6-Day Zanzibar Beach Holiday

On arrival at Zanzibar’s Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, you will be met by our driver who will take you on the short 20-minute transfer to your hotel in Stone Town, the historic quarter of Zanzibar City. You have the evening at leisure and your dinner tonight will be provided by your hotel at Hyatt Zanzibar Hotel. with all meals.

This morning you will enjoy breakfast at your hotel, before meeting our expert local guide for a tour of Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Over the centuries, many cultures have left their impressions on Zanzibar and it is perhaps in Stone Town where you can most easily see their influences. Your guide will lead you first to the colorful market, awash with exotic smells and buzzing with bartering locals. Afterwards, you will visit the calm of the 19th C cathedral, built on the former site of the slave market after the 1873 abolition of slavery. As you wander the narrow streets and alleys, you’ll pass the Arab houses with their inner courtyards, hidden behind heavy doors. You can compare their style with the Indian residences, adorned with balustrades and metal railings. Amongst the town’s historic sites are the ‘Tip Tip House,’ the Old Fort and the People’s Palace Museum. Lunch will be taken at the Silk Route Indian rooftop restaurant, with views to the ocean. The Silk Route is full of character, so enjoy the excellent cuisine, perhaps washing it down with a cocktail. After the tour, we will transfer you to your beach hotel for your dinner, an evening at leisure and the remainder of your stay. Overnight will be in ZURI ZANZIBAR  with all meals.

Today, you are free to do exactly what you want – and to do as little as you want. After all, you can simply relax by your hotel pool or down on the beach, perhaps under a swaying palm tree. If a day of total inactivity is really not your thing, you can swim or take advantage of one of the activities on offer via your hotel reception. Hotel at  ZURI ZANZIBAR with all meals

Today is another full day for you to relax at your oceanside hotel, have a gentle swim in the sea or to enjoy the more active facilities on offer. Or, of course, you can set out to explore a little bit more of this beautiful island. The reception staff at your hotel will be happy to help arrange any activity or excursion that takes your interest. Overnight will be in ZURI  ZANZIBAR

After a pickup at your hotel , board your private boat heading to Mnemba Island. Depending on conditions, you can reach the coral reef of Mnemba Atoll Marine Reserve in up to 20 minutes. Once there, explore a reef that’s big enough for everyone so you won’t feel cramped, even on busy days. Keep your eyes peeled for yellow snappers, barracudas, turtles, and more. After snorkeling, enjoy a snack stop on a sandbar. Relax under the sun while enjoying fresh seasonal fruits and other small bites. Later, We will drive you back to the hotel. You’ll see local fishermen returning from the sea and selling their catch of the day before being transferred back to your accommodation at ZURI ZANZIBAR

After having breakfast at your hotel, we will transfer you to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport for your onward flight. If you have a later departure, we will arrange for you to have lunch before you leave the hotel.