Detailed Day Wise Itinerary

• Day 1: ARRIVAL ZANZIBAR �STONE TOUR AND SPICE TOUR

  Upon arrival in Zanzibar, our staff will be waiting to receive you at the airport. We kick start your holiday with a visit to Stone Town and a spice tour. Below is a brief regarding the day tours Stone tour: This is a walking tour that takes you through the fabled Stone Town, where history appears to stand still. With visits to the House of Wonders, the former slave market for the East African Slave trade, and the Arab Fort amongst others, it is a fascinating look at the essence of Zanzibar. The architectural style of Stone Town buildings is a unique mixture of various influences and cultures. You will see Zanzibar's bustling market, winding alleyways, ornately carved and studded doors, two cathedrals, and countless mosques! Stone Town has some excellent gift shops with plenty of souvenirs and handicrafts to choose from. A guided walk through this colorful and alternating city with tour knowledgeable tour guides, who know not only the fun of Stone Town but also cruel stories to tell about the life of the old times in Stone Town. Stone town tour is a walking tour and takes almost 3 hours of walking in the narrow streets. Spice Tour: The history of Zanzibar would be incomplete without the cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, pepper and many other spices which are essential ingredient in a Zanzibar's everyday life, it is the island's connection to spices and herbs. Zanzibar and Spice is a romantic entanglement that dates back to the 16th century. Apart from being an important commodity on the trade routes. They can be seen in the plantations just outside Zanzibar town, this is also a fantastic opportunity to see the countryside and rural areas of Zanzibar and also connect with local people. We have developed a special Spice Tour with in-depth information not only about spices, but also organically grown herbs and detailed descriptions about their uses in traditional dishes, as cures for ailments and even for dyeing traditional ceremonial outfits for weddings and festivals. We have knowledgeable guides trained by a famous herbalist in Zanzibar Mr. Madawa. Our guided walking tour passes through villages and spice plantations, a walk through the farms as spice farms workers climbs trees, seek out specific plants and cuts off various barks, letting you see, feel and taste everything. You will be decorated with palm leaf accessories such as ties, rings, bracelets and glasses. At the Spice farms you will have an opportunity to taste some of the exotic fruits of Zanzibar. Later you will be transferred to the hotel for check in.

• Day 02 FREE DAY IN ZANZIBAR

  Today we let you enjoy the beach and the hotel facilities. Zanzibar has some of the most beautiful beaches. Enjoy a swim in the ocean or a relaxing spa treatment in the hotel spa or just a stroll at the beach rest of day at leisure.

• Day 03 MNEMBA ISLAND TRIP

  Today we visit an Island where we can enjoy diving and snorkeling Mnemba Island Mnemba Island is an atoll set just off the northeast coast near Matemwe. Diving at Mnemba is stunning, on the inside it's like being in a giant aquarium and the outside offers excellent wall and drift dives. The island itself is a breeding ground for turtles and they are often seen gliding by along with dolphins, huge schools of fish, whale sharks and humpbacks when in season. What makes Mnemba Atoll different to diving from town is the amount of schooling fish, from Striped Snapper, Surgeon Fish and up to ten green Turtles can be seen on one dive. If you look hard enough you will find the masters of disguise the Frog Fish who camouflage themselves so that they are not seen by predators. This dive is one not to be missed if you are planning a dive trip to Zanzibar. Enjoy full day there including sea food lunch. Later you will be dropped back to the hotel. Mnemba Atoll is a popular scuba diving site, with a wide variety of corals and associated species, as well as good sightings of larger species such as turtles and dolphins. Calm conditions are most frequent in September and October, though visibility is at its optimum in January.

• Day 04 SUNSET TRADITIONAL DHOW CRUISE

  Spend the morning at leisure in the hotel. In the afternoon enjoy a cruise in the ocean SUNSET DHOW CRUISE: 16:30 to 18:30 After you step on� board the vessel, the skilled crew onboard take the dhow about 1km away from the shore by means of an engine, once out in the sea the engine is shut off and during a tense moment the skillful crew put up the sail, once the sail is in favor of the wind, the guest can sit back, relax and enjoy the peacefulness of the ocean as you hear the ripple of water on the sides of the dhow as it glides swiftly through the clear turquoise water. Our sunset cruises leave Stone Town in the late afternoon to cruise along the coast, slicing through the clear turquoise water. The sounds of the bustle of busy people in Stone Town grow faint in the distance until they seem there, only in a memory, as the dhow sail you will be served with sodas drinking water, and Zanzibar light snacks which will encourage you to sink back into the dhow bench and enjoy the romance of Zanzibar Island while the sun sets down with its beautiful orange colors. Your breath will be taken away by the wonder of the fiery Golden sun setting beyond the horizon as it makes the sky a magical canvas of shades of pinks, purples, blues and orange. As you head back for stone town the wind gently blows into the Latin sail which is truly mesmerizing. Rest of the evening in the hotel

• Day 05 DEPARTURE

  After breakfast enjoy free time before transfer to the airport for your flight back home.