Zanzibar is a Tanzanian archipelago off the coast of East Africa. It is also well known as Jiji la Zanzibar in Swahili. Zanzibar offers different and amazing activities therefore planning to have a safari to Zanzibar you will never be disappointed. This safari takes you to places of wonder such as Prison Island where you will be able to learn the history of the giant tortoises and the island itself, have a city tour around Zanzibar then finally a tour to Stone Town.
It will proceed and lead you to numerous amazing adventures such as the spice tour where you visit the farm and learn more about the fruits and spices found in the farm with their uses and medicinal roles. During this 7-day safari, you will also have a blue boat trip that creates another world for you as watch clear waters, leads you to sandbanks and many interesting things including taking you to Fumba village for more.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1. Arrival at the airport.
As soon as you arrive at the airport, our team will be eagerly waiting to welcome you with a great smile. The safari guide will brief you about the safari then later drive to the booked hotel for dinner and overnight stay. You can opt to have a night city tour around Zanzibar city and compare their lifestyle during night hours with your country or sleep.
Day 2. Transfer to Zanzibar stone town, optional activity or relax
Have your early breakfast from the hotel then later depart to the stone town approaching lunch hours. Check-in with the booked hotel for lunch and in the afternoon, you can move for a prison island tour which is about 5.6 kilometers Northwest of Stone Town. You have a chance to spot the giant tortoises and the historical background of the island itself. Drive back to the hotel in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 3. Zanzibar Stone City Tour
Zanzibar is an island of wonders and also a town built on water shores therefore have your well-prepared breakfast then jump into your safari car and head for a stone city tour around Zanzibar. Grab a chance to visit iconic places such as Christ church, the Old Fort and others. In the afternoon after having your lunch, move for a historical site tour and learn more about the Zanzibar background if time permits also visit the former slave market.
Day 4. Zanzibar safari blue and Fumba village tour in the south
Have your breakfast early in the morning, then later move for the blue boat safari. This adventure includes sailing on the clear waters in traditional dhows that take you to the most beautiful creatures that make your safari more colorful and enjoyable. For example, exploring the Menai Bay Conservation area in your wooden Dhow, watching Dolphins at play, going to the shores on the powdery sandbank and so many others.
Later you will proceed to Fumba village on the Tanzanian island of Unguja which is part of Zanzibar located in the southwest parts of the island for more adventurous creatures.
Day 5. Spice plantation tour
Wake up in the morning for breakfast, join your driver guide and move for another amazing adventure, the Zanzibar spice plantation tour. The activity lasts for one hour with a well-experienced tour guide who leads you to a farm of fruits and spices which almost every kitchen use on earth. A lot of spices will be spotted during this tour such as cloves, nutmeg, cardamom, black peppers, cinnamon and much more which are used to bring and add aroma to the meal as well as different medicinal functions.
You may also opt to take lunch immediately from the farm tour and use these species but on your wish or buy some to take home for further use. Retreat to the hotel after this adventure and relax.
Day 6. Full-day relaxation at the beach
On the day of your safari, you will rise from your warm bed, enjoy your delicious breakfast then chill at the lodge as you sunbathe as well as tour around for beautiful creatures like flowers, butterflies, amazing views and many others.
After lunch, you can opt to slop to the beach for fresh air, fishing, canoeing, scuba diving or any other depending on your choice. Later move back to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 7. Departure.
Zanzibar City is also well known as Jiji la Zanzibar in Swahili, therefore, after enjoying your delicious breakfast pack all your belongings and check out with the lodge. Embark on your journey a gain and drive heading to Zanzibar. Your safari driver guide will smartly drop you at the airport and if time still grants you can first visit any nearest craft shop in Zanzibar city and buy a souvenir to take home for remembrance.