Visit the most famous islands of the East African coast (Zanzibar) with a great history that unites Zanzibar's fascinating past and present.
Visit the oldest part of Zanzibar's 'Stone Town' with ruins left by Portuguese and Omani Arabs. The tour includes the House of Wonders, the Arabian Fort, the Sultan's Palace, Darajani's bustling fish market, Muknajini's former slave market, shopping and walking the narrow streets of Stone Town.
Swim with dolphins at Kizimkazi including beautiful snorkeling in the Menai Bay Marine Reserve in the southern part of Zanzibar Island.
Visit Jozani Forest, home to endemic red colobus monkeys and mangrove bodywork
Sail to Prison Island for beautiful coral snorkeling and visit the Aldabra giant tortoise rookery. Take a short walk around the island to see some of the historic buildings. Drive to one of the island's famous beaches (Matemwe Beach) and relax on the beach.
Zanzibar is famous for its spices
After tourism, spice cultivation is a large part of Zanzibar's economy. The islands are sometimes called the Spice Islands because of the cultivation of cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon and black pepper.
The best day trips from Zanzibar
Day Safari Tour to Selous Game Reserve from Zanzibar
Dolphin Tour, Jozani Forest, Jambiani Kuza Cave, Paje Beach, The Rock Restaurant
Spice Tour + Stone Town Tour + Prison Island
Selous Day Safari from Zanzibar
Snorkeling at Mnemba Atoll
attractions in Zanzibar Archipelago are:
House of Wonders, Zanzibar
Darajani Market, Zanzibar
Slave Chambers, Zanzibar
Anglican Cathedral Stone Town, Zanzibar
Chumbe Island
the best tours in Zanzibar Archipelago
The best tours in Zanzibar Archipelago are:
Zanzibar: Quad Bike Tour and Visit to Local Village
Zanzibar: North Coast and Turtle Sanctuary Tour
From Stone Town: Private Tour to Prison Island
Zanzibar: Prison Island Tour with Lunch on the Sandbank
Prison Island: Private Half-Day Tour
Here are the best tours with kids in the Zanzibar Islands.
Zanzibar:
Jozani forest, local zoo and swim with turtles
Blue Zee Watersports Boat Excursion with Flight Instructor
The best outdoor activities to do in Zanzibar Archipelago are:
Zanzibar: Quad Bike Tour and Visit to Local Village
Zanzibar: North Coast and Turtle Sanctuary Tour
From Stone Town: Private Tour to Prison Island
Zanzibar: Prison Island Tour with Lunch on the Sandbank
Prison Island: Private Half-Day Tou
Best time to go to Zanzibar
This is a comprehensive guide to Zanzibar's climate. Remember, this is not a crystal ball, but from the record and our experience.Weather patterns across Africa are becoming increasingly unpredictable, likely due to global warming. . We see heavy rains in the middle of the desert, and harmful droughts when it should rain.
Just south of the equator, Zanzibar's weather is very similar to that of Tanzania, although it is always slightly damp, although occasional rain during the dry season is not as uncommon as it is in central Tanzania. .
Generally, the main rainy season or "long rain" he lasts in March, April and May. Afternoon tropical downpours are the norm. This can get intense on any island. Humidity is high and daytime temperatures reach the low 30s.
June, July, August, September and October are followed by a long dry season with rather rare rains. Temperatures vary greatly by altitude and location, but clear skies and sunny days are usually the best time to visit Zanzibar. There is another rainy season in November and December.
"light rain". These are much lighter than the main rain and are less reliable.
If it rains during the short rainy season, it usually dries up for several months in January and he in February. This is Tanzania's 'short dry season', after which the rains begin in earnest in March.
Itinerary for 5 Days Zanzibar Beach Holidays Tours
DAY 01: ARRIVING AT ZANZIBAR AIRPORT/PORT
distance: 2/1 km
time: About 15/7 minutes
Upon arrival at Zanzibar Airport/Port (morning arrival) meet our representative and drive to Tembo His House Hotel in the front part of Zanzibar Stone Town near Forodhani Gardens (Night Market).
Check into the Tembo House Hotel in Stone Town and rest for lunch (own account) and guided Stone Town tour after lunch. See Zanzibar Island Tours. The tour ends at the African House Hotel, a popular spot for sunset watchers. Then return to your hotel, a 5-minute walk from the African House Hotel. Overnight at Tembo House Hotel in Stone Town. Breakfast included.
The bed and breakfast option offers a variety of Zanzibarian cuisine at various restaurants in Stone Town, including the special atmosphere of Mercury's Restaurant, Monsoon Restaurant and Emerson's & Green Restaurant.
DAY 02: DOLPHINS AND JOZANI FOREST TOUR
distance: 55km
time: About 1:15 hours
On this day, after breakfast at the hotel, already at 08:00
Depart on a dolphin tour in Kizimkazi and return to Jozani Forest. The dolphin tour takes place in the Minai Bay Marine Reserve. See Zanzibar Island Tours. Your guide will organize everything for you. Part of the program is swimming with dolphins and snorkeling in the beautiful Minai Bay Marine Reserve. Snorkel gear is available at the starting point (ask your guide), mainly for those who need a mask and fins. Therefore lunch is included. At the starting point, press order before the tour starts.
Return probably around 3:00 Visit Jozani Forest, home to the endemic red colobus monkeys. See Zanzibar Island Tours. After visiting the Jozani Forest, drive back to the Tembo House Hotel in Stone Town for the night.
DAY 03: BOAT TRIP TO PRISON ISLAND - MATEMWE BEACH
time: half an hour
After breakfast at your hotel as early as 09:00 hrs. You will depart for Prison Island with a traditional engine wooded dhow (if you will go out for snorkeling please hire snorkeling gears from the boat man before leaving Stone town). Prison Island is once intended to be used as a place for concealment of slaves during the slave trade in East & Central Africa. The Island sometimes served as the quarantine during the outbreak of contagious diseases such as cholera & yellow fever. Today the Island is a breading site for some rare species of Giant Aldabra tortoises. See more at Zanzibar Island tours.
You may have lunch there (own account) before sailing back to Stone town & to Tembo house hotel. Late afternoon drive to Matemwe beach (distance 55 km. Time 1:15 hours. Check in at Sunshine Hotel Zanzibar, leisure time until dinner
DAY 04: FREE DAY AT MATEMWE BEACH
You can swim freely in the warm Indian Ocean on this day. On Zanzibar's eastern beaches, scuba diving and deep-sea fishing (organized by the hotel) are also available on Mnemba Island if you prefer to walk from the beach to the coral reefs that run south to north of the island. local fisherman.
Day 05: ZANZIBAR AIRPORT TRANSFER
After breakfast, transfer to Zanzibar airport for your return flight, depending on your flight time.
5 Days Zanzibar Beach Holidays
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