Zanzibar & the Spice Coast

Zanzibar

Zanzibar & the Spice Coast

5 days · Private · Beach & culture

Overview

Stone Town at its own pace, then the north-east coast — reef, dhow and a shoreline that empties at low tide.

Highlights

  • A spice farm that is a working farm
  • Sunset dhow from Kendwa
  • Two nights in Stone Town
Best time to travelJune – October, December – February
AccommodationLodges and tented camps as listed in the itinerary, all en-suite.
TransportPrivate 4×4 with a pop-up roof, and light aircraft where the itinerary says so.
MealsFull board on safari; breakfast only on transfer days.

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Arrive Stone Town

    Transfer from the airport and an afternoon walking the old town before the light goes.

    Stone Town Emerson on Hurumzi Dinner

  2. Day 2

    Stone Town and a spice farm

    The old quarter in the morning, a working spice farm after lunch — not the staged version.

    Stone Town Emerson on Hurumzi Breakfast, lunch

  3. Day 3

    North to Kendwa

    Across the island to the north-east coast. The afternoon is yours.

    Kendwa Kilindi Breakfast, dinner 1h30

  4. Day 4

    Reef and dhow

    Morning on the reef, sunset on a dhow. Between the two, nothing at all.

    Kendwa Kilindi All meals

  5. Day 5

    Departure

    A last morning on the beach, then the transfer to the airport.

    Zanzibar Breakfast

What is and is not included

Included

  • All park and conservation fees
  • Professional driver-guide
  • 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • Accommodation as listed
  • Drinking water throughout

Not included

  • International flights
  • Tanzania visa
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips for guide and camp staff
  • Personal spending
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