Zanzibar

Luxury - Exotic Beaches, Snorkeling, and Island Life

Price

1,395 USD

Duration

5 Days

Level

easy

Date

September 22, 2023

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5 days

1,395 USD / 425 KWD / 5,095 AED / 5,195 SAR

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Overview

Zanzibar is a Tanzanian archipelago off the coast of East Africa. Its long and diverse history, spice heritage, and beaches of stunning beauty have turned this cluster of islands into a beloved destination. Prepare to be amazed by the unique itinerary that we put together for you as you explore tropical forests and hidden bays while snorkeling, sunbathing, and dining in the exotic local cuisine.

Trips Highlights:

Snorkel at the famous coral reef of Pungume Island.
Swim and relax at the secluded Pungume Sandbank, along with a delicious Beach BBQ.
Trek through the Jozani Forest and explore its fascinating flora and fauna.
Snorkel at the Blue Lagoon and enjoy, among other things, some starfish watching.
Visit the famous Rock Restaurant and relax by Zanzibar’s beautiful beaches.
Indulge your senses with a spice tour that will introduce you to the aromatic world of the plants.

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Activities: boating/cruising, cultural sightseeing, hiking/trekking, snorkeling, swimming, Spice Tour

Itinerary Details

Day 1 (22nd September 2023): Arrival in Zanzibar (D)

Upon your arrival at the ZNZ Kisauni Airport, you will be welcomed by a Rahhalah representative who will drive you to your hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day relaxing or exploring your neighborhood at your own pace before the group assembles in the evening for a briefing session on the upcoming activities and a Welcome Dinner. Note: Only one group transfer from the airport to the hotel is included in the price. Timings will be advised in due course. Additional transportation can be arranged at an extra cost. Accommodation: Kisiwa On The Beach / Paje, “Starehe” Garden View Villa, based on half board.

Day 2 (23rd September 2023): Snorkeling and swimming at Pungume Island – Beach BBQ experience (B, L, D)

Prepare for a full day by the sea, sailing on Mimi the Dhow which, with its traditional ambience, will take you back in time. After breakfast, you will sail off from Kizimkazi towards Pungume Island (a 1.5-hour journey, during which you will enjoy relaxing on the deck). At the island, you will stop at the coral reef – one of Zanzibar's top 3 snorkeling spots – for a few hours of snorkeling. Later, you will continue to the island’s famous deserted beach known as Sandbank. There, you will enjoy a delicious BBQ lunch full of local flavors (sea food, local specialties, and exotic fruits) that will definitely impress you. After lunch, you will still have enough time at the beach to rest, swim, or merely enjoy the breathtaking views, before returning to your hotel for the night. Duration: 7 hours Accommodation: Kisiwa On The Beach / Paje, “Starehe” Garden View Villa, based on half board.

Day 3 (24th September 2023): Day at leisure (B, D)

Free time in Zanzibar is never enough! So we have added a free day in the itinerary to give you the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the island at your own pace. Relax in the exotic ambience of your hotel, swimming and sunbathing. Accommodation: Kisiwa On The Beach / Paje, “Starehe” Garden View Villa, based on half board.

Day 4 (25th September 2023): Snorkeling at the Blue Lagoon – Jozani Forest Adventure (B, D)

After an early breakfast, you will head to Michamvi on the Southeast Coast, from where the boat departs for the Blue Lagoon (lowest tide 12.21). The Blue Lagoon is next to the famous The Rock restaurant (reknowned for its amazing cuisine); from there, it is just a short boat ride to the snorkeling area where you will have the opportunity to observe a vast amount of tropical fish or even starfish. After this memorable snorkeling expedition, you may choose to lunch at The Rock: known not only for its extraordinary location, but also its fabulous menu inspired by the local resources, and a combination of Zanzibar and Italian flavors (note that the cost of lunch is not included in the itinerary). In the afternoon, you will embark on a Jozani Forest Adventure. Jozani Forest is the last area of indigenous forest in Zanzibar and part of the Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park. It is home to roughly one-third of the remaining endemic Kirk’s Red Colobus monkeys, one of Africa's rarest primates, and many other species of animals and plants. The area is 44 sq. km, that is, about 3% of the whole island, and includes groundwater forests, coastal forests, grassland, as well as mangroves and salt marshes on the coast. It provides a habitat for a wide variety ‘of mammals, birds, and butterflies. A walk through the forest’s impressive flora and fauna is one of the highlights Zanzibar has to offer. Accommodation: Kisiwa On The Beach / Paje, “Starehe” Garden View Villa, based on half board.

Day 5 (26th September 2023): All about spices, herbs, fruits and other plants – Departure from Zanzibar (B, L)

After breakfast, you will bid the seaside goodbye as you will head to the airport for your departure back home. On the way there, you will stop at the Spice Plantation for an introduction to the secrets of the island’s aromatic treasure. For centuries, Zanzibar's cloves, nutmeg, vanilla, cinnamon, pepper, cardamom and other spices, medicinal and ornamental plants, as well as tropical fruits attracted traders from across the Indian Ocean. Some of the different plants you will encounter during this 3- to 4-hour tour include the henna bush, ylang-ylang, the lipstick tree, iodine plant, cocoa, cassava, dasheen cocoyam and – yes, Zanzibar coffee! You will also explore the island’s abundance of mouth-watering tropical fruits like jack fruit, pineapples, bananas, green coconut (madafu), durian, love apple (matufaa), rambutan (shoki-shoki), soursop (mabungo) and starfruit (carambola). The tour includes lunch in a private, rural ambience and an optional stopover at the ruins of the Kidichi Persian Baths (ruins). Afterwards, you will be transferred to the airport for your departure flights. Note: One group transfer is included in the itinerary. Additional transportation can be arranged at an extra cost. Recommended departure time: after 5 pm.

Notes

This cost is based on Double Occupancy. Single supplement cost applies.
All services stipulated above are subject to availability at the time of booking/reservation.
All prices are subject to change.
All the hotels mentioned above are subject to change to similar ones depending on the availability.
The above cost is valid for a group of min 4 travelers Rahhalah reserves the right to change the price if the trip runs with a smaller group.

The Price Includes:

4 nights’ accommodation based on double occupancy as described or similar, subject to availability.
One Group transfer from and to the airport upon arrival and departure (Day 1 and Day 5 respectively).
Meals as described in the itinerary (B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner).
Activities as described.
English-speaking guide.

The Price Excludes:

International airfare.
Visas costs and charges.
Vaccinations.
Health and travel insurance.
Single supplement.
Meals not included in the itinerary.
Tips and gratuities.
Optional Activities.
All Items of personal nature.
PCR Test and quarantine, if required.

Important: The itinerary and schedule are subject to change due to weather, road challenges or operating conditions. At any moment, the guide has the RIGHT to change the program for the safety and convenience of the travelers.

Also, the trip's price does not cover expenses that may occur due to conditions beyond Rahhalah's control (force majeure). Such cases include but are not limited to extreme weather conditions, flight cancellations or delays, and natural phenomena (earthquakes, volcano eruptions, hurricanes, etc.). We, the Rahhalah team, both in our HQ and on the ground, will do our best to assist you with alternative arrangements (like new accommodation and/or transportation arrangements, revised itinerary and activities etc.), but ALL NEW COSTS incurred because of force majeure are to be covered by the traveler.

We strongly recommend that, before your departure, you purchase travel insurance that covers trip cancellation costs, loss of baggage or personal items, medical emergencies, and other unexpected circumstances that cannot be controlled by Rahhalah or any traveler.