Zanzibar Extension

 

Extend your African adventure with three days on the exotic spice island of Zanzibar.  Rinse that safari dust off snorkeling or windsurfing in the Indian Ocean.  Explore the mix of Swahili, Arab and Indian influences in Stonetown – a place of winding alleys, bustling bazaars, mosques and unique carved, wooden doors.  Dazzle your senses at a spice plantation and watch as the rare red colobus monkeys play overhead in Jozani Forest.

Day 1 - Arusha/Zanzibar

Board your flight for Zanzibar, where upon arrival you are escorted to the elegant Zanzibar Serena Inn located in Stone Town. This stunning property has joined the ranks of the world’s finest resorts as a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World. Your elegant and romantic rooms overlook the azure waters of the Indian Ocean.  ZANZIBAR SERENA INN. (B, D)

Days 2/3 - Zanzibar

Explore the mix of Swahili, Arab and Indian influences in Stonetown – a place of winding alleys, bustling bazaars, mosques and unique carved, wooden doors – and recently designated a World Heritage Site. Visit the House of Wonders, the Palace Museum, Dr. Livingstone’s House, the Arab Fort and the National Museum of Zanzibar.  Then, dazzle your senses at a spice plantation and watch as the rare red colobus monkeys play overhead in Jozani Forest.  Also, take an excursion to Kizimkazi, a fishing village at the southern point of the island which is the site of a 12th century mosque, the earliest evidence of Islam in East Africa.  Board a small boat to look for Spinner and Bottle-nosed dolphins. ZANZIBAR SERENA INN. (B,L,D Daily)

Days 4/5 - Zanzibar/Nairobi/London/New York

Your final morning is at leisure to enjoy this paradise.  This afternoon, transfer to the airport for your flight to Nairobi.  Enjoy a farewell dinner at a local restaurant before returning to the airport for your overnight flight to London, than home.