This beach vacation takes you to two of Zanzibar’s most popular islands — Unguja, also known as “Zanzibar,” and Pemba. Because Unguja is the largest and most populous island in the Zanzibar archipelago, it has the most developed tourism industry. Here you will find cozy restaurants, a variety of accommodations, and activities to keep you busy.
Pemba is less developed but nothing short of exotic beauty. It is well-known for its verdant green hills and clove plantations. The Pemba Channel, with its coral reefs and diverse marine life, separates the island from Tanzania’s mainland.
We will pick you up Zanzibar International Airport — Time to be advised, meet and assist from our transfer driver.
Our driver will help you with luggage in your comfortable van safely start to drive for 30 minutes to your hotel in Stone town.
You will be assisted to check in at the hotel for your dinner and overnight stay
Leisure breakfast at Hotel Verde Zanzibar Luxury Resort & Spa, around 0900hrs we will go out and start our full day excursions tours.
Old Stone Town Tour – Gently we will be heading to the historic center ready to start our guided walking tour. We’ll take you along the streets of Stone Town, explaining the history and architecture of some of the most emblematic sights.
One of the buildings you’ll see is the House of Wonders, which now houses the Museum of History and Culture of Zanzibar and the Swahili Coast. You’ll also see the Palace Museum, the Old Fort, and Anglican Cathedral, where we’ll stop to admire the monument to the slaves.
Prison Island Tour – After or guided walking tour at Stone town we will drive to the seaport and catch your boat for a 20 – 30 minute head to Prison Island. Originally used as a prison for rebellious slaves, this island later became a quarantine station for cases of yellow fever. These days, however, it is an idyllic tourist resort that is home to a collection of endangered giant tortoises!
Leisure breakfast at Hotel Verde Zanzibar Luxury Resort & Spa, Later you will be transferred to Zanzibar International Airport to catch your local flight to Pemba Island. Arrive at Pemba Airport, where you will be meet and assisted from our driver who will transfer you to your hotel.
Pemba Island, is a small island located off the coast of Tanzania in East Africa. It is part of the Zanzibar archipelago, along with Unguja Island (commonly known as Zanzibar Island) and several smaller islands. Pemba Island is known for its unspoiled beauty, crystal-clear waters, and rich cultural heritage.
Pemba Island is also known for its spice farms, which produce cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, and other aromatic spices. Visitors can tour these farms to learn about the cultivation and harvesting of these spices, as well as their use in local cuisine and traditional medicine.
The island’s history dates back to the 7th century, and it has been inhabited by various ethnic groups over the centuries, including Shirazi Arabs, Bantu-speaking Africans, and Portuguese colonizers. This rich cultural heritage is reflected in the island’s architecture, music, dance, and cuisine.
Pemba Island offers a unique and authentic travel experience for those seeking to explore the culture of East Africa and the beauty of various number of diving sites with steep drop-offs, untouched coral, and an abundance of marine life.
This is not an escape from everyday life, it is a destination that returns to a life well lived, It’s a place where you will connect with something larger than yourself.
Leisure breakfast at The Aiyana Resort & Spa, apart from enjoying your stay at the hotel and gorgeous views, there’s a lot of excursions to experience and explore and such as
Snorkeling — one of the most popular water activities that guests can don their masks and fins and explore the coral reefs that surround the island, admiring the colorful fish and other marine creatures that inhabit the reef.
Scuba Diving — Which allows guests to explore the deeper waters surrounding the island. The hotel may offer a range of dive packages, including introductory courses for beginners and guided dives for more experienced divers.
Guests can also enjoy kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, or taking a guided boat tour around the island, exploring secluded bays and coves that are inaccessible by foot.
Sandbank Experience — A lunch picnic to the sandbank is a most unique and unforgettable experience.
A boat transfer to the sandbank, where guests can enjoy a private and secluded beach experience. The hotel staff will set up a comfortable picnic area with tables, chairs, and a large tent for shade.
The lunch menu will typically consist of a variety of fresh seafood, such as grilled fish or lobster, along with salads, fruits, and other delicious dishes. Guests can enjoy their meal while taking in the stunning views of the ocean and the private island in the distance.
The boat transfer back to the private island will typically be provided in the late afternoon, allowing guests to return to the hotel in time for a relaxing evening.
Leisure breakfast at The Aiyana Resort & Spa, and enjoy the rest of the morning relaxing the hotel.
Later you will be transferred to the Airport to catch your small flight heading to Ugunja — Zanzibar.
As this is your final day, we will let you enjoy the beauty of the Island and do whatever you want.
You have a sip of a cocktail while watching the sunset, walk along the beach, or simply read a book while taking in the scenery.
Leisure breakfast at Hotel Verde Zanzibar Luxury Resort & Spa.
Later transferred to Zanzibar International Airport to catch your flight going back home or to the next destination – flight time to be advised
OPTIONAL — You can combine this package with one of our many other safari experience of your choice.
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