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The Spice Island of Zanzibar:
The old "Stone Town" of Zanzibar has been made into a world heritage site. It is a fascinating place with narrow winding streets, old Zanzibar style wooden doors, small shops, busy bazaars, people and children playing. You may visit the Anglican Church of Christ, situated on the site of the old slave market, Beit-el-Ajaib (House of Wonders) which was built as a Sultans Palace, and is now a museum, the lively and bustling Dhow Harbour, the colourful and aromatic Central market and other fascinating parts of the rich history and everyday life of the people.
It's a chaotic, labyrinthine cluster of winding streets lined with whitewashed houses with carved brass-studded doors.
The interesting places include several palace ruins, the Mangapwani Slave Cave, and the various spice and fruit plantations at the island's heart. There's also Jozani Forest, 24km southeast of Zanzibar town, a sanctuary for the rare red colobus monkey and the small Zanzibar antelope.
While most travelers tour Zanzibar, very few make the journey a little further on to the laid-back island of Pemba. There are lots of historic sites to visit, but there is little public transport.
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Swimming with dolphins is very popular on the island of Zanzibar with snorkeling and scuba diving being equally enjoyed around the world-class coral reefs off the nearby Pemba and Mafia Islands. Zanzibar offers a comfortable equatorial climate all year round.The climate varies from warm to hot, though there is always a pleasant fine breeze from the Indian Ocean. The islands are surrounded by unspoiled coral reefs, and are becoming famous for the spectacular scuba diving and snorkelling. There are two main islands making up Zanzibar, Unguja and Pemba, but Unguja is popularly referred to as Zanzibar. Both Island are famous for its, mile-long untouched beaches with white sands, the deep green azure of the of the ocean, coconut palm trees against the blue sky with its ornamental white clouds.
Zanzibar best known as the 'spice island' was the centre for the slave trade in East Africa and base for David Living Stone's expeditions into the unexplored African interior. Smell full of the aroma of cloves and other spices, which still provide a livelihood for many people of Zanzibar.
3Days/2Nights:
Day 1. Zanzibar Island.
Arrival and transfer to Bluebay Beach Resort for accommodation.
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5Nights/6Days: Cultural Zanzibar:
Day 1.
Pick up from Zanzibar airport or harbor to Stone town hotel.
Overnight in Stone Town on Bed & Breakfast basis(Zanzibar Serena Inn).
Day 2.
Depart for a guided town tour. This tour takes you through narrow streets of the Old stone town, where history appears to stand still. With visits to the House of Wonders, the Palace Museum (People's Palace), Dr Livingstone’s House 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 mosques!
You will have free time in the afternoon for you to explore further on your own or
to relax. In the evening, depart from the hotel for a sunset cruise along Stone Town waterfront. Stop at Forodhani gardens for a glance at the evening life. Dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight in Stone Town.(Zanzibar Serena Inn).
Day 3.
Depart from the hotel and transfer to Kizimbani Village for a spice tour, where you will have the opportunity to see spices like cloves, Cinnamon, Black pepper, Nutmeg, turmeric root, actually growing in the plantations. Other tropical fruits such as jack fruit, custard, apple, Rambutan, Carambola can also be seen and tasted. Furthermore you will see plants like the Henna bush, Lipstick tree and Lemongrass.
Finally you will visit the Kidichi Persian Baths that were built by the first Sultan of Zanzibar named Sultan Said Said bin Sultan in 1850 and Maruhubi Palace Ruins built by the third Sultan of Zanzibar named Sultan Said Baraghash Bin Said in 1880 which were
built especially for housing 99 of his harem. Lunch is included. After lunch, you will be transferred to the beach hotel on the East coast. Accommodation on Half Board basis is included. ( Bluebay Beach Resort).
Spend days at leisure on the beaches of the East Coast or at the resort’s swimming pool.
Scuba diving or diving course for beginners are available (at an additional cost) at most of the beach resorts in Zanzibar. Accommodation on Half Basis is included ( Bluebay Beach Resort).
Day 6.
After breakfast transfer to the airport for flight back home.
End of services:
Per Person Sharing a Double/Twin Room USD.
Inclusive in Safari Cost;
Zanzibar airport transfers,Accomodations and activities as per itinerary.
Exclusive in Safari Cost; Local/International flights,Christmass,Easter and New Year Supplements,Alcoholic drinks, beverages, Airport departure Tax tips ,visas, laundry, drinking mineral water, Personal Toiletries, optional activities or items of personal nature.
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