A 7-day Spice Holiday in Zanzibar sounds like an incredible escape filled with rich history, beautiful beaches, and vibrant flavors! Here’s an itinerary that balances spice tours, beach relaxation, and cultural experiences to immerse you in Zanzibar’s charm

7 Days Spice Holiday Zanzibar

Day 1: Arrive in Zanzibar
On arrival in Zanzibar you will be met by our representative and transferred to the Seyyida Hotel. Following lunch, you will be picked up and shown around Stonetown. UNESCO has declared Stone Town as one of the world’s historic cities, and it’s now a protected area in Zanzibar. The 2-hour tour will take you to the most scenic parts of the Old Town. This is the cultural heart of Zanzibar. Our guides are experienced and very well conversant with the rich history of the Island.
The Old Town oozes magic and mystery and shafts and sharp light joust with deep shadows creating a fascinating world in the narrow streets. Highlights include the market, slave market, the cathedral (Cathedral Church of Christ) built in its site in 1874, Africa House, Gizanga Street and House of Wonders.
Transfer back to the Seyyida Hotel.
(Lunch and dinner is at client’s own discretion)

Day 2: Spice Tour, Jozani Forest and Konokono Beach Resort
After breakfast, pick you up from hotel and transfer to Kizimbani Village for the Spice Tour. For much of the year the scent of cloves is carried in the breezes from the clove buds drying the sun on road reside mats. The Spice Island as it is affectionately called has over forty of the most valuable tropical aromatic plants that were introduced over the last two centuries by the Oman Arabs. The spices are grown in the spice grades in the hills north of Stone Town. Our knowledgeable guides will take you through this fascinating tour. Spices can be tasted and even purchased. Following your Spice Tour you will enjoy lunch at a typical Zanzibari restaurant. After lunch you will enjoy a drive through the island to reach Jozani Forest.
At the Jozani Forest you will be met by a knowledgable guide who will tell you all about the secondary growth forest and point out various flora and fauna such as vervet monkeys, gorgeous butterflies and the red colobus monkey which can be seen no where else in the world!! Transfer to the Konokono Beach Resort
Overnight at Konokono Beach Resort
(Breakfast and lunch included, dinner is at client’s own discretion)

Day 3: Konokono Beach Resort
Following breakfast you will have the opportunity to spend your day relaxing on the pristine white sand beach on the Michamvi Penninsula on the Southeast coast of Zanzibar. Other activities include a visit to the hotels spa, kitesurfing on Peje beach or scuba dive the beautiful Mnemba Atoll.
Overnight at Konokono Beach Resort.
(Breakfast included, lunch and dinner is at client’s own discretion)

Day 4
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Fumba for Safari blue (Full day; all inclusive). Experience the best boat excursion in Zanzibar, departure from the village of Fumba in South West Zanzibar and we will take you to see the dolphins, sandbanks, islands and coral reefs of Menai Bay, a beautiful conservation area. Safari Blue is a full day and includes top quality snorkelling equipment with guides and instructors, ice cold sodas, mineral water and beer, a delicious Zanzibari seafood lunch with grilled fish and slipper lobster gastronomic fruit tasting, coffee and Amarula liqueur. We round the day off by returning to Fumba by traditional lateen sail.
Overnight at Konokono Beach Resort. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)

Day 5
Depart after morning breakfast for Prison Island tour. Our guides will take you throughout the small streets of Stone town, help you bargain your souvenirs and antics to take back home. Ideally combined with Prison Island and the Dhow Sunset Cruise. Proceed afterwards for the Sunset cruise. The Dhow is a traditional sailing boat of the type used for centuries for carrying cargo between Zanzibar and the Arabian Gulf. She has been converted into a beautifully restored sailing vessel, which will give you an insight into the real Zanzibar. She is equipped with safety equipment, sunshade, snorkeling equipment and boarding ladder. She is approximately 40 feet long and a crew of 6 will ensure your safety and comfort on board. Sit back and relax, enjoy the Zanzibar breezes and crystal clear turquoise waters.
Try your hand at fishing with a local fisherman, have lunch on a sandbank, swim and snorkel. Every day we offer a sunset cruise or an island hop including drinks and food. Private charters are also available on request.
Overnight at Konokono Beach Resort.

Day 6
Leisure day at Konokono Beach Resort.
(Breakfast included, lunch and dinner is at the client’s discretion)

Day 7
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to the airport for your flight out of Zanzibar or transfer to the ferry docks for your ride back to Dar Es Salaam.

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