Zanzibar-Jozani Forest Tour

introduction

The warm turquoise water of the Indian Ocean, idyllic white beaches, picturesque fishing villages, palm trees, lovely lodges, daily fresh seafood, the smell of spices and a fairytale capital, Stone Town, full of Arabic influences – this is Zanzibar. It’s a paradise to relax, sunbathe and take a break from the
hustle and bustle of everyday life or after an exciting and rewarding safari on the mainland with an area of 600 square miles (1,554 square km). Pop. (2022 est.) 766,000.Once an Arab colon and later a British colony, an only place on earth where a shortest war occurred in world’s history an Anglo-Zanzibar war of 1890. During this all-inclusive sightseeing tour, beach sand bathing, farm walk, local spicy food taste you will come across the old stone town bazaar a history long place before and after colonization of Tanzania, the leading Word Travel Beach awards for four consecutive years 2019-2022. The options are all lying on your choices from scuba diving to sky diving, deep diving to dolphin swimming and much more.

Trip Location: 5D / 4N, Zanzibar the Spice Island Tour, Tanzania.
Destinations Covered: Stone Town, Spice Farms, Jozani Nchwaka National Park, Kazimkazi Fishing Village.
Start Point: Zanzibar Ferry or Airport.
End Point: Zanzibar Ferry or Airport
Accommodation: Hotel / Guesthouse with Breakfast.
Transportation: Town Tax.
Customization: Available as per the requirement.

PRICING (850 $ per person)
The price of this package is applicable to a minimum of 4 people travelling. For information on package cost of 2 people travelers, please make an inquiry for such.

Day 1: Day 1 Arrive in Zanzibar

Arrival at Zanzibar Airport or Ferry anytime you will meet us at the airport or Ferry and pick up with private transfer to the hotel near Stone town , you will be able to spot Fascinating beach Evening appeal of the spice island Local beach food market in the evening.

Dinner and overnight stay at Tembo Hotel: Half board.

Day 2: A guided tour to Stone town (5 hour 40 mins)

Your program starts with a morning visit by walk on our Historical Stone Town Tour. This tour takes you through fabled Stone Town, where history appears to stand still. With visits to the House of Wonders, The two Cathedrals, Palace Museum (People’s Palace) and the Arab Fort. It is a fascinating look at the essence of Zanzibar. You will see Zanzibar’s bustling market, winding alleyways, ornately carved and studded doors!

Dinner and overnight stay at Tembo Hotel: Half board

Day 3: An excursion to the epic Spice farm and Jozani Forest (8 hours)

Today you go on an excursion to the spice and fruit plantations close to Stone town for the famous Spice Tour. We have developed a special Spice Tour with in depth information not only about spices, but also organically grown herbs and a detailed description about their traditional uses in medicine cosmetics and cooking. After the tour we invite for an opulent lunch at our guides’ home, where you can taste the spices and fruits. After lunch we take you to your beach resort. On the way you pass Jozani Forest, the last habitat of the rare endemic Red Colobus Monkey. With a local guide you stroll through Jozani Chwaka National Park and look at the rare monkeys. If you wish you can even wander down the boardwalk to the fascinating Mangrove ecosystem.

Dinner and overnight stay at Tembo Hotel: Half board.

Day 4: An excursion to Kizimkazi Dolphin Trip (6 hours)

This day we take you to an excursion to Kizimkazi. Situated on the southern point of the island, Kizimkazi fishing village is home to several schools of bottle-nosed dolphins and Humpback dolphins, which can often be sighted following a short boat trip from the village. If you are lucky, you may be able to swim quite close to the dolphins, which can be a very rewarding experience. We are doing this trip in the afternoon to avoid the crowds of tourists in the morning, which in big numbers disturbing the dolphins.

Dinner and overnight stay at Tembo Hotel: Half board.

Day 5: Departure from Zanzibar

Depending on your flight schedule and departure point you will be transferred to the Zanzibar Airport or Ferry to take a flight back home. If you are flying off to Dar Es Salaam or Nairobi, we will arrange a connection flight for you to catch your flight back home.

Day 6: Mikumi National Park

Full day game drives in Mikumi National Park

Overnight options: Vuma Hills Tented Camp, Stanley Kopje’s Camp, Mikumi Wildlife Camp, Mikumi, Safari Lodge, Angalia safari camp, Tan Swiss, Genesis Motel

Day 7: Udzungwa Mountains National Park

After breakfast in the morning you depart to Udzungwa Mountains national park, arrival in the afternoon and take part in half day hiking-bird watching in the rain forest towards Sanje falls for spectacular view of the great Kilombero valley.

Overnight options: Udzungwa Mountain View, Udzungwa Forest Camp

Day 8: Ruaha National Park

After breakfast you collect your picnic lunch at the camp, drive to Ruaha National Park where you will arrive in the afternoon at the Ruaha river lodge which has spectacular view of the Great Ruaha River.

Overnight options: Ruaha River Lodge , Ruaha Hilltop Lodge

Rates Includes

  • All transfers while in Zanzibar.
  • All entries fees as listed in the itinerary
  • All accommodations on bed, dinner & breakfast
  • Pick up from hotel to Airport for flight
  • All tours & excursion
  • Lunch during tours & excursion

Rates Excludes

  • International airfare & flights
  • All items of a personal nature
  • Airport departure tax
  • Travel insurance
  • Visa and Passport fees
  • Things to Carry
  • Personal beach clothing
  • Water Bottle
  • Swimming gears
  • Sandy walking shoes

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