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Zanzibar Beach and Ocean Holidays (not online because of Chumbe)

14 Days Starting and ending in Zanzibar, Tanzania

Visiting: JETTY BAR, Zanzibar, paje, Kuza Cave, Pungume Island SandBank, Stone Town, Prison island zanzibar, Chumbe Island, Mnemba Island, Blue safari sandbank

Tour operator:

Beach and Safari Holidays

Tour code:

ZBO-15

Group Type:

Private

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 8

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

0-99

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Adventure Tours

Activities:

Snorkeling

Tour Overview

Embark on a cultural and coastal adventure in Zanzibar, where captivating experiences await. Dive into Swahili heritage, explore hidden caves, and discover the fascinating world of seaweed farming. Get up close with giant tortoises and unwind at a beachfront resort. Explore pristine sandbanks, snorkel in vibrant waters, and encounter a diverse marine ecosystem. Enjoy leisurely days by the beach and a mesmerizing sunset dhow cruise. This journey offers the perfect blend of culture, nature, and relaxation in the heart of Zanzibar. Day 1-2: Arrival in Zanzibar Upon your arrival at Zanzibar Airport, our driver will transfer you to your beachfront hotel, where you'll spend two days relaxing by the swimming pool or enjoying the breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean from our Jetty Bar. Day 3: Kuza Cave and Seaweed Farm Excursion Embark on a unique adventure exploring Kuza Cave, a 50-meter round sinkhole located in the jungle of Jambiani, East Coast Zanzibar. Learn about Swahili culture and the region's rich history. Afterward, visit the Seaweed Centre in Paje, supporting female seaweed farmers and the local community. Witness the seaweed farming process and the transformation of seaweed into beauty products. Day 4: Relax! Another day of relaxation awaits you at your beachfront resort. Day 5: Pungume Sandbank Exploration Discover Pungume Sandbank near Kizimkazi, a renowned area for fishing and dolphin spotting. Explore the sandbank, where you can relax, have lunch and enjoy swimming. Day 6: Relax! Savor more relaxation at your beachfront resort. Day 7: Explore Prison Island Today you will go to Stone Town, where you will spend the coming days. Take a boat trip from Stone Town to Prison Island, where you'll meet century-old giant tortoises. Spend the night at Shaba Boutique Hotel in the heart of Stone Town. Day 8: Discover Chumbe Island Experience exceptional snorkeling in the waters around Chumbe Island, known for its ecological innovation and vibrant coral reefs. Spend another night at the Shaba Boutique Hotel. Day 9-10: More relaxation at the beach! Today, after breakfast, our driver will bring you back to your beachfront hotel. Relax by the swimming pool or take in the Indian Ocean views at your beachside resort over the next two days. Day 11: Mnemba Atoll Snorkeling Depart from your hotel and embark on an exciting snorkeling adventure at Mnemba Atoll, known for its diverse marine life and crystal-clear waters. Day 12: Blue Safari Sail on a traditional Arab dhow across cobalt blue waters, stopping on a sandbank for relaxation. Enjoy tropical fruits and go snorkeling around the sandbank. Day 13: Sunset Dhow Cruise Relax during the day and end the day by hopping onto a local traditional Dhow for a sunset cruise. Day 14: Return Home After breakfast and check-out, a vehicle will be ready to transport you to Zanzibar Airport for your journey back home.

Highlights

  • Jambiani's Kuza Cave & Paje's Seaweed Centre

  • Prison Island's Giant Tortoises

  • Mnemba Atoll & Chumbe Island

  • Captivating Zanzibar Coastlines

Places You'll See

Jetty Bar

Jetty Bar

Pungume island

Pungume island

Guest in kuza cave

Guest in kuza cave

Peacock in Prison Island

Peacock in Prison Island

Guests at Mnemba Island doing Snorkeling

Guests at Mnemba Island doing Snorkeling

Guest with Tortoise in Prison Island

Guest with Tortoise in Prison Island

Zanzibar Beach

Zanzibar Beach

Sunset Dhow

Sunset Dhow

Itinerary

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Day 1 - 2 : Arrival in Zanzibar

Zanzibar Beach
Paradise Beach Resort Swimming pool
Jetty Bar

Location: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, JETTY BAR, Zanzibar

Accommodation: Resort, ResortParadise Beach Resort / Zanzibar Bay Resort / Dream of Zanzibar

Accommodation Name: Paradise Beach Resort / Zanzibar Bay Resort / Dream of Zanzibar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinks

Upon your arrival at Zanzibar Airport, our driver will transfer you to your beachfront hotel, where you'll spend two days relaxing by the swimming pool or enjoying the breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean from our Jetty Bar.

