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ZANZIBAR
Trip Overview
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The name Zanzibar immediately conjures up images of an island paradise with soft-sand, white beaches and shimmering azure waters. But, the Zanzibar Archipelago is so much more than romantic coastlines and blissful sunsets - these islands offer a kaleidoscope of sights, smells and tastes which feed your soul and leave you wanting to return again.
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Zanzibar is without a doubt a tropical dream destination, ideal for getting away from it all, but it is also a fascinating destination from a historical and cultural perspective, as well as being a top adventure and eco-tourism destination.
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This trip is hosted by Our Experience Africa. Please note that you must be a member of our paid membership program or our Facebook group to join this trip. Membership will be verified after booking. Our trips are 21 years and up at the time of departure.
Tour Highlights
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LOCAL SCHOOL VISIT​
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During our trip we will visit a local school in Zanzibar. We invite all guest to bring any school supplies you would like to leave with the students at the school.
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We will work with the school to compile a list of what's really needed a few months before departure.
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SWIMMING WITH TURTLES​
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We will visit the one place in Zanzibar that allows you to swim turtles. This will surely be on the highlights and most instagram worthy part of your trip.
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MUSIC FESTIVAL*
Every mid February, Sauti za Busara takes center stage at the Old Fort in Stone Town, Zanzibar. Its a four day festival.
The 2021 festival dates have not be released so we cannot guarantee that we will be ther during the event.
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COOKING WITH LOCALS
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Our cooking experience with local women at a spice farm will be a memorable experience. You will bold with local women, learn local recipes, and get a hands on cooking experience.
Tentative Itinerary
DAY 01 - JULY 1ST​ - ARRIVAL ZANZIBAR
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Upon arrival into Zanzibar (ZNZ), you will be transported via one of our group transfer times to our hotel. After check-in, take the rest of the afternoon at leisure rewinding from the long flight.
Note: Airport transfers are provided from 5 AM and end at 11 PM local time. Hotel check-in is 3 PM.
Meals Included: Welcome Dinner
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DAY 02 - JULY 2ND​ - ZANZIBAR - THE ROCK
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After breakfast, you will enjoy a historical and slave tour that will immerse you in local Swahili culture as you travel back in time. Once your historical tour is done, you will head to the Seaweed farm. To learn the process of seaweed farming and meet the seaweed women.
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After the Seaweed experience, depart for the Rock Restaurant for a late lunch with the view of the Indian. Its fabulous food inspired by the natural resources, a twist of Zanzibar, and Italian love.
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​Meal(s) Included: Breakfast at hotel ​​
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DAY 03 - JULY 3RD​ - ZANZIBAR - COOKING WITH LOCALS
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Our day will start with a visit to a Spice farm, where you will learn all about the different spices and how they grow and taste. You will make your own spice mix.
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After the spice tour, drive south of the Island to meet with the seaweed ladies at the factory for an experience of how Seaweed is grown, harvested and packaged. You will have a chance to support the women by purchasing amazing products.
Tonight you can head over to the Music Festival* which is an optional activity.
Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel, Lunch
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DAY 04 - JULY 4TH​ - ZANZIBAR - FREE DAY
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FREE DAY
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Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel
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DAY 05 - JULY 5TH​ - ZANZIBAR - NUNGWI BEACH
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Today, after an early breakfast, we will check out of our hotel and take a 45 minute drive to Nungwi Beach. We will check into our hotel then the rest of the afternoon is yours to enjoy the amazing beach views.
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This evening we will meet again for an early sunset dinner at the hotel.
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Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel, Dinner
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DAY 06 - JULY 6TH - ZANZIBAR - SWIM WITH TURTLES
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Nungwi is the name of the village at the northern part of Zanzibar Island. This part of the trip mainly focuses on Cultural village visit of the Nungwi Village. In the mornings local fishermen (and women) wade out to the edge of the coral reef to catch a number of different small sea creatures including squid, octopus, puffer fish and the occasional ray – their catch will be sold at the fish market throughout the day.
At Nungwi there are number of very interesting things to see and do including, the natural aquarium in which is a home endangered sea turtles and a variety of fish. The aquarium itself is a natural formation carved out from the coral bedrock by the erosion of millions of waves crashing against the shore. The depth of the water rises and falls with the tides providing a natural environment for its inhabitants.
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The aquarium at Nungwi does not allow it's guest to swim with the turtles, but we will head over to the one place in Zanzibar that does. Guest who would like to will get the opportunity to feed and swim with sea turtles.
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Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel, Lunch
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DAY 07 - JULY 7TH​ - ZANZIBAR - BEACH DAY
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On our final full day in Zanzibar we will spend relaxing on Nungwi beach. Nungwi beach is Zanzibar’s most popular tourist destination, nicknamed ‘Jambo Square’ thanks to the relatively recent boom in foreign visitors. "Nungwi, on Zanzibar's northernmost tip, has the kind of white coral sand that seems to glow, even after nightfall." CNN
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After a day of relaxation on the beach we will end our trip with a Zanzibari Dance Session and farewell dinner at the hotel.
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Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel, Dinner
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DAY 08 - JULY 8TH​ - ZANZIBAR - DEPART
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On our final day, we will enjoy breakfast and begin to depart back home via one of our group transfers.
Note: Airport transfers are provided from 12 AM and end at 11 AM local time. Hotel check-out is 11 AM.
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Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel
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SAUTI ZA BUZARA MUSIC FESTIVAL
*Music Festival Ticket is not included in trip cost.
Our trip dates or schedule will not change
if for some reason the concert dates do not align with our travel plans.
Every mid February, Sauti za Busara takes center stage at the Old Fort in Stone Town, Zanzibar. Its a four days, East Africa’s favorite festival will feature:
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Live Music: World-class performances with 400 artists (40 groups) on 3 stages, 100% live!
Carnival Parade: Bringing more buzz to Zanzibar Town and outlying areas
Swahili Encounters: Local and visiting artists meet, exchange and create collaborations
Movers & Shakers: Local and global industry professionals meet, network and exchange
Busara Xtra: Fringe events across the island, as organized by local communities.
