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FROM R7465 FOR 10 DAYS
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FROM R8495 FOR 12 DAYS
5 Day Honeymoon
Zanzibar’s famous Stone Town, now a World Heritage Site, abounds with history. It has served as a base for explorers such as David Livingstone, has been the seat of power for Oman’s Sultans with their palaces and concubines and was a major centre for the slave trade. Alongside this are the magnificent tropical island beaches, with sparkling white sands and turquoise ocean surrounded by coral reefs. Spectacular diving and snorkelling is on offer in this laid back, African Island paradise. Let every day stresses melt away as you enjoy sundowners on a traditional Arab dhow or a beach massage. Situated off mainland Tanzania, Zanzibar’s main island, Unguja, measures only 85 by 35 kilometres. The island is fairly flat, and the distances manageable, making it ideal for cycling – a typical cycling day would include approximately 60 kilometres of cycling, mostly on reasonable roads. A backup vehicle follows the slowest cyclist and carries your luggage. For non-cyclists, there is no surcharge to travel by vehicle between destinations. Alternatively, motorcycles can be hired. Mountain bikes are available for hire in Zanzibar, but we recommend taking your own – an additional 10 kgs luggage allowance is given for bicycles on flights. From our budget to our luxury itineraries, all properties have been selected for their value for money and location. We will gladly tailormake itineraries to suit your requirements. Only 3½ hours’ flight from Johannesburg, Zanzibar is an ideal getaway for even a shorter visit. Meals and drinks are inexpensive in Zanzibar, and the variety of seafood incredible. Local dhows can be chartered directly from the owners for snorkelling excursions and sundowner cruises at very reasonable rates. Stone Town is a shopper’s paradise, offering anything from hand-carved wooden Zanzibar doors and furniture to the distinctive local Tingatinga artwork to fresh island spices.
ITINERARIES
WEDNESDAY to SUNDAY – 5 day luxury option:
Wed – Depart Johannesburg in the early afternoon, arriving at Zanzibar Airport in the evening. Transfer by vehicle to Stone Town for overnight at the Dhow Palace Hotel on a bed and breakfast basis. Originally the home of a rich merchant, this graceful building with an open central courtyard and rooftop restaurant with views over the rooftops to the sea has stood for over 100 years.
Thu to Sat – Transfer to Matemwe on the north-eastern coast of Zanzibar for overnights at Matemwe Bungalows including three meals daily, morning tea and coffee on the verandah and teas and coffees during the day (en suite bungalows perched on the coral reef overlooking the ocean). While here diving trips and snorkelling excursions can be enjoyed at the unique and colourful Mnemba Reef, sailing on the local “ngalawa” boats (traditional fishing boats with wooden outriggers), kayaking or cycling...if you’re lucky, whales, dolphins and sea turtles may be spotted. The emphasis here is on relaxation.
Sun – Transfer to Zanzibar Airport in time for your return flight to Johannesburg, arriving mid-afternoon.
*From R7650.00 per person sharing
*From R345.00 per person sharing to upgrade to the Emerson and Green Hotel:This grand old building
dates from the 1840 to 1870 period, once the home of a prominent Ismaili
Indian merchant. The second highest building in Zanzibar Town, the hotel’s well-known Tower
Top Restaurant boasts some of the finest views on the island. The seven rooms are all different in character.
*From R460.00 per person sharing to upgrade to the Serena Inn: This is Stone Town’s premier hotel,
set in two historic seafront buildings which have been masterfully restored to their previous grandeur. Interiors echo Zanzibar’s rich Arabic influence as well as the island’s East African roots. All rooms overlook the ocean.
WEDNESDAY to SUNDAY – 5 day standard option:
Wed – Depart Johannesburg early afternoon, arriving at Zanzibar Airport in the evening. Transfer to Stone Town for overnight at the Dhow Palace Hotel on a bed and breakfast basis.
Thu to Sat – Transfer to Nungwi Town on the northern tip of Zanzibar for overnights at Smiles Beach Hotel on a bed and breakfast basis in en suite accommodation with a balcony overlooking the tropical gardens and sea. With only sixteen guest rooms, Smile offers a peaceful getaway while still being within easy walking distance of Nungwi Village. While here diving trips, snorkelling excursions, sundowner dhow cruises, swimming and relaxing in the beach, massages, henna body art and curio shopping are all on offer to fill your time.
Sun – Transfer to Zanzibar Airport in time for your return flight to Johannesburg, arriving mid-afternoon.
*From R5995.00 per person sharing
WEDNESDAY to SUNDAY – 5 day budget option:
Wed – Depart Johannesburg in the early afternoon, arriving at Zanzibar Airport in the evening. Transfer by vehicle to Stone Town for overnight at the Coco De Mer Hotel on a bed and breakfast basis. This is a friendly hotel situated in Stone Town with rooms set around an airy courtyard decorated with potted plants.
Thu to Sat – Transfer to Nungwi Town on the northern tip of Zanzibar for overnights at Amaan Bungalows on a bed and breakfast basis in en suite accommodation. Amaan Bungalows are situated in Nungwi Village, in close proximity to a variety of restaurants, a dive centre, the beach, a tourist office and shops.
