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7 day Zanzibar tour

Day 1: Arrival at Zanzibar Airport/Ferry & Transfer to Hotel

  1. Arrival:
  2. Upon arrival at Zanzibar Airport or Ferry Terminal, your driver will be waiting to greet you with a sign displaying your name (e.g., "John Family").
  3. Transfer to your hotel in Stone Town or another chosen location.
  4. Afternoon & Evening:
  5. Check-in to your hotel, settle in, and enjoy a relaxed evening.
  6. Take a leisurely stroll around the area or enjoy a peaceful dinner at a local restaurant.
  7. Overnight:
  8. Stay at your hotel in Stone Town or nearby.


Day 2: Safari Blue Trip – Mangrove Sailing, Snorkeling, and Seafood

  1. Morning to Afternoon:
  2. After breakfast, embark on a Safari Blue Trip, a full-day sailing adventure.
  3. Sail through the Menai Bay, a protected marine area, home to rich coral reefs and diverse marine life.
  4. Visit Kwale Island and enjoy relaxing on a sandbank while snorkeling in the crystal-clear waters.
  5. Indulge in a fresh seafood barbecue, featuring octopus, lobsters, squid, calamaris, fish, and more.
  6. Taste exotic fruits such as bananas, watermelons, pineapples, and mangoes as part of the experience.
  7. Late Afternoon:
  8. Sail back to the mainland and return to your hotel to relax after a day full of adventure.
  9. Evening:
  10. Free time to explore or have dinner at a beachfront restaurant or your hotel.
  11. Overnight:
  12. Stay at your hotel.


Day 3: Jozani Forest, Butterfly Garden & Lunch at The Rock Restaurant

  1. Morning:
  2. After breakfast, head to the Butterfly Garden, where you can enjoy the vibrant colors of Zanzibar's native butterflies.
  3. Continue to Jozani Forest, home to the endangered red colobus monkeys. Take a guided walk through the forest and learn about its unique flora and fauna.
  4. Afternoon:
  5. After the forest, your guide will take you to the Rock Restaurant on Michamvi Beach. This iconic restaurant is set on a rock in the ocean, offering stunning views and fantastic seafood.
  6. Enjoy a delicious lunch at the Rock Restaurant, taking in the scenery and capturing memorable photos.
  7. Evening:
  8. Return to your hotel and relax for the rest of the day.
  9. Overnight:
  10. Stay at your hotel.


Day 4: Mnemba Island Snorkeling & Dolphins Tour

  1. Morning:
  2. After breakfast, head to Muyuni Beach in Matemwe for a day trip to Mnemba Island.
  3. Embark on a dolphin-watching tour and enjoy snorkeling at one of Zanzibar's most famous snorkeling spots. Swim with brightly colored fish and explore the stunning coral reefs around the island.
  4. Late Morning:
  5. Enjoy a delicious tropical fruit snack onboard, featuring bananas, mangoes, pineapples, and watermelon.
  6. Afternoon:
  7. If the tide allows, stop at a beautiful sandbank near Mnemba Island to relax, swim, and take pictures.
  8. After the snorkeling adventure, return to Muyuni Beach for a seafood lunch with views of the ocean.
  9. Late Afternoon:
  10. Return to your hotel after a day full of sun, sea, and relaxation.
  11. Evening:
  12. Enjoy some leisure time or dinner at your hotel or a local restaurant.
  13. Overnight:
  14. Stay at your hotel.


Day 5: Spice Farms, Stone Town & Sunset Dhow Cruise

  1. Morning:
  2. After breakfast, visit a spice farm to learn about Zanzibar's famous spices, such as cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Experience the aroma and taste the spices in their natural form.
  3. Enjoy a local spiced rice lunch at the spice farm, served with fried fish and tropical fruits like mangoes, bananas, and pineapples.
  4. Afternoon:
  5. Explore Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Take a guided walking tour through the historic streets, visiting iconic sites such as the House of Wonders, Freddie Mercury's House, Sultan's Palace, and the Former Slave Market.
  6. Visit the vibrant markets and pick up some souvenirs for friends and family.
  7. Evening:
  8. End your day with a sunset dhow cruise around the coast of Stone Town. Sip on locally made snacks while enjoying the stunning views of the sunset over the Indian Ocean.
  9. Return to your hotel after a memorable day of sightseeing and relaxation.
  10. Overnight:
  11. Stay at your hotel.


Day 6: Prison Island & Nakupenda Sandbank

  1. Morning:
  2. After breakfast, head to the Prison Island, where you’ll learn about its history as a quarantine station and later a prison. Take photos of the Aldabra giant tortoises, some of the oldest in the world.
  3. Afternoon:
  4. Continue your trip to Nakupenda Sandbank for more fun in the sun. This uninhabited sandbank is perfect for swimming, snorkeling, and relaxing.
  5. Enjoy a fresh seafood barbecue, with a variety of grilled seafood such as octopus, lobsters, squid, and fish.
  6. Savor exotic tropical fruits like bananas, watermelon, pineapples, mangoes, and papayas.
  7. Late Afternoon:
  8. After an exciting day of adventure and relaxation, return to your hotel.
  9. Evening:
  10. Spend your evening at leisure, either relaxing at the hotel or exploring nearby spots.
  11. Overnight:
  12. Stay at your hotel.


Day 7: Departure

  1. Morning:
  2. Depending on your departure time, enjoy a relaxed breakfast and some final moments at the beach or hotel.
  3. Your driver will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to Zanzibar Airport or the Ferry Terminal.
  4. Farewell:
  5. Bid farewell to Zanzibar, taking home wonderful memories from your trip.


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