Project Description
Program Highlights
- Length: 5 days
- Itinerary category: Beach Holiday
- Destination: Zanzibar island
- Travel activity: Walking safari, Swimming, Snorkelling and diving
- Major attractions: Indian ocean, Mnemba island, Stone town, Prison island, Nungwi beach
- Starting point: Stone town
- Ending point: Stone town
- Recommended items: light weight clothes, sunhats, long pants, t-shirts, sun glasses, pair of shorts,
Program Details
Day 1: Airport Arrival
Pickup by guide upon arrival and transfer to the booked hotel in Stone town. Delivery of a short tour briefing and check in the hotel. Dinner and an overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 2: Mnemba Island Day Tour
Have breakfast and prepare for a 1:30 hour drive to Nungwi. Transfer by boat to Mnemba island. The island by nature is a breeding site for turtles who are spotted together with dolphins and whale sharks. Enjoy swimming snorkeling and diving to spot school of fish including striped snapper and surgeon fish. Sail on a traditional dhow while heading to Muyuni beach for an outdoor seafood lunch. Get time to enjoy stunning view of the ocean before sailing back to Nungwi. Return back to the hotel in town for dinner and sleep.
Day 3: Stone Town Day Tour
Have breakfast and leave for a full day exploration in the beautiful and natural historical town. Explore the coastal town by paying a visit to House of wonders, Palace museum, Old Fort and Slave market. Get a chance to see the famous unique and stylish Zanzibar doors. Break for a barbeque lunch at a local restaurant. Visit the local shops for purchasing of handicrafts including ornaments. Return to the hotel for shower. Leave the hotel around 7:30 for a tasty outdoor meal at Forodhani gardens.
Day 4: Prison Island Tour and Transfer To Nungwi Beach
Transfer by boat to Prison island also known as Changuu island. Explore the beautiful island habituated by giant tortoises flanged by an amazing beach of reef centaur. Enjoy swimming or snorkeling getting you close to see variety of fish species including barracuda, longfin, rabbitfish, clown triggerfish, bannerfish. Break for lunch and head back to Stone town. Transfer to Nungwi beach for an overnight stay at the booked hotel.
Day 5: Beach Relaxation and Transfer To The Airport
Half day sea breezing in the beautiful ocean for ultimate relaxation of body and mind. Get a chance to enjoy swimming, snorkeling and diving in the satisfying waters. Break for lunch and return back to town. Drive to the airport to catch a flight back home.