Sun – Transfer to Zanzibar Airport in time for your return flight to Johannesburg, arriving mid-afternoon.
*From R5435.00 per person sharing
FRIDAY to SUNDAY – 10 day luxury option:
Sun to Mon – Transfer ten minutes south of Stone Town to the Mbweni Ruins. You’ll have time to take a walk around these old ruins, once a missionary school for the children of freed slaves, before transferring by boat to Chumbe Island Coral Park for overnight including all meals. Accommodating a maximum of 14 visitors per day, this protected marine reserve is home to 1500 species of coral and has been described as one of the finest coral gardens in the world. It is also home to the endangered giant coconut crab, measuring up to 60 centimetres across its carapace, and the endangered Ayre’s Duiker. Accommodation is in award-winning eco-bungalows looking out to sea. Snorkel along the magnificent reef accompanied by a marine guide, take a walk through the coral rag forest, see the fossilised coral and marine creatures, climb the old lighthouse or simply relax in this magnificent location.
Mon to Thu – Transfer back to the Dhow Palace Hotel to collect your bikes and / or belongings and cycle or transfer to Matemwe on the north-eastern coast of Zanzibar for three overnights at Matemwe Bungalows including three meals daily, morning tea and coffee on the verandah and teas and coffees during the day (en suite bungalows perched on the coral reef overlooking the ocean). (Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel can be used as an alternative).
Thu to Sat – Cycle or transfer from Matemwe southwards to Uroa, where you’ll be met and transferred by boat across Chwaka Bay to the Sultan’s Palace Hotel for two overnights including three meals daily. On the untouched East Coast, Sultan’s Palace’s fifteen cottages offer an elegant and romantic ambience reminiscent of a past era overlooking the Indian Ocean. Snorkelling, boat trips, diving and fishing are available.
Sat to Sun – Cycle or transfer via Jozani Forest, where it’s worth stopping to see the rare Red Colobus monkeys, endemic to Zanzibar, back to Stone Town for overnight at the Dhow Palace Hotel, and an afternoon free for any last minute shopping and perhaps follow in the footsteps of explorers such as Livingstone and Stanley with sundowners at Africa House overlooking the ocean.
Sun - Transfer to Zanzibar Airport in time for your return flight to Johannesburg, arriving mid-afternoon.
*From R13135.00 per person sharing*
FRIDAY to SUNDAY – 10 day standard option:
Fri to Mon – Depart Johannesburg in the early afternoon, arriving at Zanzibar Airport in the evening. Transfer by vehicle to Stone Town for three overnights at the Dhow Palace Hotel on a bed and breakfast basis. During your two full days here we’d recommend a combined tour of historical Stone Town and the Spice Plantations, and a combined tour to Jozani Forest and Kizimkazi for dolphin watching and if you’re lucky swimming with dolphins. There is also the option of upgrading to spend a night at Chumbe Island Coral Park.
Mon to Thu – Cycle or transfer to Nungwi Town on the northern tip of Zanzibar for overnights at Smile Beach Hotel on a bed and breakfast basis in en suite accommodation with a balcony overlooking the tropical gardens and sea.
Thu to Sat – Cycle or transfer from Nungwi southwards to Uroa for two nights at the White Villa on a bed and breakfast basis.
Sat to Sun – Cycle or transfer back to Stone Town for overnight at the Dhow Palace Hotel, and an afternoon free for any last minute shopping and perhaps follow in the footsteps of explorers such as Livingstone and Stanley with sundowners at Africa House overlooking the ocean.
Sun - Transfer to Zanzibar Airport in time for your return flight to Johannesburg, arriving mid-afternoon.
*From R8595.00 per person sharing*
FRIDAY to SUNDAY – 10 day budget option:
Fri to Mon – Depart Johannesburg in the early afternoon, arriving at Zanzibar Airport in the evening. Transfer by vehicle to Stone Town for three overnights at the Coco De Mer Hotel on a bed and breakfast basis. During your two full days here we’d recommend a combined tour of historical Stone Town and the Spice Plantations, and a combined tour to Jozani Forest and Kizimkazi for dolphin watching and if you’re lucky swimming with dolphins,.
Mon to Thu – Cycle or transfer to Nungwi Town on the northern tip of Zanzibar for overnights at Amaan Bungalows on a bed and breakfast basis in en suite accommodation.
Thu to Sat – Cycle or transfer from Nungwi southwards to Uroa for two nights at the White Villa on a bed and breakfast basis.
Sat to Sun – Cycle or transfer back to Stone Town for overnight at Coco De Mer Hotel.
Sun - Transfer to Zanzibar Airport in time for your return flight to Johannesburg, arriving mid-afternoon.
*From R7465.00 per person sharing*
WEDNESDAY to SUNDAY – 12 day luxury option:
If you can afford the extra time, we’d recommend a 12 day option from Wednesday to Sunday. The itinerary is as per the 10 day luxury option, but includes an additional overnight each at Chumbe Island and the Sultan’s Palace, from R15580.00 per person sharing.
