Zanzibar the Spice Island - 6D/5N

Camel on Kenya beach - photo courtesy of Tanzania Tourist BoardZanzibar is still the best-kept secret in the Indian Ocean, with its fascinating historical Stone Town and magnificent beaches. Zanzibar is known as the spice island, which once produced most of the world’s cloves. The sultans of Oman ruled this ancient Arab isle. The islands are still bathed in the rich heady aromas of cloves and cinnamon. The opulence of this period can still be sensed. Pirates and explorers considered it their stepping-stone into African interior. Come explore it’s exciting past.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. This one-upmanship is particularly reflected in the brass-studded, carved, wooden doors - there are more than 500 different examples of this handiwork. You can spend many idle hours and days just wandering through the fascinating labyrinth of narrow streets and alleyways. Stone Town was recently and deservedly declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. More information can be found at the UNESCO website. Most of the houses that can be seen today were built in the 19th century when Zanzibar was one of the most important trading centres in the Indian Ocean region. Zanzibar’s brilliant white beaches lapped by the warm turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean provide the perfect place to relax, soak up the sun and take a break from some busy sightseeing. The beaches in Zanzibar are a paradise, interspersed with picturesque fishing villages, where the people live a simple way of life, unchanged over the years. There are more than 25 fantastic beaches in Zanzibar, and some are so peaceful and remote that the only noise breaking the silence is likely to be the ocean.

ACCOMMODATIONS:
Zanzibar - Zanzibar Serena Inn

INCLUDED: Accommodation on bed and breakfast basis at Zanzibar Serena and half board at Bluebay Beach Resort in standard rooms, Half Day City and Spice Tour on Day 2, Transfers as indicated on the itinerary.

NOT INCLUDED: Tips, porterage, beverages, items of personal nature such as laundry, phone, fax etc. International and domestic flights, visas and airport taxes, Any other item not mentioned in the itinerary.

DEPARTURES: DAILY

SKETCH ITINERARY:

  • Day 1 – Zanzibar – Stone Town
  • Day 2 – Zanzibar – Stone Town
  • Day 3 – 5 – Zanzibar – East Coast
  • Day 6 - Depart

Also tagged with: Escorted Journeys, Africa, Tanzania, Safari, Active Travel, Module


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