SAFARI IN ZANZIBAR - 8 DAYS
ZANZIBAR - STONE TOWN - NATIONAL PARK
Day 1: Flight from Athens to Zanzibar
Flight to the tropical paradise of Zanzibar, via a stopover. JAMBO – KARIBU! Arrival at Stone Town airport. Transfer to our hotel and check-in.
Day 2: Zanzibar, guided tour of Stone Town
Breakfast and then a guided tour of Stone Town with its rich history, buildings of different architectural and cultural influences, cobblestone alleys and carved balconies. On the tour you will visit the Cathedral, the slave market, the Sultan's Palace, the old Arab fort, the fruit and vegetable market, Forodani Park and you will cross the narrow alleys famous for their ornate wooden carved doors, part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Return to the hotel and free time to visit the city's outdoor market or enjoy some of the excellent daily optional activities, such as: Visit a spice garden to learn more about the magical world of herbs Get to know the infamous Prison Island, which was previously used as a quarantine island and slave prison. Today it is a tourist destination with an excellent beach, where you can see the giant Aldabra tortoises. Discover the magnificent beaches and underwater world of Nakupenda Island. Enjoy the Safari Blue water adventure, to discover some of the best beaches of Menai Bay and Kuale Island.
Day 3: Zanzibar – Tanzania National Park
Breakfast. Pick-up from the hotel at noon and transfer to the airport for the flight to the National Park. Arrival and meeting with our local ranger. With specially designed 4x4 jeeps, you set off for an unforgettable wildlife safari in the African savannah. Elephants, lions, giraffes, wildebeest, buffalo, gazelles, antelopes, baboons await you in their natural environment, among enchanting bush paths and baobab trees. The safari concludes with a magical bush sundowner, specially designed to enjoy the sunset in African nature. Transfer & dinner at the Safari Lodge.
Day 4: Tanzania National Park - Zanzibar
Wake up before dawn, as a morning safari follows in the footsteps of Africa's great predators. Spotting animals in the dark and then the unique experience of sunrise will be unforgettable. Return to the hotel for breakfast and then enjoy a river safari to see hippos, crocodiles and a large population of birdlife. Lunch at the hotel and a final moment of relaxation at the lodge facilities, on the shores of the Indian Ocean, before being transferred to the airstrip for the return flight to Zanzibar. Arrival and road transfer to your hotel on the beach.
Day 5: Zanzibar (free day, optional excursion to Mnemba atoll)
Breakfast and free day to enjoy your hotel facilities and the beaches of Zanzibar. For snorkeling and scuba diving enthusiasts, the island offers over 30 points of interest, where you can enjoy magnificent corals and unique fauna, such as rays, turtles and whale sharks. The top underwater observation points are the Mnemba atoll, northeast of Zanzibar. Choose the optional excursion to be enchanted by the exotic beauty of the island.
Day 6: Zanzibar (free day, optional excursion to Jozani National Park)
Breakfast and free day. For kitesurfing enthusiasts, the eastern coast of the island (Paje, Jambiani) is a real paradise. Alternatively, we suggest you visit the Jozani National Park, which is famous for its endemic Columbus monkey species. You will admire impressive trees and plants, and discover the magical world of the island's long-lived vegetation, crossing the wooden path.
Day 7: Zanzibar (free day, optional visit to villages and beaches of Kendwa & Nungwi)
Breakfast and free day. Today we recommend you visit the beautiful beaches of Kendwa and Nungwi, on the northwest side of the island, where you can discover excellent entertainment options, dining with local and seafood delicacies and water activities. Here you will admire perhaps the best sunset of your trip
Day 8: Zanzibar – Return flight
Breakfast at the hotel and room delivery. Transfer to Zanzibar airport. Return flight via Addis Ababa. Arrival in Greece full of experiences, images and colors from Africa.
included
- Economy class airline tickets to and from Athens with Ethiopian Airlines
- Airport taxes & fuel surcharge (550 €)
- One piece of luggage and one piece of hand luggage per person
- Accommodation and meals in hotels-lodges, as mentioned above
- Full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner) in the national park (program 2)
- Transfers and tours, according to the detailed program
- Stone Town tour
- Flights from Zanzibar to the national park and back (program 2)
- 2-day safari program in a national park with wildlife observation (program 2)
- Use of a specially designed pop - up roof SAFARI LAND CRUISER vehicle on safari
- English-speaking professional guide during the tours (program 1 and 2)
- Individual travel insurance with coverage for covid-19 (valid for ages up to 75 years)
- 24-hour emergency phone & Liability insurance & VAT
not included
Notes:
- Greek passports require a visa on arrival in Tanzania
- Passports must be valid for at least 6 months from arrival at the destination.
- Make sure your passport has blank pages, equal to the number of countries you will visit.
- Our office is not responsible for any problem due to non-renewal of your passport.
- Travelers of non-Greek nationality or holders of non-Greek passports must contact the embassy of the country to which they wish to travel in order to be informed of any procedures for issuing a visa, if required.
- The trip is carried out with a minimum participation. In case the participation is less, the trip is not canceled and is carried out with a surcharge.
- The flow of the program may change if deemed necessary for the best outcome.
- If some of the travelers want to visit settlements and locations that are not included in the program, this can be done after consultation with the organizers and the cost is borne by the traveler.
- Please always be aware of the daily schedule, so as to avoid delays and misunderstandings.
- The above prices are calculated according to the international exchange rates on the date of the offer. In case of significant fluctuation, the office has the right to adjust the offer accordingly.
- The flight times listed are local. The final itinerary may be subject to change by the airline.
- The program is based on purchased airline seats and reserved hotel rooms with a local guided tour program on an individual basis, which can be modified based on your wishes and in consultation with our travel consultants.
- In case of overbooking of rooms, we will recommend an alternative hotel of the same category.
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