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Zanzibar Independent Adventure - Upgraded
5 days, Stone Town to Stone Town
Itinerary
Day 1Stone Town
Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer included.
Welcome to Zanzibar. Here you will be met at the airport (or ferry terminal) upon arrival and transferred to the hotel in Stone Town.
Meet and Greet Airport Welcome Meeting
Meet your G representative at the airport who will go over the details of the tour, provide schedules, documentation, vouchers and pick-up times for all included activities. If there's an optional activity you'd love to book let the representative know and they can help.
Airport Transfer
Arrival Day
Begin your adventure today. There are no planned activities so feel free to explore or rest up for the excitement ahead.
Accommodation
Below is an example of the hotel we may use in this city. For the actual hotel your specific departure will be using, please check your voucher.
Tembo Hotel (or similar)
Day 2Stone Town
Enjoy a morning walking tour of old Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
A UNESCO World Heritage site, Stone Town is a captivating labyrinth of narrow streets and winding alleyways. Lose yourself in the buzz of the bustling bazaars, and check out the many mosques and grand Arab residences.
Our local representative will brief you on these activities as well as any others that take your fancy, and is at hand to assist with any enquiries and bookings.
Stone Town Walking Tour
Enjoy a walking tour along the bustling narrow streets of Stone Town and admire the historical old buildings and homes that are part of a preservation program funded by UNESCO and the Aga Khan Foundation. Also, visit the historical site of the slave market and learn about this dark aspect of history. Continue to the local fruits and vegetable market, fish market, Tip tipu house, and National Museum.
Free Time
Spend some time visiting the local museums, shopping or just relaxing.
Accommodation
Tembo Hotel (or similar)
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 3Stone Town/Mangapwani
Visit a local spice plantation for a guided tour. Continue to the resort to relax and soak up the sunshine, or snorkel in the crystal clear waters.
Spend 2 nights at a lovely resort situated on a cliff overlooking the Indian Ocean and offering panoramic views from the lounges, restaurant, bars.
Enjoy the lush tropical gardens and swimming pool. While situated on a cliff, the beach can be accessed for walking and horseback riding.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Spice Plantation Guided Tour
Delight your senses with a guided tour and learn about an assortment of spices, such as cloves, black pepper, cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, breadfruit, jackfruit, vanilla, and lemongrass, and their various uses. It was the spice plantations that brought the beginnings of Zanzibar’s infamous slave trade dating back to the 1840s.
Accommodation
Sea Cliff Resort & Spa (or similar)
Meals included:
Breakfast | DinnerDay 4Mangapwani
Enjoy a full free day to relax by the pool, visit the onsite spa, wander the gardens or take an excursion.
From snorkelling to the Jozani forest, and multiple Island tours, there are numerous excursions to enjoy during time in Zanzibar. Or simply relax in the sun or spend some time beneath the waves.
Free Time
Use the day to get pampered at the spa or take a tour of the nearby caves to learn more about the area's history.
Optional Activities - Day 4 HideShow
Mangwapani Coral Cavern and Slave Caves
22-32USD per personExplore the fascinating Coral Cavern and Slave Caves. The coral cavern is a large natural cave with a small entrance and a pool of fresh water at the bottom. It is reputed to have been discovered in the early 19th century by a boy working on the estate of Hamed bin Salim el Harthy, a wealthy Arab plantation owner. The boy found the entrance whilst searching for a goat which had fallen into the cavern. As a source of fresh water, the discovery was a blessing and from that day Hamed’s slaves regularly collected water from the pool for use on the estate. Includes entrance fees, guide, and transportation. Price dependent on drop-off location.
Snorkelling
60USD per personTake a look at the abundance of colourful coral and marine life off the coast in the clear waters. Don a mask and snorkel and view it all from below the ocean's surface.
Accommodation
Sea Cliff Resort & Spa (or similar)
Meals included:
Breakfast | DinnerDay 5Mangapwani/Stone Town
Transfer back to the airport for departure.
The transfer from Mangwapani to Stone Town will meet the group at the hotel and drop off at the airport or ferry terminal.
We recommend booking ongoing travel for the late afternoon to allow time for the transfer to Stone Town.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.