The 10 Day Zanzibar family holiday introduces you to most a famous attraction in Zanzibar through visiting different islands and participating in unique experiences such as swimming, sun bathing, visiting the most attractions in the stone town, taking part in a spice tour, nature walk in Jozani forest and more.
This tour combines nature and culture since you have a chance in visiting the two known Villages for preserving the Swahili culture. Create memories for a lifetime as you book this safari which can be tailored to suit your interest and time.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1. Arrival day in Zanzibar
The driver guide will pick you from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport and take you through briefing about this great 10 days Zanzibar family holiday. Later on, acquire all the required essentials in case you are missing any, like the local currencies and then transfer to the resort booked for your dinner and night stay.
Day 2. Stone town walking tour and visit the Prison Island
Take a stone town tour mainly by walking as you get and insight of the old houses that were built using coral stones with great architectural plan and where the name of the town originates.
Go through different sites such the former slave market which is now an Anglican church, visit the old town market where different goods are displayed such as spices, Swahili clothing, fresh fruits and vegetables and more. Visit Zanzibar memorial museum, house of wonders, old Indian dispensary, old Arab Fort and more. Have lunch at one of the local restaurants.
Take a boat tour to the prison island a home to giant Aldabra tortoise. Walk through the island learning about its history since it was used as a prison for rebellious slaves and later on turned to be an isolation place for people with yellow fever. It was then turned to be a home to giant Aldabra tortoises. Later on, head back to your resort hotel to enjoy the leisure evening.
Day 3. Safari blue boat trip
The day will start with your morning breakfast at your balcony of your room and then head to for a full day cruising on the ocean. Enjoy different activities of your coins such as sailing, snorkeling, tasting Zanzibar foods like barbeques and more.
This safari can either be private of sharing depending on the number or your choice. After head back to the accommodation for your dinner and overnight rest.
Day 4. Spice tour and Jozani forest walk
Wake up on breakfast which will be followed by a walk to the garden with different spices. Learn about the history of spices other coast of Zanzibar, different uses and more. Some of the spices are cloves, ginger, garlic, pepper, chili, turmeric, cinnamon, cardamom, vanilla to mention but a few.
Taste some foods or drinks where some of the spices are used. Later on, head to Jozani forest the only remaining natural forest of the island with different wildlife including monkeys and birds. A walk through this forest gives you a chance to spot red colobus monkeys, Sykes monkey, bush babies, Ader’s duikers and more of the birds, butterflies and more.
Day 5-6. Leisure on a resort beach
These two day will be spent having leisure and small beach activities such as swimming, sun bathing, beach soccer, walking on the beaches and more. Choose optional activities to do on these days.
Day 7. Swahili cultural tour
Take part is Swahili culture through visit Tumbatu island which is the third largest island in Zanzibar. This will be after breakfast, transfer to Nungwi island and then a boat cruise that will last for about an hour to Tumbatu island.
On this island, there are two Villages which are surrounded by coral and rocks and these are Jongowe and Kichangani. Learn more as you take a walk in these Villages through dress code, music and dances, traditional cooking classes, food tasting and many more. Cruise back to the hotel for your accommodation.
Day 8. Dolphin tour, Rock restaurant and traditional dhow cruise
Have a leisure breakfast which will be followed by playing with marine friends, the dolphins. The boat cruise to the area where these dolphins can be spotted. This will be followed by a cruise to the rock restaurant a place to enjoy Zanzibar local dishes on the rock.
Head back to your resort hotel for dinner with a traditional dhow cruise. These dhows were used by the early explorers-the Arabs as the only means of transport on water that are directed by the winds. This day will be full of great memories.
Day 9. Nungwi village cultural tour and Forodhani street food market
Have breakfast and head to Nungwi village for a cultural tour. This tour will be through visiting fishing Villages at this island of Nungwi island that is located in the northern part of Zanzibar. Visiting one of the markets allows you to explore some of the different types of fish sold here such as tuna, king fish, tilapia and more.
In the evening, visit the Forodhani street food market to taste different sea foods sold in this place. Some of the foods here are chapattis, samosas, pizza, Zanzibar pilau and many more. The great epic moments as you watch the sunset at the blue waters of the Indian ocean. Return to your hotel for overnight stay.
Day 10. Departure day
Have a leisurely breakfast on sunrise and then transfer to the airport where you board your flight back home to mark the end of this 10 days family holiday.
