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Zanzibar - Seashells & Spices

You are on the spice island of Zanzibar, cocktails in hand, and you watch from the verandah of your romantic thatched beach cottage as the sun dips into the Indian Ocean. Spend your Zanzibar holidays on white sand beaches, swimming or snorkelling over colourful coral reefs, savouring the extensive spice gardens, or exploring the narrow alleyways of Stone Town. Zanzibar is exotic and magical - don't miss it. Here are a few suggestions of where to spend your time, but we can arrange any combination of accommodation and holidays of any length on Zanzibar.

Trip highlights

  • Relax on the spice island of Zanzibar.
  • Sunsets over the Indian Ocean.
  • Great swimming, snorkelling and diving.
  • Explore the alleyways of Stone Town.

Itinerary

  1. Day 1:
    Arrive in Zanzibar. Transfer to your beach hotel for the start of your relaxing holiday. (D)
  2. Days 2-3:
    Relaxing on the beach. (Half Board for all resorts except Matemwe and Chumbe, which only offer Full Board).
  3. Day 4:
    Morning spice tour on the way back from your chosen beach resort. Overnight in a Stone Town hotel. (B)
  4. Day 5:
    Transfer back to Zanzibar airport for your flight out. (B)

Other optional excursions available in Zanzibar include a day tour to see the dolphins, Jozani Forest, Prison Island and  Stone Town tours.

Price

2008 & 2009: From £460 per person based on twinshare accommodation. This is a GUIDE price based on 5 days on the island. There are many choices of accommodation on Zanzibar and the price of the trip will vary according to the accommodations used and the length of stay. This price does not include flights.

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Duration and details

Any duration

Is it for you?

A holiday on Zanzibar is suitable for all ages and temperaments. Please note that the prices vary with the season and room standard, so please contact us to ask for a specific quote based on your requirements.

Best times to go

The short rains come to Zanzibar in about November and December; the long rains are here from March to about May/early June. So the high seasons are from around June to October and January and February.

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Included

Transfers, accommodation & meals as shown, half day spice tour.

Not included

Flights, visas, travel insurance, drinks, tips.

Getting there

Flights will cost from £450-£800 ($790-$1400) depending on season and availability (about £600 ($1050) is most usual).

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