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KENYA SAFARI BOOKING
SHORT EXCURSIONS IN ZANZIBAR
SAFARI
ZANZIBAR DHOW EXPERIENCE
A cruise on a traditional wooden dhow is unforgettable, and
an essential part of your Zanzibar
holiday experience. Glide silently across the Indian Ocean
to the sound of clean white sails
being beaten by the wind. Cruise around the several
surrounding islands, and jump overboard to
explore a few. Enjoy lunch on the dhow, and experience a
Zanzibar sunset while out at sea. And
if part of you needs a little reassurance, most of the dhows
have inboard or outboard motors, just
in case the wind decides to leave you at the mercy of a
stilled Indian Ocean.
DOLPHINS IN ZANZIBAR
There are a few pods of dolphin that have their respective
territories around Zanzibar and that
can be spotted close to shore. With a little luck, you might
even spot them off the coast of
Stone Town. The most popular dolphin spotting location in
Zanzibar though, is undoubtedly
Kizimkazi, where you could see both bottlenose and humpback
dolphins. The north-east of
Mnemba Island is another decent dolphin-watching spot, and
either of these could afford you the
incredible sight of hundreds of spinner dolphins putting on
one of their famous acrobatic displays
in which they launch into the air and spin around.
THE DOLPHINS OF KIZIMKAZI
The village of Kizimkazi is located in the far south of
Zanzibar Island. The shallow coastal
waters around Kizimkazi are a favorite hangout for dolphins
who come here for the reliable
food supply, to nurse their calves, rest and socialize.
Several bottlenose pods (of up to 150
individuals) stay at Kizimkazi all year-round. There are
about 50, rather more shy humpback
dolphins that put in an appearance here, although their
schedule is a little more erratic. Although
dolphin-spotting is a popular activity, sightings aren't
guaranteed and actually managing to swim
with dolphins is a rare occurrence. Dolphin trips last two
to three hours and the best time of year
to see these extraordinary mammals is between October and
February.
STONE TOWN HOTELS
Zanzibar 's Stone town is a fascinating place to visit. For
the freshest seafood and exotic spices,
we recommend that you don't miss the opportunity to visit
some of Stone Town 's restaurants.
Zanzibar Beaches. Need to sooth your soul? Then Zanzibar
Beaches are the place to relax,
unwind and breathe in new life. If you have a keen sense of
adventure explore the coral reefs and
their wild inhabitants.
ZANZIBAR HOTEL
Zanzibar hotels are as intriguing as the Spice Island,
excellent and charismatic, both in the
historic Stone Town as well as on the pristine beaches,
fishing and Dive Charters. Try something
completely different! A yacht charter holiday in Africa
offers you some of the best diving and
fishing in the world.
STONE TOWN TOUR
The three and half-hours tour starts at the House of Wonder
(the first long building and had
had Electricity in east Africa). We then proceed to the
Sultan’s Palace which now is a museum
then to the Old Indian Dispensary, Livingstone House and
Market (opened 1904), Where local
fruits and vegetables are sold. The Anglican Church,
(1873).Which was built on the site of the
old slave market), State House, and We pass Zanzibar Museum
(1925) no longer used. On our
way, we pass, the High- court of Zanzibar, Tip tipu House,
the first British High Commission,
Jamituri garden, and we end our tour the old fort building
(1698 – 1701)
Narrow Street of Stone town and House of Wonder
TOWN TOUR-on foot.
Similar to the normal town tour, without the Zanzibar
museum, High court and Livingstone
house, but including Sultan’s Palace .
Also chance to explore the shops in the company of a local
knowledgeable guide which reduces
the possibility of exposure to the more aggressive sales
techniques!
SPICE TOUR
A wonderful opportunity to see spices like cloves, Cinnamon,
Black pepper, Nutmeg, turmeric
root, actually growing in the plantations., Other tropical
fruits such as jack fruit, custard, apple,
Rambutan, Carambola can also be seen and tasted. Furthermore
you will see plants like the
Henna bush, Lipstick tree and Lemongrass. Finally you will
visit the Kidichi Persian Baths
that were built by the first Sultan of Zanzibar named Sultan
Said Said bin Sultan in 1850 and
Maruhubi Palace Ruins built by the third Sultan of Zanzibar
named Sultan Said Baraghash Bin
Said in 1880 which were built especially for housing 99 of
his harem. Sensible shoes and hats are
advisable.
JOZANI FOREST
Jozani forest is a natural forest located 35km from town; it
is the only natural forest in the world
where you can find the Red Colobus Monkeys, unique to
Zanzibar. In the forest there are also
different types of animals like Civit cats, Bush baby,
Leopard (very few left), Jumping shrew,
Red and Grey squirrels, an Elephant shrew to name just some.
At the present time the Red
Colobus Monkeys are very friendly and easy to see but the
other animals are more difficult to
spot. Sensible shoes and a hat are advisable.
PRISON ISLAND
A relaxing day is to be had when you visit the small Island
off Zanzibar Town. Apart from
the Ruins of the Jail that was built in 1893 which was used
for quarantine instead, there are
giant tortoises of which some are over 100 years old. The
Island is excellent for swimming and
snorkeling.
BAWE ISLAND
Yet another of the Island off Zanzibar town, smaller Bawe
also has breath taking marine life and
is also excellent for snorkeling.
NORTH COAST TOUR
This trip leads you through a spice farm, Mangapwani Slave
Caves and Chambers and on to the
beautiful white sandy beaches of Nungwi, the most wonderful
place to relax and unwind after the
dust and humidity of Stone town.
Pack your swim wear and enjoy a cool drink in Paradise!
DOLPHIN TOUR
This tour takes you to the South coast of Zanzibar Island by
road. Once you reach Kizimkazi
village you will board a boat that will take you searching
for dolphins, you have an 80% of
seeing them and with a bit of luck might even swim amongst
them.
THE SPICE ISLAND
Board your flight and cross the Indian ocean to the Zanzibar
Island. Visit the historical Island,
Beach Resort and rich plantations of "of Gold of Zanzibar"
(Cloves), Sultans Palaces, Old
Shirazi ruins, Persian baths and the infamous stone town
reminding of the exotic past, see Red
Columbus monkeys that are found no where else in the world.
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