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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.
CSE 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.
CSE 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.
CSE 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.
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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.
CSE 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.
CSE 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.
CSE 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. |
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