Zanzibar Safari
Holidays, Zanzibar Beach Tours, Stone Town Toursl
Zanzibar Safari Holidays, Zanzibar Beach Tours, Zanzibar Stone Town
Tours
EXCURSIONS IN ZANZIBAR
BSX 01 - Stone Town Tour
The city of Zanzibar is often referred to as Stone Town because of
the coral stone used in the construction of many of the older
buildings found along the narrow alleys ways. No visits to this
exciting island is complete without a tour of this historic town.
The three hour guided tour includes the city market, a century old
Anglican Church of Christ, built on the site of the notorious slave
trade in 1874; and some of the rooms where slaves were stashed
before their sale. The tour also include the National Museum,
Forodhani Gardens, the Arab Fort (circa 1700) and some interesting
shops found along the narrow streets and walkways. The tour ends at
Livingstone.
BSX 02 - Evening Stone Town Tour
As a rainbow of colors bounce off the Indian Ocean whilst the sun
sinks into the west, the city of Zanzibar comes alive with the call
to prayer from the dozens of mosques. Your guide takes you for a
leisurely walk through the narrow streets where you will encounter a
variety of cultures in the many shops that come to life in the cool
of the night.
BSX 03 - Jozani Forest
After a drive of half an hour from the city center, spend about two
hours walking through the nature trails of this tropical rain
forest. The guide will point out some of the interesting vegetation,
birds and smaller animals seen along the route.
BSX 04 - Prison Island
For a relaxing break from the city, take a native dhow to Changu
Island, nicknamed Prison Island because of its use by Arab Slave
traders for the confinement of slaves. A side from the 1893 built
garrison that still stands, there are giant tortoise on the island.
Take this opportunity to swim, snorkel and sun bathe. A full day
trip with lunch can also be arranged.
BSX 05 - Mangapwani Beach and Slave Caves
Arriving by vehicle for lunch, a new facility operated by Serena
Hotels provides a tasty lunch under thatched roof overlooking the
private cove below. After lunch, stroll along the nature trail to
the caves once used by slaves to fetch fresh water for their
captors, view local crafts, swim or relax on the sandy beach. Late
afternoon transfer back to your hotel.
Zanzibar Beach
BSX 06 - Spice Garden Tour
This guided tour begins at the Kibweni Palace (Sultan’s Rest House)
to view the Persian Baths built in 1850. then on to Kizimbani to
visit the spice plantations where there are a variety of spices such
as Cardamom, cinnamon, black pepper, nutmeg and naturally cloves.
You will also come cross rare plants such as the henna bush, perfume
tree and lipstick tree.
BSX 07 - North Coast Beach
Transfer to the white sands of Nungwi where you have the day to swim
and relax. Lunch is included from a nearby hotel. Visit a craftsman
who constructs local dhows.
BSX 08 - East Coast Beach
En route is the opportunity to view Dunga Palace Ruins, the last
African palace built before the 18th Century rule by Omani Arabs. At
the beach in Pongwe, swim, snorkel or just sun bathe. Includes a
picnic lunch. |
