Zanzibar Beach Vacation
Zanzibar Beach - A Vacation of A Lifetime
A vacation to Zanzibar offers the intrepid traveller the best that Africa’s coastal destinations has to offer. The islands of Zanzibar(also known as Unguja) and Pemba and surrounding peninsula together form Zanzibar are certainly one of the most interesting and restful locations in the world. With its Indian, Arab, Persian and Portuguese influences, Zanzibar is a mix of culture, people, tradition and color. Combine this with its natural beauty, tropical climate and laid back atmosphere, Zanzibar is, in our opinion, one of the best ways to start or end your Tanzanian safari vacation. It is located in the Indian Ocean, about 25 miles from the Tanzanian coast, and just 6 south of the equator.
The capital of the islands is Zanzibar City. The main island is 60 miles long and 20 miles wide. The coastal areas with white beaches, mangroves, lagoons and coral reefs compliment the richly fertile areas inland where the spice farms are situated. Zanzibar is also home to the historic Stone Town – said to be the only functioning ancient town in East Africa. Hang out experiencing the different aspects of Zanzibar is highly recommended.
Beaches & Tour Activities in Zanzibar
Zanzibar’s, special white sand beaches clean in the warm turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean are what visions of paradise are made of. Here one is provided with the beautyful place to relax and soak up the sun. The warm clear waters trim with coral reefs provide some cool sites for snorkelling, scuba diving and other water sports. There are more than 25 best beaches in Zanzibar many of these are remote and unspoilt but easily accessed.
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Zanzibar Trip
Stone Town Tour Zanzibar (City Walking Tour)
Join this amazing walking tour of captivating stone town where a knowledgeable guide will take you via the narrow streets of the nineteen century old town, much of which remains unchanged to this day. Visit the highlights of this historical town including the House of Wonders; a palace constructed for the second Sultan of Zanzibar, Sultan Palace, Arab Old Fort, Anglican Cathedral and the amazingly moving Slave Market. This tour offers a real insight into the culture and history of this exotic island.
Pick up from: Zanzibar beach hotels
Duration: 3 hours
Departure: 08:30 or 14:30 daily
Price: The fee is only $25 per person
What to expect
Itinerary
Stop at :Stone Town, Darajani Bazar, Zanzibar City Tanzania
Darajani Baazar is largely a food market (meat, seafood, grains, fruits, spices), but there also shops selling a number of different goods, from consumer electronics to clothing
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop at: Mizingani Rd, House of Wonders, Zanzibar City Tanzania
This is the remarkable and tallest building in the Stone Town and occupies a best place facing the Forodhani Gardens on the old town seafront, in Mizingani Road.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop at: Mizingani Rd, Old Fort, Tanzania
The oldest building in the stone town and a big visitor attraction. It is placed on the key seafood, adjacent to the House of wonders, and facing the Forodhani Garden.
Duration: 15 minutes
Best time to visit
Placed on Zanzibar west coast, stone town has a tropical climate typical of the East African coast. It is generally extremely humid with temperatures warm to hot all year round. Rainfall is extremely heavy mid-March to late May and in November. The top time to visit in Stone Town is during the warm and mostly dry December to February period or in the more relax June to October spring months, which offer the driest weather and chill temperatures.
The Safari Blue Trip in Zanzibar is yet another popular tour that we have been organizing for quite a while. This tour is the perfect option for sea lovers, and those who would like the opportunity of experiencing the sea and sea creatures in a unique way. This tour is in fact not only about a traditional boat trip or swim, as you will be able to do more than that.
First of all this is a full day tour. Consequently you are going to have the opportunity of spending a full day packed with different options. As a full day sea safari, this tour is very popular considering that it is only offered at the price of $50 per person. The dhow departs from Fumba Beach at 9am, and generally we get back at around 3:30pm.
Zanzibar Island is known for its beautiful sea and you simply cannot visit Zanzibar without making sure to enjoy its seas. This Safari Blue Trip in Zanzibar will give you a great possibility to do just that.
One of the main attractions of this tour is the 200 year old baobab tree. Many try to climb this tree so as to try to reach the top and enjoy the spectacular views from up there. Within its hollow trunk there are also coconut crabs living, so you might even be able to see one of these gigantic crabs.
During this tour you will also be given a guided tour of the well known mangrove lagoon. This is practically hidden away in Kwale Island, and if it were not for this tour you will not be able to visit this marvellous place. Being able to swim in this protected mangrove forest is quite simply an unforgettable experience, and many refer to it as a natural swimming pool. During high tide the experience is even more memorable.
You will also be able to see the naturally occurring sandbanks which the Menai Bay Conservation Society has said to be safe for swimming. So you could also take a dip there. Many tourists commented on the great time they had simply relaxing in gorgeous natural settings which are not to be easily found in many countries. The turquoise waters are crystal clear and you could easily manage to see dolphins swimming around the area.
This is simply quite like heaven on earth – ever imagined swimming in blue waters, or sunbathing on the white sandy beach with coconuts all above you – well, this is what it is like during this tour. We organize several different tours in Zanzibar but the full day Zanzibar blue safari trip is quite simply one of the most memorable ones. No wonder it is so popular! It is the kind of tour that allows you to truly relax and have the time of your life. You will simply forget all about your worries and the hectic life you lead because once you are able to indulge in such beautiful settings you will simply be living a dream. However, this is not a dream as it can be a reality. And visiting Zanzibar without booking this unique Zanzibar safari blue tour would be a pity as it can be one of the main highlights of your vacation.
This is a group tour, and in most cases it starts at 9am. If you are staying outside of Fumba Village, there will be extra costs associated with transport. For more information do not hesitate to contact us. We will be happy to assist you with the booking process, as well as to answer any queries you might have about the Safari Blue Trip in Zanzibar or any other tour that we organize.
