Stay : Zanzibar: idleness and cultural discovery
Zanzibar is the ideal destination for those who want to relax on dream beaches for a week's vacation. The program includes idleness, snorkeling or diving, swimming and cultural visits to the capital, Stone Town , as well as to Nungwi in the north. Nature lovers can also visit the Jozani forest. A classic itinerary.
Summary of the stay
Best time to go
7 days
€€ - Charm and comfort
Where to stay - Stone Town ?
The map of your stay - Tanzanie
Detail of the stay : Zanzibar: idleness and cultural discovery - 7 days
Day 1: Arrival in Stone Town
Arrival in Stone Town after a challenging journey and stops. You rest, go for a walk in the old town and in the evening, dine in a good restaurant with Swahili fish and seafood specialities
Day 2: Visit the capital
Steps: Stone Town, Bububu
Discover Stone Town: in the morning, take a guided tour of the old town to discover the Old Dispensary, the old fort, the Anglican church and slave prison, Mtoni Palace... the many narrow streets with their carved doors and authentic atmosphere. In the afternoon, take a boat out to Prison Island for snorkeling on a magnificent coral reef nearby.
Day 3: Farniente in Nungwi or Kendwa
After many weeks of stressful work, there's nothing like a few days on the beach at Nungwi or Kendwa, in the very north of the island. Here, you can swim at any time in the turquoise waters. It's a picture-postcard landscape that invites you to take a siesta under the palm tree.
Day 4: Visit to Nugwi
Steps: Nungwi
New day of rest and beach. We take the opportunity to soak up the lively atmosphere of Nungwi, the second largest city on the island after Stone Town. Visit the dhow making workshops, visit the turtle aquarium, and beach session followed by a massage on the deckchair, as there are many outdoor spas here
Day 5: Snorkeling or diving in Mnemba and Matemwe
Steps: Mnemba Island, Matemwe, Nungwi
The jewel of the northern coast is called Mnemba, an island surrounded by a huge coral reef that dives into a wall, and can be discovered both diving and snorkeling. Located opposite Matemwe, boat trips are also organized from Nungwi. In the afternoon, go to the Matemwe fish market (around 4pm), walk around this authentic village
Day 6: Pajé and Jambiani
Steps: Michamvi Kae, Jambiani
Pack your bags, heading south of the island, Pagé or Jambiani: the most touristic villages. Here, the wind blows enough to kitesurf or windsurf. Great entertainment on the beach for women harvesting cultivated seaweed. The coral reef is wide and the lagoon magnificent. In the evening, dinner at the famous restaurant The Rocks in Michamvi
Day 7: Jozani Forest and the Colobus monkeys
Steps: Stone Town
Zanzibar has only one national park, the one that includes the Jozani forest and the wild mangroves of the preserved coast of the park. The forest is home to the adorable Colobus monkeys that can easily be approached. The visit takes a good half day. In the afternoon, do the "spice tour", which takes you on a tour of a farm where all the spices of the island are grown and which you can buy directly from the farm.
SPICE TOUR
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