibari people are generally very warm, open and hospitable, and your respect for permission before taking photographs or filming local people is appreciated. Do not take photos or film at sensitive government sites including the State House, seaport, airport or military sites. If uncertain, it is always better to ask.
Public consumption of alcohol is not permissible, except in hotels and tourist areas, bars and some restaurants, where it is no problem.
Public displays of affection such as kissing are not customary and generally considered offensive, unless behind closed doors.
Local customs should respected. Mosques are sacred places an there is generally no entry to non-Muslims, unless accompanied by a person of the faith who can show you around except during the times for congregational prayer, which are five times daily.
When offering or accepting things, try and remember to offer and receive with your right hand. This is the hand which should also be used for eating.
The main language is Kiswahili. Even if you only use a few words whilst you are in Zanzibar you will make many friends. English is widely spoken and many people also speak Arabic.
Other European languages such as French and Italian are known by some local people, especially around the tourist areas.
Zanzibar experiences ideal holiday weather for most of the year, with the exception of April and May, which are seasonally subject to the long rains. Short rains can occur in November but are characterized by short showers, which do not last long.
The heat of summer is seasonally often calmed by windy conditions, resulting in pleasant sea breezes, particularly on the North and East coast. Being near the equator, the islands are warm all year round but officially summer and winter peak in December and June respectively. Zanzibar is blessed with an average of 7-8 hours of sunshine daily.
Currency:
The unit of local currency is the Tanzania Shilling (TSh). American dollars in cash or travellers cheques are acceptable in many places around town.
Credit cards are still almost unknown in Zanzibar, and if you do manage to find a place to use them there will usually be a surcharge of at least 10%.
Bartering about prices is common in Zanzibar marketplaces. Hotel, restaurant and tour operator prices are generally non-negotiable.
Shopping:
A variety of locally produced crafts can be found in the shops and bazaars of Stone town. Buying such goods benefits the local community so we encourage you to look out for such goodies.
Visa’s:
All visitors must have a valid passport and visa to enter Tanzania. Visa fees vary according to the country you originate from. Visas can be obtained from Tanzania diplomatic representatives abroad.
Departure Tax:
Airport departure tax on international flights is to be paid in cash only. In some cases some airlines include the departure tax in their ticket price. Please check with your travel agent.