Day 3 : Kuza Cave and Seaweed Farm Excursion

Kuza cave Zanzibar
Kuza cave Zanzibar
Kuza cave Zanzibar

Location: paje, Kuza Cave, Zanzibar

Accommodation: Resort, Resort

Accommodation Name: Paradise Beach Resort / Zanzibar Bay Resort / Dream of Zanzibar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Embark on a unique adventure exploring Kuza Cave, a 50-meter round sinkhole located in the jungle of Jambiani, East Coast Zanzibar. Learn about Swahili culture and the region's rich history. Afterward, visit the Seaweed Centre in Paje, supporting female seaweed farmers and the local community. Witness the seaweed farming process and the transformation of seaweed into beauty products.

Day 4 : Relax!

Guests relaxing at Zanzibar Bay Resort Swimming Pool
Jetty Bar
Dream of Zanzibar Swimming pool

Location: Zanzibar, JETTY BAR

Accommodation: Resort, ResortResort

Accommodation Name: Paradise Beach Resort / Zanzibar Bay Resort / Dream of Zanzibar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Another day of relaxation awaits you at your beachfront resort.

Day 5 : Pungume Sandbank Exploration

Dolphins Pungume sandbank
Pungume sandbank
Pungume sandbank
Guest Pungume sandbank

Location: Pungume Island SandBank, Zanzibar

Accommodation: Resort, Resort

Accommodation Name: Paradise Beach Resort / Zanzibar Bay Resort / Dream of Zanzibar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Discover Pungume Sandbank near Kizimkazi, a renowned area for fishing and dolphin spotting. Enjoy the opportunity to swim with dolphins and explore the sandbank, where you can relax, have lunch, swim, and snorkel.

Day 6 : Relax!

Zanzibar Bay Resort
Paradise Beach Resort
Dream of Zanzibar

Location: Zanzibar, JETTY BAR

Accommodation: Resort, ResortResortResort

Accommodation Name: Paradise Beach Resort / Zanzibar Bay Resort / Dream of Zanzibar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Savor more relaxation at your beachfront resort.

Day 7 : Explore Prison Island

Stone town View
Shaba boutique hotel
Peacock in Prison island

Location: Stone Town, Prison island zanzibar, Zanzibar

Accommodation: Hotel, ResortShaba Boutique

Accommodation Name: Shaba Boutique Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today you will go to Stone Town, where you will spend the coming days. Take a boat trip from Stone Town to Prison Island, where you'll meet century-old giant tortoises. Spend the night at Shaba Boutique Hotel in the heart of Stone Town.

Day 8 : Discover Chumbe Island

Shaba Boutique Hotel
Shaba Boutique Hotel
Shaba Boutique Hotel

Location: Zanzibar, Chumbe Island

Accommodation: Hotel, Shaba Boutique

Accommodation Name: Shaba Boutique Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Experience exceptional snorkeling in the waters around Chumbe Island, known for its ecological innovation and vibrant coral reefs. Spend another night at the Shaba Boutique Hotel.

Day 9 - 10 : More relaxation at the beach!

Zanzibar Bay Resort - Swimming pool
Dream of Zanzibar
Paradise Beach Resort

Location: Zanzibar, JETTY BAR

Accommodation: Resort, Paradise Beach Resort / Zanzibar Bay Resort / Dream of Zanzibar

Accommodation Name: Paradise Beach Resort / Zanzibar Bay Resort / Dream of Zanzibar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinks

Today, after breakfast, our driver will bring you back to your beachfront hotel. Relax by the swimming pool or take in the Indian Ocean views at your beachside resort over the next two days.

Day 11 : Mnemba Atoll Snorkeling

Mnemba Atoll
Guest swimming at Mnemba Atoll
Guests at Mnemba Atoll doing Snorkeling

Location: Mnemba Island, Zanzibar

Accommodation: Resort, Resort

Accommodation Name: Paradise Beach Resort / Zanzibar Bay Resort / Dream of Zanzibar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Depart from your hotel and embark on an exciting snorkeling adventure at Mnemba Atoll, known for its diverse marine life and crystal-clear waters.

Day 12 : Blue Safari

Guests doing Snorkelling

Location: Blue safari sandbank, Zanzibar

Accommodation: Resort, Resort

Accommodation Name: Paradise Beach Resort / Zanzibar Bay Resort / Dream of Zanzibar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Sail on a traditional Arab dhow across cobalt blue waters, stopping on a sandbank for relaxation. Enjoy tropical fruits and go snorkeling around the sandbank.

Day 13 : Sunset Dhow Cruise

Sunset Dhow Cruise
Sunset Dhow Cruise
Sunset Dhow Cruise

Location: Zanzibar

Accommodation: Resort, Resort

Accommodation Name: Paradise Beach Resort / Zanzibar Bay Resort / Dream of Zanzibar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Relax during the day and end the day by hopping onto a local traditional Dhow for a sunset cruise.

Day 14 : Return Home

Breakfast
Seafront Restaurant
Drivers with Van at Zanzibar Airport

Location: Zanzibar, Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

Accommodation: Resort, ResortResort

Accommodation Name: Paradise Beach Resort / Zanzibar Bay Resort / Dream of Zanzibar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Drinks

After breakfast and check-out, a vehicle will be ready to transport you to Zanzibar Airport for your journey back home.

