Itinerary
DAY 1 :
ARRIVAL IN ZANZIBAR
TO STONE TOWN
Welcome to the beautiful island of Zanzibar. On your arrival you will be met by one of our representatives who will supervise your transfer to Stone Town to the Dhow Palace Hotel . Take in the sights and aromas of the old city, a UNESCO heritage site and cultural heart of the island. Here you have time to relax at the your hotel in the epicentre of Stone Town or as the sun starts to set, join the locals at the beachfront cafes and restaurants.
Meals: dinner
DAY 2:
STONE TOWN AND SURROUNDS
The day kicks off after breakfast with a comprehensive guided tour of Stone Town. Experience the rich history and unique architecture of the city before heading to the bustling markets, alleys and the former slave market. Lunch will be for your own account and we recommend you experience the food from a street vendor or food market. After lunch, we will head into the surrounding countryside to the Kizimbani Village where we will visit a spice plantation. Here you will be welcomed by the rich aroma of spices such as nutmeg, cinnamon and clove.
We’ll stop off at the Jozani Forest which is the last remaining habitat of the rare endemic Red Colobus Monkey. A local guide will accompany you on a walk through the Jozani Chwaka National Park to see this rare monkey. To get a real feel of the forest, you can also follow the boardwalk through the mangrove ecosystem. We’ll head back to Stone Town and the Dhow Palace Hotel for the night.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
DAY 3:
STONE TOWN TO PEMBA
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport to catch a flight to Pemba Island. Pemba Island is part of the Zanzibar Archipelago and is known for its lush, green hills and clove plantations. The Pemba Channel, with its coral reefs and abundant marine life, separates the island from mainland Tanzania. The main town, Chake Chake, has a ruined 18th-century fort with a museum. Offshore, Misali Island is home to the Fischer's Turaco, a colourful rare bird. For the next few nights on Pemba, we will be staying at the Misali Sunset Resort.
Meals: breakfast, dinner
DAYS 4-6:
PEMBA ISLAND
Each morning enjoy a full breakfast and thereafter the day is your own. You can take a stroll down the beach, head out on a snorkelling excursion or a have a romantic lunch on your private sandbank, “Infinity Island”. This is a must for couples looking to do something different. You can visit small scale farming communities and villages or spend your days scuba diving or deep-sea fishing.
Meals: breakfast, dinner
DAY 7:
PEMBA TO STONE TOWN
Celebrate your last day on Pemba by taking an early morning walk on the white sand beach and take some photos in the morning light. After breakfast, we’ll take a flight back to Zanzibar and Stone Town where you will overnight once again at the Dhow Palace Hotel. You will have time to enjoy a cocktail while admiring the sunset, walk along the shore, or simply read a book while you take in the local atmosphere.
Meals: breakfast, dinner
DAY 8:
STONE TOWN TO AIRPORT
After breakfast, it is time to say goodbye to this magical island and with loads of sun-drenched memories, you’ll be transferred to the airport for your flight back to the mainland.
Meals: breakfast
INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
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Accommodation in hotels and resorts on a full board basis
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Transportation on the island in a registered vehicle.
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Return flights from Zanzibar to Pemba
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English speaking driver/guide
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All vehicle entry fees in parks and reserves
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Unlimited game drives in all national parks mentioned above.
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All park fees and other government charges.
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Airport transfers and pick-up
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Lunch box and water while on game drives
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Government levy per person per night
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Medical kit and binoculars
EXCLUDED FROM THE PRICE
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All flights from the mainland to Zanzibar
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All water activities and watersports
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All alcoholic beverages at hotels and resorts
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Staff gratuities, tips etc (tipping guideline: US$20.00 per person per day)
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Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
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Any newly-implemented government taxes, levies, fuel or industry increases which are beyond our control
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Visa fees where relevant
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International airport departure taxes that are applicable from manned airports only, (these are to be paid in US$ cash upon departure unless included in your ticket)
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Any items of a personal nature
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Personal and travel insurance