SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER

 

Zanzibar Cultural Stay (4 days)

4 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 / Depart Zanzibar
 
Today you bid farewell to this most exotic of islands as you are taken to the airport for your onward flight where your tour ends. (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. 

To Enquire about this Product

Please call us now on 1800 024 955.

Alternatively, you can enquire about this product by clicking the button below.

 

Tour Extensions

 

 

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 

 

ITINERARY IN BRIEF
  • Old Stone Town (3 nights)

  

TOUR INCLUSIONS
  • Economy-class group airfares as described in the tour.
  • Accommodation in Superior or Tourist-class hotels or lodges & private facilities.
  • All tours and excursions with English speaking specialist local guides.
  • All admission fees on such tours.
  • Mostly private transfers and tours.
  • Meals throughout as indicated (B = Breakfast  L =  Lunch  D = Dinner).
  • All transportation as described.

  

NOT INCLUDED
  • Airfares to the starting point and from the ending point of the tours.
  • Departure & entry taxes.
  • Items of a personal nature.
  • Passport and visa fees.
  • Travel insurance.
  • Excess baggage.
  • Porterage.
  • Tipping.