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Experience Zanzibar through a six-day journey combining culture, history and nature. Explore the heritage of Stone Town, discover Zanzibar's famous spices, experience the vibrant Forodhani Night Market, visit Mnemba Atoll, swim with turtles, enjoy a sunset dhow cruise and explore the islands through a Blue Safari adventure. The itinerary combines active experiences with time to relax by the beach and pool.
Arrive at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ), where you will be warmly greeted and transferred to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day relaxing on Zanzibar's beaches.
After breakfast, explore Stone Town on a guided walking tour. Discover the historic alleys, buildings and bustling bazaars of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue into the island's interior for a Spice Tour, where you will see, smell and taste different spices and tropical fruits. In the evening, visit Forodhani Night Market, a seaside open-air food market where you can sample local Zanzibari street food. Return to the hotel for overnight.
Start with an early breakfast at 06:00 and travel to Matemwe village. Take a boat to Mnemba Atoll for snorkeling and dolphin spotting. Spend time on the sandbank with fruits, drinks and a seafood BBQ. Continue to the north coast for a turtle swimming experience. Later, head to Nungwi or Kendwa for a sunset dhow cruise with entertainment, smoothies and fruits before returning to the hotel.
After breakfast at 10:00, enjoy a relaxed day at the hotel, beach or pool. Guests also have the option to participate in different sea sports available through the hotel.
After breakfast at 08:00, begin the Blue Safari experience. Sail across the Indian Ocean aboard a beautifully carved traditional Swahili dhow. Enjoy snorkeling around one of the archipelago's deserted islands, followed by snacks, drinks, fresh tropical fruits and a seafood grill. Continue to the lagoon before returning to the hotel for overnight.
Enjoy a final breakfast with ocean views before checkout. Depending on your flight time, relax on the beach or do some last-minute souvenir shopping before your transfer to the airport.