5 Day Zanzibar Sailing Tour-Yacht Cruise
Tanzania
7:30 pm
Description
5 Day Zanzibar Sailing Tour-Yacht Cruise part of Africa private tours offering you a taste of Tanzania holidays after a Serengeti wildlife safari.Plan and book a getaway sailing and diving cruise in the most beautiful district of East Africa!
Day 01: Arrival On The Island
Meet and greet at Zanzibar International Airport and get transferred to Zanzibar Stone Town at Serena Hotel. The Hotel is tucked into the Zanzibar seafront, amidst the exotic sultan's palaces, Portuguese forts, ancient dhow harbors and bright bazaars of Stone Town. An ambiance of relaxed sophistication has been created in each of the 51 rooms and suites, with wood-framed louver doors opening onto private balconies with uninterrupted Indian Ocean views. The rooftop Terrace Seafood Restaurant offers fresh-caught seafood and extraordinary views of the bay, the perfect place to unwind after a day’s venture into Spice Town. Weekly authentic Swahili banquets can be enjoyed by the pool at Baharia Restaurant, whilst Masahani Bar offers signature cocktails and live performances. Dinner and overnight stay at Zanzibar Serena Hotel on half board basis.
Day 02: Combination of Spice & Stone Town Tours
After breakfast, we drive to Kizimbani at 09h00 for the spice tour and lunch. Explore the island and its hidden treasures at a relaxed pace. Travel deep into the interior to see the fragrant spice plantations. Discover how pods, bark, buds, and berries are harvested and dried. The intoxicating aromas of fresh cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg will delight the senses and stimulate appetites, so while you are on the island please be sure to sample the sweet tropical fruits, fresh seafood and zesty curries Zanzibar is famous for. This is the cheapest place to buy locally made perfumes, oils, and spice rings. After taking a special locally prepared spice lunch we will drive back to Zanzibar Stone Town for leisure before we proceed with Zanzibar Stone Town tour.
A World Heritage Site boasts a labyrinth of winding alleys, bustling marketplaces, beautifully carved wooden doors, breathtaking mosques, and grand Arab residences. With streets too small and tightly packed for cars to cruise along, Stone Town is perfect for pedestrians. And getting lost. Stone Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is Zanzibar’s biggest city which got its name from the fact that many of the gorgeous 19th-century buildings are built from coral stone. It may look ramshackle at first, but this intriguing town is a living time capsule. The architecture here has been shaped by generations of explorers and spice traders and provides many interesting photography opportunities. We will pay a visit to some of the most interesting and attractive sites of Zanzibar Stone Town including the former slave market, National Museum, Old Fort and City Market. Dinner and overnight stay at Zanzibar Serena Hotel.
Day 03: Yacht Cruise-Sailing Tour
We leave in Zanzibar Stone for Nungwi at 07h20. At 09h00 we get onboard and starts sailing slowly to Mnemba Atoll. Recently declared a marine conservation area, Mnemba Island and its surrounding coral atoll is a piece of paradise just waiting to be discovered. The island is surrounded by vibrant colorful reefs and a warm crystal-clear shallow ocean. The atoll covers an area of almost 10 sq km and is the best location in Zanzibar to spend a day on a yacht. The depth of the water is shallow and crystal clear making it perfect for snorkeling. The reef is protected, and the marine life is rich with a wide variety of corals, tropical reef fish, turtles and a whole lot more. There are also resident dolphins, so there is often the chance to see them with the dolphins. A true highlight in any language! On the Yacht you will be enjoying with great food (lunch), snacks, Soft drinks, music, Local beers, Wine, Snorkelling, Kayaks, Stand Up Paddle Boards, Fishing -Trolling fishing gear. This tour will end up at 18h00. Dinner and stay overnight at Zanzibar Serena Hotel on bed & breakfast basis.
Day 04: Leisure Day-Zanzibar City Tour
This is your day to relax on the beach, beside the swimming pool or you can just stretch your legs by walking around Stone Town. This atmospheric and mystical town is the cultural and historical heart of Zanzibar. It was constructed from coral stone during the 19th and 20th century. It was declared a World Heritage Site in 2000. Stone Town is a very lively place where you’ll find a mixture of Arabic, African, Indian and European cultures living comfortably together. As you walk through the labyrinth of streets too narrow for cars to pass, you can see mosques, churches and temples side to side. Dinner and overnight stay on bed and breakfast basis at Zanzibar Serena Hotel.
Day 05: Departure-End of Zanzibar Tour
Depending on your flight time, after breakfast you can relax at the Hotel, lie beside the swimming pool reading your books or just walk around the City as you wait for your pick up time to Zanzibar Seaport or Zanzibar International Airport to catch your flight back home or to another destination. End of the tour.
Price includes
• 4-night accommodation in Zanzibar Stone Town at Serena Hotel based on BB, dinner on the arrival day, transfer from Airport to Stone Town, transfer from Stone town back to Airport
• combination of Stone Town tour and spice tour with lunch on the spice plantations.
• full-day yacht cruise which includes boat, snorkeling equipment, fruits, fishing gear, lunch, and soft drinks; bottled drinking water while on tours and transfers, travel permit, guide services, entrance fees, all government tax, and VAT.
Price does not include
Entry VISA, arrival & departure tax, things of personal nature, tip for drivers, guides and other staff, anything not mentioned in the itinerary.