We’ll meet you upon your arrival at Stone Town and take you to your accommodation where we’ll tell you all about the next six days and what your adventure entails! If you’re lucky enough to arrive before dinner, enjoy a guided walk around the Forodhani Market on Stone Town’s waterfront and sample fresh seafood and freshly squeezed sugar cane, ginger and lime juice.
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Guest House
Our day starts at a local, community-owned spice farm. The lively tour is sure to fire up the senses, as you learn all about the different spices Zanzibar is famous for. You’ll have ample opportunity to support the locals and buy some to take home with you! We’ll spend the afternoon on a tour ambling through the winding alleys, colourful bazaars and historical sites of central Stone Town including the famous slave markets of Zanzibar. In the evening we watch the sun sink into the striking waters of the Indian Ocean while sailing the coastline of Zanzibar on a traditional Dhow and sipping a glass of wine.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Guest House
For our last day in Stonetown we will take you on a culinary journey with a local cooking class in the wonderful home of mama Mona. Learn how to prepare simple dishes with local Zanzibar spices while enjoying stories of the history and culture of this wonderful Spice Island. In the evening continue our culinary journey with a traditional dinner and local cocktail in Emerson’s famous rooftop Tea House.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Guest House
Today we head to central Zanzibar for a guided stroll through Jozani Forest, as well as visit the Mangrove Forest. One of the last remaining sanctuaries in the world of the red colobus monkey, the superb nature trails of the Jozani Forest means plenty of opportunities to catch a glimpse of the monkeys leaping between the treetops, only inches away! After our forest walk, we will make our way to Kizimkazi Beach, home to local dolphins and with picturesque bays dotted with fishing boats. This is the best place to escape the crowds and enjoy some beach downtime. There are many lovely restaurants in the area and you will have the freedom to seek out fresh seafood with a cocktail or two.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Beach Resort
Famous for its white sands and crystal clear blue waters, Kizimkazi beach is the perfect setting to enjoy the rest of your time in Zanzibar. Spend your day swimming, snorkelling or just relaxing with a good book. And if you’re in the mood for something a little more lively why not have a go at some water sports? Sea kayaking, scuba diving and parasailing are all available. For your last evening on the island, why not dine at the famous Rock Restaurant perched on a rocky island just off shore.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Beach Resort
It’s time to say goodbye to the beaches of Zanzibar as today you’ll be transferred to Stone Town for your journey home. Alternatively, you can extend your RAW Africa Ecotours journey with our Tanzania Wild Safari?
Meals: Breakfast
While staying at Kizamkazi Beach, there are plenty of optional ocean activities to fill your day. Snorkelling, scuba diving, traditional boat and BBQ, even a massage (Subject to additional cost and availability).
