8 Days Zanzibar Bliss

Safari Highlights

Beach Sundowners
Great Hospitality
Beach Excursions
Great Zanzibari Culture
Spectacular Views
White Sandy Beaches
Excuisite Sea Food
Water Sports

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival Dar Es Salaam, Fly Zanzibar

Arrive Dar-es-Salaam. Fly to Zanzibar (20min). Transfer to Zanzibar Palace Hotel. BB

Days 2-4 Explore Zanzibar Palace Hotel

Spend the next 3 nights exploring Zanzibar Paace Hotel. Zanzibar Palace Hotel is an exclusive boutique hotel located right in the heart of Stone Town in Zanzibar. Here, You will experience the authentic Zanzibar atmosphere! with a unique style and strong focus on high quality service and modern comfort. The Zanzibar Palace Hotel atmosphere makes it a perfect place to unwind. In addition, the location makes it an ideal base to explore and experience all the beauties of this magical town and Island. Meals and accommodation at Zanzibar Palace Hotel. AI

Days 5 Spice Island, Zanzibar Serena Hotel

After breakfast, you will take a tour of Zanzibar Spice Island. Known as the Spice Island, the beautiful island of Zanzibar on Africa's east coast is bursting with culture and history, seemingly at odds with its idyllic geography of white-sand beaches with palms swaying lazily in the sea breeze. Together this makes Zanzibar a fabulous place to explore as well as a dream to relax and unwind.

Located just 40 kilometres off the coast of Tanzania and just six degrees south of the equator, Zanzibar Island is referred to locally as 'Unguja' and is known internationally as the 'Spice Island'. An important trading centre of the Indian Ocean region in the nineteenth century the island became famous for spices and fresh produce, and supposedly boasts the sweetest pineapple in the world. The island is characterized by the magic of historic Stone Town and beautiful sandy beaches fringed with coral reefs.

You will transfer to Zanzibar Serena Inn for your meals and accommodation. AI

Days 6-7 Zanzibar Serena Inn

Full day spent at leisure at the Zanzibar Serena Hotel. Zanzibar Serena Inn is a large luxury hotel whose charm comes as much from the service as it does the fact that it occupies a prime spot along the town’s beach front. The food at Serena is very good, although the Seafood rooftop restaurant pips the Bahari for both position and quality. Much is made by guests of the service, which is uniformly attentive, kind and professional. All Meals and accommodation at Zanzibar Serena Hotel. AI.

Days 8 Departure / End of Adventure

Transfer to airport (1hr). Fly to Dar-es-Salaam (20min). Depart Dar-es-Salaam

Featured Accommodation

Zanzibar Palace Hotel

Zanzibar

Zanzibar Palace Hotel is a nine room boutique hotel in which Zanzibar's rich history is integrated with Arabian, Indian and English designs in combination with all modern comforts. Each room has its own unique decor with many locally originating antique pieces of furniture, magical beds, Persian rugs, colourful silks, etc. The hotel has quickly become one of our favourites if you wish to stay in the centre of Stone Town.

There is a lovely homely feel to this place as it is run by the owners, a Dutch couple, Co and Frans. The establishment has all the mod cons you hope for while still ensuring it retains all the charm of a traditional Stone Town accommodation. It has a restaurant with excellent food and a lovely subtle Spa which is a great way to relax after a day of touring this ancient city.

Zanzibar Serena Hotel

Zanzibar

Idyllically situated on the seafront of ancient Stone Town, and flanked by an exotic mix of sultan’s palaces, Portuguese forts, ancient dhow harbors and bright bazaars, the Zanzibar Serena Hotel is a haven of tranquility and opulence among the bustle of one of Africa’s ancient and enchanting towns. The hotel has been styled to represent the epitome of Swahili style, ethnic elegance and Arabic opulence.

After the heat and dust of Stone Town, the accommodations in the Zanzibar Serena Hotel is a haven of cool and shade. With high ceilings, shuttered windows and cool white walls, the rooms are constructed in the traditional Swahili manner. Each of the 51 rooms and suites is adorned with arched niches, antique plates and brass lamps and feature traditionally carved furniture with basket weave and ceramic inlay. Dine at the Baharia Restaurant onsite, which offers a selection of international dishes and inspired interpretations of traditional Swahili recipes. Guests are also welcome to enjoy Baharia’s weekly Swahili banquets by the pool.

Tour Inclusions

Luxury accommodation as specified on itinerary
Airport and road Transfers.
All meals including breakfast, lunch and dinner as per itinerary
Local beverages including teas/coffees, soft drinks, local brand beers, local spirits and house wines
Airport and road Transfers.