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    Paradise Beach Resort /Zanzibar Bay Resort /Dream of Zanzibar Shaba Boutique Hotel

  • Meals

    All Inclusive

  • Transport

    Hotel pickup and drop-off Van

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What's Not Included

  • Additional Services

  • International Travel

  • Optional

  • All Zanzibar extra charges collected at property : Resort fee USD 12.50 per person per stay and City tax USD 5 per person per night.

    All Zanzibar extra charges collected at property : Resort fee USD 12.50 per person per stay and City tax USD 5 per person per night.

  • Zanzibar travel insurance. More information : https://visitzanzibar.go.tz

    Kindly note that there is a Travel Insurance Required for All Tourists in Zanzibar from the Governement . Inbound Travel insurance is a mandatory requirement for all travellers, regardless of their existing medical or travel insurance covers, and can be purchased online via a QR code before arrival at USD 44 per person.Visit the official Zanzibar tourism website

Mode of Transport

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Van

Accommodation

Day 1-6: Paradise Beach Resort / Comfort = Zanzibar Bay Resort / Luxury= Dream of Zanzibar
Day 7-8: Shaba Boutique Hotel
Day 9 - 13: Paradise Beach Resort / Comfort = Zanzibar Bay Resort / Luxury= Dream of Zanzibar

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  • Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

    yes

  • Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

    yes

  • What currencies are required for this tour?

    USD

  • What is the tipping policy?

    Optional

  • Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?

    yes

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    yes

  • Are airport transfers included in this tour?

    yes

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    All our tours are private, which means your travelling companions will be the people you have booked the tour with together with our driver guide.

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    When you book a tour including flight tickets, you will receive the flight tickets before you travel.

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    Unfortunately it is not possible to join the tour once it has already departed. But, our tours depart every single day!

  • What is the best time to travel to Tanzania and Zanzibar?

    Tanzania and Zanzibar know dry and rainy seasons. Each season knows its own beauty, making travelling to Tanzania and Zanzibar suitable all year round.

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    When the date of the tour needs to be modified, kindly send us a message.

Reviews of this operator

Roro  

A great first safari experience!

11-Apr-2023

Great 8 days safari experience, saw all big 5s and some bonuses (3 cheetah encounters) in the rain season! Our guide Khalid is experienced and very knowledgeable, he answered all our questions about the animals and knows about the route very well, we can't imagine having this trip without him. I would highly recommend having a safari with Khalid. For accommodations, we stayed at 3 locations of the Africa Safari lodges, Lake Manyara, South Serengeti, and Serengeti Ikoma. All the staffs we have encountered were super nice and helpful and tried their best to meet our needs, kudos to the Africa Safari lodge staffs!

Ruth  

Invest in your memories

02-Apr-2023

We are now enjoying the second phase of our holiday, relaxing in Zanzibar for 7 nights after an 8 night safari on the mainland. We are a group of 6 friends and have all had the most wonderful time. Our special holiday was made even more special by our guide, Christopher. He looked after us like friends and made sure each one of us had the experience of a lifetime. We have felt thoroughly spoiled and cannot recommend Christopher highly enough. Wonderful.

Maureen T  

The best safari guide ever...

02-Apr-2023

Safari followed by beach resort. Personalised itinerary to suit our group of friends. Amazing staff at the lodges. Excellent food in all of them. One amazing safari guide...CHRISTOPHER! This is my 6th safari and 3rd one in Tanzania. We visited lake Maynara, Ngorongo crate, lake Natron and Serengeti. Without doubt Christopher is the best guide I've had the pleasure of meeting. His knowledge of wildlife and flora is outstanding. He made sure we saw the big 5 and so much more! Over 70 different bird species and even a Caracal, one of the rarest cats living in the Serengeti. Thank you Christopher. This is a trip I will always remember because of you.

Stuart E  

Amazing 8 day Safari… with an amazing guide

30-Mar-2023

My wife and I came with friends as a group of six. It was our first so we had no idea what to expect… Africa Safari was our chosen company for our tailor made Safari. They were excellent beforehand and throughout our whole trip. All the accommodation, staff and food has been fantastic. Our guide was Christopher… What an amazing guy and guide he is. I can honestly say that he really made the Safari something extra special for us. He looked after us so well and his knowledge of the areas, wildlife and flora is second to none. Thanks to Christopher we managed to see the top 5 as well as many, many other animals and around 100 species of birds. If we ever return to Tanzania for Safari, we will be requesting Christopher’s services. I can’t recommend him highly enough, he is a true asset to the company … we met as clients, but departed as friends. Thank you Africa Safari and massive thank you to Christopher…. Number 1 guide

Wouter  

Simply awesome

24-Apr-2023

Oh what a great experience did we have with our safari tour to Tarangire and Ngorongoro. We saw the big 5 in only two days and many more. Always helpfull and flexible guide who knows his stuff. Thankyou for the experience! Would definitely recommend.

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    Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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