Zanzibar Escape

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For those looking for a short getaway on the beautiful Tanzanian Island of Zanzibar, look no further than our 6-day Zanzibar Escape. The tour combines historical Stone Town, a Spice and Island tour, and a tour of Jozani Forest with time on Nungwi Beach
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

What's this trip about?

    For those looking for a short getaway on the beautiful Tanzanian Island of Zanzibar, look no further than our 6-day Zanzibar Escape. The tour combines historical Stone Town, a Spice and Island tour, and a tour of Jozani Forest with time on Nungwi Beach

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Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 1 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityArusha
End CityZanzibar

Destinations

  • Africa

Attractions

  • Arusha
  • Zanzibar

Trip includes

    • 5 nights accommodation in hotels
    • All transport by landcruiser or similar
    • Entrance fees for included sightseeing
    • Local guides for sightseeing tours and activities as per the itinerary
    • Meals as indicated in the itinerary

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Itinerary

Day 1 Zanzibar
Your Zanzibar tour starts today. You have the option of either flying directly to Zanzibar or you can take a ferry from Dar es Salaam. Regardless of what you choose, we’ll be waiting to meet and greet you once you arrive on the island. We’ll take you to your accommodation in Stone Town, help you settle in and the rest of the day is yours to enjoy at your leisure.

OVERNIGHT:
Stone Town hotel

MEALS:
Dinner, Lunch

EXTRAS:
Single Room Supplement (TASGZE)

Day 2 Stone Town
Stone has a rich history and once served as an important stop on both the Slave and Spice Trade routes. We start things today with a visit to Changuu Island - once known as Prison Island - as it was originally planned to be a prison but instead became a quarantine facili...
OVERNIGHT:
Stone Town hotel

MEALS:
Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

EXTRAS:
None

Day 3 Spice Tour - Jozani Forest - Nungwi
Today we head to Nungwi Island, famed for the luxurious Nungwi Beach and our home for the next three nights. Along the way, we’ll stop for a Spice Tour and also explore the Jozani Forest, which was built to conserve the endangered Red Colobus monkeys, but be sure to also keep an eye out to spot the elusive duiker and a variety of bird and butterfly species.

OVERNIGHT:
Nungwi hotel

MEALS:
Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

EXTRAS:
None

Day 4 Nungwi
You have a free day to simply enjoy Nungwi Beach. If you’re looking to enjoy some watersports, there’s plenty of options available: fishing, snorkelling, scuba diving and more.

OVERNIGHT:
Nungwi hotel

MEALS:
Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

EXTRAS:
None

Day 5 Nungwi
It's more free time in Nungwi today - so if you couldn’t fit in everything you wanted to do yesterday, you have another chance today!

OVERNIGHT:
Nungwi hotel

MEALS:
Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

EXTRAS:
None

Day 6 Stone Town
After a relaxing few days in Nungwi, we head back to Stone Town. You can book a few extra nights in Stone Town or leave the island via the seaport or ferry.

OVERNIGHT:
N/A

MEALS:
Breakfast

EXTRAS:
None

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International flights (available on request)
    • Visas
    • Travel insurance (compulsory, available on request)
    • Meals not indicated in the itinerary
    • Drinks, snacks, tips and other personal expenses (e.g. laundry)
    • Tips for guides and drivers
    • Entrance fees and activities not mentioned above
    • Any other items not mentioned above
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