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Exotic Zanzibar (7 days)

7 days duration

The exotic Indian Ocean island of Zanzibar or Unguja, which is its correct name with Zanzibar being the island's main town, is steeped in a rich and sometimes dark history. This history comes from many influences, having been ruled at different times by the Omanis, Arabs, Europeans and now Africans.

Zanzibar is often referred to as the ''Spice Island" for good reason, as not only are many spices grown here but a number, now grown in other parts of the world, originated here. With its World Heritage listed Old Stone Town and magnificent palm fringed beaches, this mystical island has a lot to offer visitors.

 
Day 1 Arrive Zanzibar
 
On arrival at Zanzibar Airport you are met and taken to your hotel, conveniently located in the Old Stone Town portion of the city, for an exotic three-night stay.
 
Day 2 Old Stone Town - City Tour
 
Following breakfast you are taken into the Old Stone Town of Zanzibar for a comprehensive city tour. You start off taking a leisurely walk through the narrow streets of Old Zanzibar. Here you experience the rich Zanzibari Culture in its many exotic and colourful bazaars. The walking tour culminates as you are taken through the intimidating slave market and slave chambers.

From here, you pass along the beach road to the Old British Consulate, the Old Fort and the House of Wonders (the Museum of History and Culture of Zanzibar and the Swahili Coast). You are returned to your hotel later this morning where you have the remainder of the day at leisure. (B) 
 
Day 3 Old Stone Town - Spice Tour
 
Zanzibar is referred to as the "Spice Island" for good reason. This morning you embark on a tour to a spice and tropical fruit farm, where you see numerous varieties of spices including cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, black pepper, nutmeg and mace as well as tropical fruits such as jack fruit, bread fruit and the perfume and lipstick trees, being grown. You also visit the Kibweni Palace to view its famous Persian Baths, built in 1850 by the first Sultan of Zanzibar for his wife, Princess Shehrzard.

This afternoon is at leisure for you to relax and enjoy the hotel facilities. (B) 
 
Day 4 Old Stone Town / East Coast
 
Today you are taken to a beach hotel on the East Coast of the island. With miles of white sandy palm fringed beaches and coves, the ocean on this side offers warm clear blue waters, excellent reefs for diving and snorkelling, fantastic fishing, water sports and delicious fresh seafood. (BD)
 
Day 5-6 East Coast of Zanzibar
 
You have these two days to relax and enjoy your hotel and its surroundings. Diving and snorkelling can be extraordinary in this part of the world with the seas around Zanzibar considered among the best waters for diving in the Indian Ocean. (BD) 
 
Day 7 East Coast / Depart Zanzibar
 
Today you bid farewell to this most exotic of islands as you are taken to the airport for your onward flight. Your Exotic Zanzibar tour ends at the airport. (B)
 
 
Inca Tours does not own any of the hotels, lodges or service providers utilised in making up the tours. As a result Inca Tours is only acting as an agent for the operators and as such does not accept responsibility for any negligence, omissions, errors or differences in standard experienced by passengers when utilising the operators' products or services. Please Note: for full booking terms and conditions please see the back of our booking form. 

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TOUR DATES
  • Daily departures

 

TIME TO VISIT
  • BEST:
    May to September
     
  • SHOULDER:
    January to April
    October to December
    (heat & humidity)
 

COUNTRIES VISITED
  • Tanzania 

  

STAR RATING
  • 3-star, 4-star or 5-star

  

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
  • Local English speaking expert guides
  • Old Stone Town City Tour
  • Visit colourful bazaars
  • Spice plantation tour
  • Kibweni Palace and it's famous Persian Baths
  • Relaxing palm-fringed beaches
  • Chance to snorkel and scuba dive some of the best waters in the world

 

ITINERARY IN BRIEF
  • Old Stone Town (3 nights)
  • East Coast Beach Resort (3 nights)

  

TOUR INCLUSIONS
  • Accommodation in Tourist-class (3-star), Superior-class (4-star) or Deluxe-class (5-star) hotels or lodges, all with private facilities unless stated otherwise.
  • "Meet & greet" transfer service.
  • All tours and excursions with English-speaking, specialist local guides.
  • All admission fees on such tours.
  • Meals throughout as indicated (B = Breakfast  L =  Lunch  D = Dinner).
  • All ground transport as described.

  

NOT INCLUDED
  • Airfares unless stated otherwise.
  • Airport departure & entry taxes.
  • Items of a personal nature.
  • Passport and visa fees.
  • Travel insurance.
  • Excess baggage.
  • Porterage.
  • Tipping.