Zanzibar is an archipelago situated in the Indian Ocean, approximately 25 to 50 kilometers off the coast of mainland Tanzania. The largest island, Unguja, is known for its pristine beaches, historic Stone Town, and diverse marine life. This tropical paradise is renowned for its rich cultural heritage, including its role in the spice trade and Swahili history.
Upon arrival in Zanzibar, transfer to the Hotel. Check-in at 1400 hrs (breakfast is not included). Rest of the day is free for leisure. Overnight in Zanzibar.
08:00am – You shall be picked up ex Hotel for Safari Blue. Original and the best, ‘Safari Blue’ is a full-day excursion using locally made traditional sailing dhows of between 8 to 10 metres in length, carrying up to 22passengers plus crew. These passenger-carrying dhows are fitted with outboard engines, marine VHF radios, gas inflatable life jackets, sunshade, boarding ladder, waterproof bags and first aid kit with DAN oxygen unit.
On arrival at Fumba you are given a briefing and a lifejacket demo. You then board the dhows and set off to
Explore the bay and search for the dolphins. Dolphins have been spotted on at least 85% of these trips.
Later in the morning stop on a sandbank. Guides, who can safely lead the snorkelling session and show points of interest, accompany you. For beginners or those who are not confident swimmers, there are inflatable snorkelling vests and the guides can give tuition. After snorkelling sample a fresh green coconut before sailing to another sandbank for lunch. During the morning a catering boat has gone on ahead to prepare lunch which is served on teak picnic tables set up beneath smart canvas sunshades. Lunch is a traditional Zanzibari meal followed by fruit tasting, with a selection of different tropical fruit. Cold drinks are available throughout the day.
There are no formal changing facilities at Fumba so please wear your swimming things under your clothes. Bring water proof shoes for boarding the dhows and bring towels, sunscreen and a spare T-shirt for snorkeling.
Overnight in Zanzibar
Meal: Breakfast
08:30hrs –Guaranteed to waken your senses. Visit spice plantations where you will have the opportunity to pick, smell & savour fruit & spices that you have probably never seen on the supermarket shelf. Commencing at the ruins of the Maruhubi Palace, via the site of David Livingston’s house (one of Africa’s greatest explorers) the journey continues north toward the Kidichi Persian Baths. From here we continue to the rural areas were local farmers live & produce some of the world’s most exotic fruit and spices. Cloves, star fruit, ‘bulls heart’, tangerine trees, lemon grass, mango steen and lip-stick trees, to name but a few, are what you can expect to see – according to the seasons. Perhaps you will fancy buying a basket of freshly picked spices to take home with you!
Meal: Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel, then check out and proceed to Zanzibar Airport for your departure home.
Meal: Breakfast
Zanzibar is an archipelago situated in the Indian Ocean, approximately 25 to 50 kilometers off the coast of mainland Tanzania. The largest island, Unguja, is known for its pristine beaches, historic Stone Town, and diverse marine life. This tropical paradise is renowned for its rich cultural heritage, including its role in the spice trade and Swahili history.
Upon arrival in Zanzibar, transfer to the Hotel. Check-in at 1400 hrs (breakfast is not included). Rest of the day is free for leisure. Overnight in Zanzibar.
08:00am – You shall be picked up ex Hotel for Safari Blue. Original and the best, ‘Safari Blue’ is a full-day excursion using locally made traditional sailing dhows of between 8 to 10 metres in length, carrying up to 22passengers plus crew. These passenger-carrying dhows are fitted with outboard engines, marine VHF radios, gas inflatable life jackets, sunshade, boarding ladder, waterproof bags and first aid kit with DAN oxygen unit.
On arrival at Fumba you are given a briefing and a lifejacket demo. You then board the dhows and set off to
Explore the bay and search for the dolphins. Dolphins have been spotted on at least 85% of these trips.