WEDNESDAY to SUNDAY – 12 day standard option:
Wed to Sat – Depart Johannesburg in the early afternoon, arriving at Zanzibar Airport in the evening. Transfer by vehicle to Stone Town for three overnights at the Dhow Palace Hotel on a bed and breakfast basis. During your two full days here we’d recommend a combined tour of historical Stone Town and the Spice Plantations, and a combined tour to Jozani Forest and Kizimkazi for dolphin watching and if you’re lucky swimming with dolphins. There is also the option of upgrading to spend a night at Chumbe Island Coral Park.
Sat to Tue – Cycle or transfer to Nungwi Town on the northern tip of Zanzibar for overnights at Smiles Beach Hotel on a bed and breakfast basis in en suite accommodation with a balcony overlooking the tropical gardens and sea.
Tue to Fri– Cycle or transfer from Nungwi southwards to Uroa for three nights at the White Villa on a bed and breakfast basis.
Fri to Sat – Travel by dhow from Uroa across the very beautiful Chwaka Bay to Michamwi. From here cycle or transfer to Kizimkazi on Zanzibar’s southern-most point for overnight at Kizidi Bungalows on a bed and breakfast basis. Kizimkazi is the dolphin watching centre of Zanzibar. These shallow coastal waters offer the dolphins a reliable food supply and they are a good place to nurse calves. About 150 bottlenose and 50 humpback dolphins inhabit this area. Boats can be chartered to search for dolphins, and if you’re lucky, swim with them.
Sat to Sun - Cycle or transfer back to Stone Town for overnight at the Dhow Palace Hotel, and an afternoon free for any last minute shopping and perhaps follow in the footsteps of explorers such as Livingstone and Stanley with sundowners at Africa House overlooking the ocean.
Sun - Transfer to Zanzibar Airport in time for your return flight to Johannesburg, arriving mid-afternoon.
*From R9866.00 per person sharing*
WEDNESDAY to SUNDAY – 12 day budget option:
Wed to Sat –Depart Johannesburg in the early afternoon, arriving at Zanzibar Airport in the evening. Transfer by vehicle to Stone Town for three overnights at the Coco De Mer Hotel on a bed and breakfast basis. During your two full days here we’d recommend a combined tour of historical Stone Town and the Spice Plantations, and a combined tour to Jozani Forest and Kizimkazi for dolphin watching and if you’re lucky swimming with dolphins.
Sat to Tue –Cycle or transfer to Nungwi Town on the northern tip of Zanzibar for overnights at Amaan Bungalows on a bed and breakfast basis.
Tue to Thu– Cycle or transfer from Nungwi southwards to Uroa for two nights at the White Villa on a bed and breakfast basis.
Thu to Sat – Travel by dhow from Uroa across the very beautiful Chwaka Bay to Michamwi. From here cycle or transfer to Kizimkazi on Zanzibar’s southern-most point for overnight at Kizidi Bungalows on a bed and breakfast basis.
Sat to Sun - Cycle or transfer back to Stone Town for overnight at Coco De Mer Hotel, and an afternoon free for any last minute shopping and perhaps follow in the footsteps of explorers such as Livingstone and Stanley with sundowners at Africa House overlooking the ocean.
Sun - Transfer to Zanzibar Airport in time for your return flight to Johannesburg, arriving mid-afternoon.
*From R8495.00 per person sharing*
WEDNESDAY to SUNDAY – Ultra-luxury 5 day Honeymoon Beach Getaway:
Wed to Sun – Depart Johannesburg mid-afternoon, arriving into Zanzibar in the evening. Transfer by road to The Palms Boutique Hotel situated on the unspoilt South-East coast. The 6 beautifully designed private villas, each over 130 square metres with a private outdoor Jacuzzi, satellite TV and CD player, are nestled between the white beach and Indian Ocean and the tropical gardens. The comforts and amenities of a five star resort are offered in an intimate setting with the most personal attention and an atmosphere of relaxed, understated elegance. The fusion of cultures in Zanzibar has created an exotic cuisine which blends spices and flavours featuring the best of the island’s produce. Your stay includes all meals, afternoon tea, water, soft drinks, juices, teas and coffees, house wine, beer and a selection of in-house spirits and laundry. The hotel has a swimming pool, evening bar, private beachfront banda, boutique, massage facilities and internet lounge. Nearby facilities include a fitness centre, floodlit tennis court, marine activities centre (windsurfing and snorkelling) and scuba diving centre. Alternatively transfer by road and boat to Mnemba Island. Mnemba Island offers ten luxury en suite cottages, surrounded by tropical beach forest and overlooking the beach and coral reef. The surrounding calm, warm seas offer outstanding snorkelling and scuba diving. Included during your stay are all meals, teas and coffees, soft drinks and local beers, spirits and house wines, two dives a day with equipment, snorkelling, kayaking and windsurfing.
Sun – Transfer to Zanzibar Airport for your outbound flight.
*From R17 280.00 per person sharing staying at the Palms* *From R21 100.00 per person sharing staying at Mnemba IslandK*
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