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Vacation in Zanzibar

Indulgent getaway on the Spice Island

length:

8 days

Recommended season:

July-October, January-February

Zanzibar - Trip Summary

Vacation in Zanzibar with personal tailoring, 8 days trip, sample itinerary. We landed in Zanzibar – “the island of spices”. Enjoy a tour of a local spice farm and Jozani forest – the forest of monkeys. We will visit Stone Town – the old town of Zanzibar City, we will tour the winding streets, ancient palaces and impressive buildings. We will enjoy sailing on a traditional boat between the islands, we will visit the various islands, we will enjoy bathing in the blue lagoons and snorkeling in the ocean waters and of course we will enjoy vacationing on the white beaches and turquoise waters of the island. Zanzibar – a tropical paradise in East Africa. The magical island offers a perfect combination of white beaches, blue waters and rich culture. A trip to Zanzibar is an unforgettable experience with opportunities for snorkeling and diving in spectacular coral reefs, walking the ancient stone alleys of Stone Town, and enjoying the delicious and aromatic local cuisine. Book your next vacation in Zanzibar and discover the tropical charm of Africa, all in a personal tailoring with a wide range of services, and if you wish, you can also combine a fascinating safari trip in Tanzania.

Tropical vacation • Nature • Sailing

Day 1

Day 1: Zanzibar - Arrival

Welcome to Zanzibar – the “island of spices” – with its white beaches and clear turquoise waters. Upon arrival, meeting with our representative at the airport and transfer to the hotel.

Zanzibar – a region of land in the Republic of Tanzania that includes the islands of Zanzibar and Pemba which are about 50 km off the coast of Tanzania. The capital of Zanzibar and its largest city is Zanzibar City. The old town of the capital is Stone Town and the main industry on the island is the spice industry and tourism. Also, Zanzibar It is the only home of the Zanzibar red colobus monkeys and the Zanzibar tiger.

Upon arrival, meeting with our representative at the airport and transfer to a beach hotel.
Accommodation in Zanzibar.

Day 2

Day 2: Zanzibar - free day

After breakfast, enjoy a free day in Zanzibar.
Accommodation in Zanzibar.

Day 3

Day 3: Zanzibar - spice tour - Jozani's forest

After breakfast, we will go on a tour of a local spice farm. During the tour we will get to know the green cocoa trees, with their sweet reddish fruits, the clove tree and its interesting blossoms and the cinnamon tree and its aromatic bark. We will also meet cardamom, ginger, mint and pepper bushes. There are also trees growing there whose fruits resemble special berries, a quick friction of the fruits in the palm of the hand produces an interesting foam from them, which according to the guide can be used as bath soap.

After that, we will go on a tour of Jozani Forest, which was nicknamed the monkey forest. Besides its attractive green appearance, it is a place of importance as it is a habitat for one of the rarest species of monkeys on the African continent. The red clobus monkeys are in danger of extinction and according to the researchers only about 1,500 monkeys of this species managed to survive today. A third of them reside in the Jozani forest, hence its importance.

Afterwards, drive back to the hotel.
Accommodation in Zanzibar.

Day 4

Day 4: Zanzibar - Stone Town

After breakfast, we will go on a half-day tour of Stone Town – the old town of Zanzibar City, the capital city of the island of Zanzibar and the largest city on the island. The city was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

We will tour the winding streets of Stone Town and visit ancient palaces and impressive buildings such as the ancient fort, the House of Wonders, the Bramal building, the State House and more.

Afterwards, drive back to the hotel.
The rest of the day is free.
Accommodation in Town Town.

Day 5

Day 5: Zanzibar - free day

After breakfast, enjoy a free day in Zanzibar.
Accommodation in Zanzibar.

Day 6

Day 6: Zanzibar - Safari Blue

After breakfast, we will go to Safari Blue – a sailing day (shared) between the islands on a traditional boat. During the day we will visit the various islands, enjoy bathing in the blue lagoons and snorkeling in the ocean waters (equipment will be provided on the spot). Lunch is included.

Afterwards, drive back to the hotel.
Accommodation in Zanzibar.

Day 7

Day 7: Zanzibar - free day

After breakfast, enjoy a free day in Zanzibar.
Accommodation in Zanzibar.

Day 8

Day 8: Zanzibar - the airport

After breakfast and depending on the flight time, transfer to the airport for the flight back to Israel.

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