Culture and relaxation in Zanzibar

Trip Description

Accomodation

Stay program

• day 1

  Arrival in Zanzibar

  

  On the day of your arrival, you will be greeted at the airport by a member of our team, who will take you to your hotel.

• day 2

  Stone Town, between history, gastronomy and romance

  

  In the morning, this two and a half hour excursion offers a unique way to experience the exotic cuisine of Stone Town and Zanzibar. Your guide will provide you with plenty of information about the ingredients and drinks used on the islands, and you will be able to taste some specialties. You will also have the opportunity to visit the traditional African market, where you will find everything at very good prices. After resting and strolling freely in the afternoon, we will meet you again to admire a magnificent sunset from a typical dhow, like you have never experienced before. Feel the warm breeze in your hair and watch the day turn into night. Snacks and drinks will be offered; alcohol will be available at an additional cost.

• day 3

  Day cruise

  

  Go on a day trip to the beach, away from the crowds, to enjoy, relax, and break the routine. Explore the Indian Ocean from the fishing village of Fumba to the Menai Bay conservation area. A day of snorkeling near a sandbank, swimming, and guaranteed relaxation! You can refresh yourself with good Tanzanian white wine, soft drinks, and exotic fruits. Then, we will head to Kwale Island, nearby, where you will enjoy a seafood barbecue. You can walk to the other side of the island to enjoy the lagoon and observe the 500-year-old baobabs before we take our boat back to the main island.

• day 4

  Spice Tower

  

  Discover the history of Zanzibar's spice production and taste the exotic fruits of the archipelago during this half-day excursion to Kidichi Spice Farm. Enjoy simplified access to the village thanks to your private driver, allowing you more time to explore the farm with your professional guide and enjoy a warm lunch made up of local dishes. You will then be driven to your hotel, in the north of the island, and can relax for the rest of the afternoon.

• day 5

  Visit of Nungwi

  

  Village visits are always conducted with guides from the village, and all activities are designed to benefit the village as well as the preservation of nature. Discover how the inhabitants live on a daily basis and how they earn their living. You will be able to visit dhow (typical boats) makers by the sea and see how these boats are repaired or built. The tour will end with a delicious, typically Swahili lunch! You will then return to your hotel and have the afternoon free.

• day 6

  Observation of monkeys

  

  The Jozani forest is known for being home to Kirk's red colobus monkeys, a species of monkey endemic to Zanzibar. About 10 years ago, these monkeys were considered an endangered species, but this is no longer the case today thanks to the conservation project that was implemented. There are about 6000 colobus monkeys living in the Jozani forest. Meet monkeys, walk through the mangroves, observe eucalyptus and mahogany trees, see bushpigs (a type of warthog), small antelopes, elephant shrews, chameleons, birds... You can also visit the butterfly sanctuary (visit possible, entrance fee to be paid on site). Local communities are involved in the Jozani wildlife conservation project, especially for the Piliocolobus monkey. Part of the entrance fee will go to them to fund development projects and compensate for the loss of crops of some farmers, damaged or stolen by the monkeys. You will then be taken to the village of Jambiani, where you can enjoy your afternoon on its fine sandy beaches.

• day 7

  Visit of Jambiani

  

  In the company of your guide, meet a group of women experts in pottery and learn more about their art. Visit a local seaweed farm and learn how to make a rope with coconut fibers. Take a break to taste traditional Zanzibari cuisine at lunch.

• day 8

  Departure from Zanzibar

  

  You can continue to enjoy Jambiani until check-out, or leave earlier depending on your flight time. Your driver will take you back to Zanzibar airport, from where you will take off again, your head full of memories.