Pori Experts
Tanzania Expeditions
Sun, Spice and Swahili Culture
Seven days of white-sand beaches, historic Stone Town and the aromas of a working spice island.
Zanzibar rewards travelers who slow down. This itinerary opens with the winding alleys, markets and Swahili-Arab architecture of UNESCO-listed Stone Town before handing you over to the beach for the rest of the week.
Guided excursions (spice farm, snorkeling, Prison Island) are balanced with completely free beach days, so you leave with both a full photo album and an actual tan.
Land at Zanzibar International Airport, transfer to your beachfront resort, and settle in with a welcome drink.
A guided walk through Stone Town's narrow alleys, markets, the Old Fort and House of Wonders, tracing centuries of Swahili, Arab and Indian influence.
Visit a working spice plantation to see, smell and taste cloves, nutmeg, vanilla and cinnamon growing in the wild, followed by a fresh tropical fruit tasting.
A guided boat trip to the coral gardens of Mnemba Atoll, one of East Africa's best snorkeling sites, with a good chance of spotting dolphins en route.
An unscheduled day to relax on the beach, swim, or join an optional evening dhow cruise along the coast as the sun sets.
A short boat ride to Prison Island (Changuu) to snorkel over coral reefs and meet its resident giant Aldabra tortoises.
A final relaxed morning before your private transfer to Zanzibar International Airport.
