Day 1: Arrival in Zanzibar
Upon arrival at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, you will be met by our representative and transferred to Golden Tulip Resort, where your accommodation has been arranged. Please note that check-in time at the hotel is at 14:00 hours, allowing you time to relax or enjoy the hotel’s amenities until your room is ready.
Day 2: Leisure at Zanzibar
Enjoy a full day of relaxation and exploration at your leisure in Zanzibar. After a refreshing breakfast, the day is yours to indulge in the serene surroundings of the island. You’ll be staying at the beautiful Golden Tulip Resort, where you can unwind and enjoy the resort’s luxurious amenities.
Spend your day lounging by the beach, taking a dip in the crystal-clear waters, or relaxing by the poolside. You may also choose to explore the nearby areas at your own pace or simply enjoy the tranquil atmosphere of the resort. With its beautiful gardens, stunning beachfront, and top-tier services, Golden Tulip provides the perfect environment for a peaceful day of rest.
In the evening, you can savor a delicious dinner at one of the resort’s restaurants, enjoying local and international flavors while watching the sunset over the Indian Ocean.
Day 3 -Zanzibar (with Kuza Cave & The Rock Restaurant)
Breakfast and at 0900 hrs, leave for full day combined experiences tour of Kuza cave with the nearest the rock restaurant, On the same day, you will visit both two unique places.
In this tour you will start with exploring the Kuza Cave (jambiani) Kuza Cave in Jambiani, East Coast Zanzibar offers a unique experience for adventurous nature-lovers, snorkellers, divers and people interested in Swahili Culture. The cave is a 50 Meter round sink hole in the middle of a small jungle in Jambiani, East Coast Zanzibar. Cross a small bridge and walk down a few stairs to enter an underground oasis. The circular shape of the cave is a result of over 250,000 years of rainwater eroding the limestone. A large natural rock sculpture in the shape of an elephant is used by locals as an alter to make offerings to the spirits who live in the cave and request their support. The cave is accessible by a few stairs and wooden decking so people with a general fitness level can enjoy this hidden wonder tucked away in the tropical jungle of Jambiani.
After some time at the kusa kave, you will leave ahead to the Rock Restaurant One of the popular restaurants in Zanzibar. You probably will have seen pictures on different social media of travelers eating out or taking photos near the Rock Restaurant, built on top of the rock surrounded by the ocean during high tide.
The Rock Restaurant located on the southeast coast of Zanzibar, at Michamvi Pingwe beach village, is an ideal restaurant for couples, family, and friends. They offer a variety of fresh seafood like Octopus, squeed, oysters, lobster & prawns.
In the early evening hours, you will be dropped off at the Golden tulip Resort
Day 4: Zanzibar (with Swimming with turtles, spice tours & Mnemba atoll)
After breakfast, you will start this fun day Start exploring Nungwi Village by visiting Baraka Natural Aquarium in which is a home endangered sea turtles and a variety of fish. The aquarium itself is a natural formation carved out from the coral bedrock by the erosion of millions of waves crashing against the shore. The depth of the water rises and falls with the tides providing a natural environment for its inhabitants. Use the unique opportunity to swim with sea turtles. During the visit you can also feed turtles with sea weed or just spend your time in the water.
Thereafter, explore the colorful reefs of Mnemba atoll during snorkeling sessions in the warm and clear water of the Indian Ocean we will visit Kichwani snorkeling site of mnemba island, if you’re lucky you might even meet some dolphins! On the boat, we serve bottle of mineral water and fruits. Take pictures on the stunning sandbank (only by the low tide) and enjoy a delicious Sea foods lunch at Muyuni Beach. After Lunch there is time to relax on one of the most beautiful beaches of Zanzibar.
Visit Tropical Spice Farm which offers fun and adventure in an award-winning lush, tropical farm setting and be enthralled by more than 500 tropical medicinal plants and spices. Follow a guide through rural plantations and see where local staples such as clove, nutmeg, and cinnamon are cultivated, grown and used to produce some of Zanzibar’s most aromatic cuisine. After the tour, you will be transferred back to Golden tulip Resort
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Day 5 – Zanzibar (with Stone Town & Prison Island tour)
Breakfast and at 0900 hrs., commence the day’s excursions by embarking on a 3-hour tour of Stone Town. Zanzibar is an old town endowed with a very rich cultural heritage. The tour will include walk/ drive to the city market opened in 1904. Then proceed to the Anglican Church of Christ built by Bishop Steers in 1874 on the site of old slave market, the Slave Chambers then the auction table in the old slave market. You will then drive or walk to The National Museum of Zanzibar currently known as the House of wonders opened in 1925. Then a drive along the beach road up to Forodhani Gardens where you will see the Old British Consulate, the Arab Fort built (1700), High Court Building, Old German Consulate, Africa House, Tip Tip House, kelele Square, Old Fort, Forodhani Gardens, Sultan Palace now Palace Museum, former French Hotel in Zanzibar, Custom House, Old Dispensary and Old Harbor. A leisure walk through the narrow streets of Stone town where most of the houses date back to more than two hundred and fifty years is fulfilling and a chance to meet the Zanzibari people. The final place will be the Maruhubi Palace Ruins built by the third Sultan of Zanzibar in (1880) and Dr. Livingstone House built in (1866).
Lunch in a local restaurant (own arrangements) and at 1400 hrs, aboard a boat for a short ride to Prison Island, which is a small isle off the Western Coast of Zanzibar. This historical Island was formerly owned by an Arab and used for the confinement of refractory slaves. It was bought by General Mathews and the jail which still stands was built in 1893 and hence the name “PRISON ISLAND”. It is home to giant tortoises that were imported from the Seychelles in the late 19th century. It is fringed with a beautiful coral reef, ideal for snorkeling, and has a lovely white beach for sunbathing. The island is ideal for a day trip with refreshments available throughout the day. It also has a small restaurant where you can enjoy freshly caught fish.
In the early evening hours, you will be dropped off at to Golden tulip Resort
Day 6: Departure
After a delicious breakfast at the hotel, enjoy your final morning in Zanzibar as you prepare for your departure. You will have some time to relax and take in the last views of the beautiful island, whether it’s a peaceful walk along the beach or simply enjoying the resort’s amenities one last time.
At the scheduled time, your driver will assist you with your luggage and transfer you to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport. The drive to the airport offers a final glimpse of the scenic landscapes of Zanzibar as you head towards your departure gate.
Once at the airport, you will be assisted with check-in and any remaining travel formalities. From here, you will board your flight, filled with memories of your wonderful Zanzibar getaway.
We wish you a safe and pleasant journey back home, and we look forward to welcoming you again in the future.
BON VOYAGE!