Zanzibar Extension
3 Night Zanzibar Extension
DAY 01 – ARRIVE IN ZANZIBAR
Fly into Zanzibar International Airport from any East African country. You will be met by our representative and transferred to the hotel.
The name Zanzibar evokes images of palm fringed coastlines framing white sandy beaches and the warm crystal clear water of the Indian Ocean. It’s no surprise then that the sultans of yesteryear chose this location as their key trading post.
Bronze: Blue Bay Hotel | Pongwe Beach – Lunch & Dinner Included
Silver: Breezez Beach Club & Spa | Matemwe Retreat – Lunch & Dinner Included
Gold: Xanadu | White Sands – Lunch & Dinner Included
DAY 02 & 03 – ZANZIBAR
Spend the next two days relaxing on the beach with a book in hand. For those that are more active there are a variety of optional activities available at an additional cost including a tour of Stone Town, a visit to a local spice farm, or exploring the seas on a snorkelling or diving trip.
Head out on a tour of Stone Town the historical, cultural and architectural capital of Zanzibar Island. A designated
UNESCO World Heritage Site, the town is famous for its distinctive architecture most notably its narrow streets that snake between the various houses, buildings and monuments. A tour of Stone offers a fascinating look at the essence of Zanzibar including the colonial monuments, ornately carved and studded doors, two cathedrals and countless mosques.
Zanzibar is known as Spice Island. Visit a local spice farm on the island where you will be taken around by the farmer and shown how each of the various spices grow and what the plants look like. At the end of the tour you will have the opportunity to buy some of the spices.
The island has great diving spots for those water sport enthusiasts looking to experience Zanzibar from below.
Bronze: Blue Bay Hotel | Pongwe Beach – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Silver: Breezez Beach Club & Spa | Matemwe Retreat – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Gold: Xanadu | White Sands – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
DAY 04 – DEPART
Transfer back to the airport for the flight home.
ABOUT ZANZIBAR ISLAND, TANZANIA
TANZANIA
BAGGAGE RESTRICTIONS
Maximum of 15kg of luggage per person is allowed for light aircraft flights, including hand luggage and camera equipment. Please ensure that all luggage is soft-sided.
MONEY MATTERS
Tanzania’s currency is the shilling. Notes are issued in denominations of 500, 1000, 2000, 5000 and 10000 shillings. Coins are issued in denominations of 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200 shillings, although the first two are seldom used. The local currency you may need during your stay in Tanzania should be obtained at authorised facilities such as banks and foreign exchange bureaus. US Dollars and British Pounds can also be exchanged at the airport on arrival. It is very difficult to exchange the shilling outside of Tanzania so we recommend that you change only as much as you will need. Major credit cards are accepted at most outlets in Tanzania. At some of our Sanctuary Retreats camps in Tanzania, we accept Visa, MasterCard or Amex, as well as cash.
TIPPING
If you enjoyed your stay with us the guidelines below can be used as a reference. Tipping is a very personal matter and it is not included for staff at our lodges and camps.
- Porter – US $1 per bag
- Driver-guide – US $5-7 per traveller per day – this is normally paid on the last day and is based on 4-6 travellers in the vehicle. If there are only 2 or 3 travellers you may consider increasing this amount to US $6-8 per traveller per day
WEATHER
Tanzania has a tropical climate which is mainly characterised by warm days and cool evenings. December to March are usually the warmest months of the year, while June to August are the coolest. April and May often see intermittent rains, and from September to November the days are warm with short scattered rains falling in November.
TIME ZONE
GMT + 3 hours.
LANGUAGE
Tanzania’s official language is Swahili.
PASSPORT & VISA INFORMATION
Travellers should check for visa requirements pertaining to their citizenship, as entry requirements vary between countries. All travellers, however, must be in possession of a passport with at least six months of validity left beyond the intended departure date from Tanzania.
For more information on Tanzania travel please visit http://tanzaniatourism.go.tz/en
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
TSA Bans Powerless Devices From Flights
According to recent rules issued by the US Transport Security Administration (TSA), passengers travelling from Europe, the Middle East and Africa to the US must be able to turn on their electronic devices to prove they are genuine, “Powerless devices” – cellphones and computers that cannot be turned on will not be permitted on board the aircraft.
This was followed by an announcement by the UK Department for Transport regarding stepping up some aviation security measures. “In line with the US advice, passengers on some routes into and out of the UK may now also be required to show that electronic devices in their hand luggage are powered up or face not being allowed to bring the device onto the aircraft.” According to Reuters, TSA officials singled out smartphones, including the Apple iPhone and Samsung Galaxy, for extra security checks on U.S.-bound flights from Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Source: http://www.tsa.gov/press/releases/2014/07/06/enhanced-security-measures-certain-airports-overseas
RATES
Different package levels are Bronze, Silver & Gold.
From $537 – $5,903 USD – Please enquire for detailed rates.
Rates are per person twin or double share.
Single supplement on request.