Upon arrival at Zanzibar Airport or the Ferry Terminal, you'll be greeted by your driver and transferred to your hotel in Stone Town or a nearby location. After settling in, enjoy some leisure time before embarking on a Safari Blue Trip, sailing through Menai Bay, snorkeling, and indulging in a seafood barbecue. Explore Zanzibar's natural beauty with visits to the Butterfly Garden and Jozani Forest, followed by lunch at the scenic Rock Restaurant. Enjoy a Mnemba Island snorkeling tour and dolphin watching, then relax on a beautiful sandbank. Discover Zanzibar's spice heritage with a spice farm tour and explore the historical landmarks of Stone Town, capped off with a sunset dhow cruise. Visit Prison Island to see Aldabra giant tortoises and unwind on Nakupenda Sandbank with more snorkeling and a seafood feast. On your final day, enjoy a relaxed breakfast before being transferred to Zanzibar Airport or the Ferry Terminal, taking home unforgettable memories of your Zanzibar adventure.
Day 1: Arrival at Zanzibar Airport/Ferry & Transfer to Hotel
- Arrival:
- 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").
- Transfer to your hotel in Stone Town or another chosen location.
- Afternoon & Evening:
- Check-in to your hotel, settle in, and enjoy a relaxed evening.
- Take a leisurely stroll around the area or enjoy a peaceful dinner at a local restaurant.
- Overnight:
- Stay at your hotel in Stone Town or nearby.
Accommodation: Shaba Boutique Hotel
Meal plan: Not included
Day 2: Safari Blue Trip – Mangrove Sailing, Snorkeling, and Seafood
- Morning to Afternoon:
- After breakfast, embark on a Safari Blue Trip, a full-day sailing adventure.
- Sail through the Menai Bay, a protected marine area, home to rich coral reefs and diverse marine life.
- Visit Kwale Island and enjoy relaxing on a sandbank while snorkeling in the crystal-clear waters.
- Indulge in a fresh seafood barbecue, featuring octopus, lobsters, squid, calamaris, fish, and more.
- Taste exotic fruits such as bananas, watermelons, pineapples, and mangoes as part of the experience.
- Late Afternoon:
- Sail back to the mainland and return to your hotel to relax after a day full of adventure.
- Evening:
- Free time to explore or have dinner at a beachfront restaurant or your hotel.
- Overnight:
- Stay at your hotel.
Accommodation: Shaba Boutique Hotel
Meal plan: Breakfast
Day 3: Jozani Forest, Butterfly Garden & Lunch at The Rock Restaurant
- Morning:
- After breakfast, head to the Butterfly Garden, where you can enjoy the vibrant colors of Zanzibar's native butterflies.
- 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.
- Afternoon:
- 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.
- Enjoy a delicious lunch at the Rock Restaurant, taking in the scenery and capturing memorable photos.
- Evening:
- Return to your hotel and relax for the rest of the day.
- Overnight:
- Stay at your hotel.
Accommodation: Shaba Boutique Hotel
Meal plan: Breakfast
Day 4: Mnemba Island Snorkeling & Dolphins Tour
- Morning:
- After breakfast, head to Muyuni Beach in Matemwe for a day trip to Mnemba Island.
- 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.
- Late Morning:
- Enjoy a delicious tropical fruit snack onboard, featuring bananas, mangoes, pineapples, and watermelon.
- Afternoon:
- If the tide allows, stop at a beautiful sandbank near Mnemba Island to relax, swim, and take pictures.
- After the snorkeling adventure, return to Muyuni Beach for a seafood lunch with views of the ocean.
- Late Afternoon:
- Return to your hotel after a day full of sun, sea, and relaxation.
- Evening:
- Enjoy some leisure time or dinner at your hotel or a local restaurant.
- Overnight:
- Stay at your hotel.
Accommodation: Shaba Boutique Hotel
Meal plan: Breakfast
Day 5: Spice Farms, Stone Town & Sunset Dhow Cruise
- Morning:
- 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.
- Enjoy a local spiced rice lunch at the spice farm, served with fried fish and tropical fruits like mangoes, bananas, and pineapples.
- Afternoon:
- 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.
- Visit the vibrant markets and pick up some souvenirs for friends and family.
- Evening:
- 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.
- Return to your hotel after a memorable day of sightseeing and relaxation.
- Overnight:
- Stay at your hotel.
Accommodation: Shaba Boutique Hotel
Meal plan: Breakfast
Day 6: Prison Island & Nakupenda Sandbank
- Morning:
- 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.
- Afternoon:
- Continue your trip to Nakupenda Sandbank for more fun in the sun. This uninhabited sandbank is perfect for swimming, snorkeling, and relaxing.
- Enjoy a fresh seafood barbecue, with a variety of grilled seafood such as octopus, lobsters, squid, and fish.
- Savor exotic tropical fruits like bananas, watermelon, pineapples, mangoes, and papayas.
- Late Afternoon:
- After an exciting day of adventure and relaxation, return to your hotel.
- Evening:
- Spend your evening at leisure, either relaxing at the hotel or exploring nearby spots.
- Overnight:
- Stay at your hotel.
Accommodation: Shaba Boutique Hotel
Meal plan: Breakfast
Day 7: Departure
- Morning:
- Depending on your departure time, enjoy a relaxed breakfast and some final moments at the beach or hotel.
- Your driver will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to Zanzibar Airport or the Ferry Terminal.
- Farewell:
- Bid farewell to Zanzibar, taking home wonderful memories from your trip.
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