Looking for a Zanzibar tour package? If yes, this 9 Day Zanzibar Tours itinerary is just for you. Don’t just think Zanzibar is all about sun, sand and exotic charm.
Additionally, it is also about history and culture. Zanzibar was the last stronghold of the African slave trade and the main growing area for spices. The island has a ruthless side and yet the other side is the fragrance of paradise. The ruling sultans of this magical spice island used their wealth to build grandiose palaces and bath houses.
Zanzibar is a beautiful island, dotted with amazing beaches and secret caves while the interior is green; covered with growing cloves and cinnamon farms.
Ruins of palaces and ancient mosques are dotted throughout the island and are a reminder to a bygone era of Oman Sultans. The whole Zanzibar coast is enclosed by beautiful coral reefs that are embedded in turquoise tropical waters.
Summary
Day 1: Arrival in Zanzibar
Day 2: Enjoy a Full Day Safari Blue Trip
Day 3: Have a Local Market Experience and Traditional Cooking
Day 4: Boat Trip to Mnemba for Dolphins & Snorkeling Tours
Day 5: Visit the Butterfly Centre, Jozani Forest, Seaweed Center
Day 6: Boat Trips to Prison Island & Nakupenda Sandbank
Day 7: Tour a Spice Farm, explore Stone Town and enjoy Sunset Dhow Cruise
Day 8: Go Snorkeling and visit the Rock Restaurant
Day 9: Depart Zanzibar
Details
Day 1: Arrival In Zanzibar
- On day one of your 9 Day Zanzibar Tours, our driver will meet you at the Airport and transfer to your comfortable Hotel for relaxation, dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2: Enjoy A Full Day Safari Blue Trip
- On day two of your 9 Day Zanzibar Tours, enjoy a full day of sailing in a beautiful Traditional Dhow around mangroves and snorkel along Menai bay -one of the best coral reefs in Zanzibar
- Visit Kwale Island, relax at Sandbank, watch dolphins, swim and Snorkel
- Enjoy delicious fresh seafood BBQ; Lobsters, Octopus, squids, Calamaris, etc
- Feast on fresh tropical fruits like Watermelon, Banana, Pineapple, Mangoes
- Return hotel for relaxation, dinner and overnight after an adventurous day.
Day 3: Have A Local Market Experience And Traditional Cooking
- Your day three of 9 Day Zanzibar Tours will start with a good breakfast and then go explore best of Zanzibar foods with an informative and friendly local guide at Darajani Market. Here you will pick some fresh ingredients.
- Today, you will gain deeper understanding of Zanzibar cuisine, people, and culture during a cooking class and local market tour of Darajani Market.
- This hands-on experience has been designed for food lovers, so from this tour you will explore and learn Zanzibar cuisine in more depth than you would by simply eating in restaurants
Day 4: Boat Trip To Mnemba For Dolphins And Snorkeling Tours
- After a leisurely breakfast today, you will go watch, swim with dolphins. You will explore the colorful reefs of Mnemba Island during this day excursion.
- The boat will take you from Muyuni beach, Matemwe to Mnemba and our friendly snorkel guides will delight in showing and guiding you during the tour.
- Marvel at a variety of brightly coloured fish at Zanzibar’s best snorkeling spot
- You will be served delicious fresh tropical fruits on boat
- Take some photos on the stunning sandbank located near Mnemba Island
- After the excursion, you will have good seafood lunch time at Muyuni beach, one among the best Tanzania beachesin Zanzibar.
- Then, the driver will take you back to your Hotel
Day 5: Visit The Butterfly Centre, Jozani Forest, Seaweed Center
- On day five of your 9 Day Zanzibar Tours, our guide will pick up from the hotel after breakfast and take on an exploration tour of the tropical beauty of Zanzibar Islands with its people.
- You will begin by visiting the Butterfly garden where you will witness various species of beautiful butterflies flying over the verdant garden.
- Discover the Flora and Fauna found in Zanzibar Islands by visiting the mysterious Jozani Forest.
- Witness the last species of Jozani Red Colobus Monkeys in the world playing in their natural habitat.
- After Jozani, you will be driven to Paje village where you will go witness the local village women seaweed farmers on how they plant and harvest the seaweeds.
- You can purchase some of their products made from seaweed as a gift for your family and friends.
Day 6: Boat Trips To Prison Island & Nakupenda Sandbank
- After a good breakfast at around 9 am, our drive will pick you from the Hotel for a 30 minute day boat trip to Prison Island near the stone town coast.
- Here, you will see and take photos of the ancient giant tortoises and learn about the island’s interesting history.
- After that, you will embark on another boat excursion to Nakupenda Island.
- Here you will enjoy sandbank relaxing, snorkelling, and Swimming
- Have the best fresh seafood barbeque; Lobsters, squids, Calamaris, and Octopus
- Enjoy exotic fresh fruit tasting like Banana, Watermelon, Pineapple, Mangoes under the umbrella shade.
Day 7: Tour A Spice Farm, Explore Stone Town And Enjoy Sunset Dhow Cruise
- On day seven of your 9 Days Zanzibar Tours, you will explore by testing, smelling different spices grown and used in Zanzibar cuisines.
- Have a delicious local made Spiced meal lunch at the Spice farm; including fresh fried fish and tropical fruits like banana, Mangoes and Pineapple.
- Tour the historic Stone Town on foot with a local l tour guide. Visit iconic buildings like House of Wonders, Freddie Mercury House, Former Slave Market, and Sultan’s Palace.
- Take photos and buy gifts for friends and family from the souvenir shops in streets.
- Go for a memorable Sunset Dhow cruise with locally made snacks and enjoy the stunning view of the coast of the old Stone Town. This is the perfect way to end this full day tour.
Day 8: Go Snorkeling And Visit The Rock Restaurant
- Today, you will be picked up from the Hotel at around 9 am and embark on an adventurous lunch at the Rock Restaurant in Michamvi.
- Our company representative (driver) will pick you up from the hotel and drive you towards Michamvi beach, near the Restaurant.
- Before having your lunch, you will first have a fantastic snorkeling adventure near the Rock Restaurant. Michamvi beach is one of Zanzibar’s best marine life spots
- Travel back to your hotel for relaxation, dinner and overnight.
Day 9: Depart Zanzibar
- On the final day of your 9 Day Zanzibar Tours, our driver will come to pick you up on time from your Hotel to the Airport for your onward flight. Safe Journey!