Later in the morning stop on a sandbank. Guides, who can safely lead the snorkelling session and show points of interest, accompany you. For beginners or those who are not confident swimmers, there are inflatable snorkelling vests and the guides can give tuition. After snorkelling sample a fresh green coconut before sailing to another sandbank for lunch. During the morning a catering boat has gone on ahead to prepare lunch which is served on teak picnic tables set up beneath smart canvas sunshades. Lunch is a traditional Zanzibari meal followed by fruit tasting, with a selection of different tropical fruit. Cold drinks are available throughout the day.
There are no formal changing facilities at Fumba so please wear your swimming things under your clothes. Bring water proof shoes for boarding the dhows and bring towels, sunscreen and a spare T-shirt for snorkeling.
Overnight in Zanzibar
Meal: Breakfast
08:30hrs –Guaranteed to waken your senses. Visit spice plantations where you will have the opportunity to pick, smell & savour fruit & spices that you have probably never seen on the supermarket shelf. Commencing at the ruins of the Maruhubi Palace, via the site of David Livingston’s house (one of Africa’s greatest explorers) the journey continues north toward the Kidichi Persian Baths. From here we continue to the rural areas were local farmers live & produce some of the world’s most exotic fruit and spices. Cloves, star fruit, ‘bulls heart’, tangerine trees, lemon grass, mango steen and lip-stick trees, to name but a few, are what you can expect to see – according to the seasons. Perhaps you will fancy buying a basket of freshly picked spices to take home with you!
Meal: Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel, then check out and proceed to Zanzibar Airport for your departure home.
Meal: Breakfast
Zanzibar is an archipelago situated in the Indian Ocean, approximately 25 to 50 kilometers off the coast of mainland Tanzania. The largest island, Unguja, is known for its pristine beaches, historic Stone Town, and diverse marine life. This tropical paradise is renowned for its rich cultural heritage, including its role in the spice trade and Swahili history.
Upon arrival in Zanzibar, transfer to the Hotel. Check-in at 1400 hrs (breakfast is not included). Rest of the day is free for leisure. Overnight in Zanzibar.
08:00am – You shall be picked up ex Hotel for Safari Blue. Original and the best, ‘Safari Blue’ is a full-day excursion using locally made traditional sailing dhows of between 8 to 10 metres in length, carrying up to 22passengers plus crew. These passenger-carrying dhows are fitted with outboard engines, marine VHF radios, gas inflatable life jackets, sunshade, boarding ladder, waterproof bags and first aid kit with DAN oxygen unit.
On arrival at Fumba you are given a briefing and a lifejacket demo. You then board the dhows and set off to
Explore the bay and search for the dolphins. Dolphins have been spotted on at least 85% of these trips.
Later in the morning stop on a sandbank. Guides, who can safely lead the snorkelling session and show points of interest, accompany you. For beginners or those who are not confident swimmers, there are inflatable snorkelling vests and the guides can give tuition. After snorkelling sample a fresh green coconut before sailing to another sandbank for lunch. During the morning a catering boat has gone on ahead to prepare lunch which is served on teak picnic tables set up beneath smart canvas sunshades. Lunch is a traditional Zanzibari meal followed by fruit tasting, with a selection of different tropical fruit. Cold drinks are available throughout the day.
There are no formal changing facilities at Fumba so please wear your swimming things under your clothes. Bring water proof shoes for boarding the dhows and bring towels, sunscreen and a spare T-shirt for snorkeling.
Overnight in Zanzibar
Meal: Breakfast
08:30hrs –Guaranteed to waken your senses. Visit spice plantations where you will have the opportunity to pick, smell & savour fruit & spices that you have probably never seen on the supermarket shelf. Commencing at the ruins of the Maruhubi Palace, via the site of David Livingston’s house (one of Africa’s greatest explorers) the journey continues north toward the Kidichi Persian Baths. From here we continue to the rural areas were local farmers live & produce some of the world’s most exotic fruit and spices. Cloves, star fruit, ‘bulls heart’, tangerine trees, lemon grass, mango steen and lip-stick trees, to name but a few, are what you can expect to see – according to the seasons. Perhaps you will fancy buying a basket of freshly picked spices to take home with you!
Meal: Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel, then check out and proceed to Zanzibar Airport for your departure home.
Meal: Breakfast
