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10 Days in Zanzibar: A Journey of Spice and Serenity

AKIN Y

AKIN Y

16 Jan 2024

Embark on a 10-day adventure to Zanzibar, where ancient marvels and tranquil beaches await. Immerse yourself in the rich history of Stone Town, visit the Freddie Mercury Museum, and indulge in the vibrant flavors of local cuisine. Explore the pristine beaches of Nungwi and Chumbe Island, and swim with turtles in the crystal-clear waters. Get ready for a journey of spice and serenity in this tropical paradise.

Trip to Zanzibar

Day 1Culinary Delights and Cultural Treasures
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$82

Lukmaan
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
2 - 3 min

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Old Slave Market/Anglican Cathedral
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$25
1 - 2 min

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Anglican Cathedral Stone Town Zanzibar
Historic church made of stone with an elaborate altar & adjacent slavery monument.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$13
2 - 3 min

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Ma Shaa Allah
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$16
4 - 6 min

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Joshi's Vegetarian Food
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$16
Day 2From Mercury's Legacy to Spices Galore
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$134

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$ 3

Mercury's Zanzibar
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
41 - 50 min

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Cheetah's Rock
ZIPA-accredited educational wildlife rescue & conservation center known for its cheetah tours.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$50
27 - 33 min

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SISO SPICE FARM
Visitors can take tours of this spice farm & learn about the growing & trade in these delicacies.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$25
30 - 36 min

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Passing Show Hotel
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$18
1 - 2 min

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Old Dispensary
Elegant late-19th-century building with elaborate Indian & European elements, now home to a museum.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$13
3 - 4 min

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Le Spices Rendez-Vous
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$16
Day 3Wildlife Encounters and Musical Legends
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$107

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$ 3

Africana's
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
22 - 27 min

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Jozani Sea Turtle and Tortoise Sanctuary
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$25
7 - 9 min

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Zanzibar Butterfly Centre
Hundreds of native butterflies inhabit this netted tropical garden offering guided tours.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$13
66 - 80 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$18
1 - 2 min

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Freddie Mercury Museum
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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$25
1 - 2 min

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Taperia
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$14
Day 4BBQ Feasts and Forest Adventures
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$71

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$ 3

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
25 - 30 min

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Jozani Forest
This compact national park features lush woods, abundant wildlife & guided nature trails.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$25
44 - 53 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$20
54 - 65 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$16
Day 5Spices, History, and Museum Marvels
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$102

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$ 2

House of Spices
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$16
16 - 20 min

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Maruhubi Historical Sites
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$13
13 - 16 min

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People's Palace Museum
Museum in 19th-century palace with exhibitions on the history of Khalifa bin Harub's sultanate.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$25
8 - 11 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$20
4 - 5 min

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Peace Memorial Museum
Exhibits relating to Zanzibar history & nature in a whitewashed, Arab-style building from 1920.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$13
6 - 9 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$16
Day 6Beach Bliss and Island Escapes
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$305

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$ 3

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$14
65 - 78 min

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Mangapwani Slave Chamber
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$13
64 - 77 min

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Mnemba Island
Private resort island with scuba diving, snorkeling & other activities available to guests.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$250
10 - 12 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$14
4 - 5 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$14
Day 7Sunset Dining and Beachside Bliss
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$63

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$ 1

Wave's Restaurant & Bar
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$14
1 - 2 min

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Nungwi Beach
White-sand beach at Nungwi village on Zanzibar island offering swimming, snorkeling & diving.
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
88 - 106 min

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Hamamni Persian Baths
Guided tours are available of this historic former bath complex built for a sultan.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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$13
2 - 3 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$18
4 - 5 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$18
Day 8Turtles, Wonders, and Rooftop Dining
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$111

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$ 1

Paradise Beach Bar
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$14
6 - 9 min

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Swim with turtles sanctuary Zanzibar
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$25
79 - 95 min

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House of Wonders
The grand former palace of a sultan, offering visitors gardens & a clocktower.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$38
4 - 6 min

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Maru Maru Terrace Restaurant
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$14
4 - 5 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$20
Day 9Oceanic Delights and Island Hopping
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$169

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$ 1

Ocean Grill
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
13 - 16 min

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Changu Island
Reached by private boat, this island once housed a prison & is home to many giant tortoises.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$125
Cape Town Fish Market
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$14
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The Floating Restaurant
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$20
Day 10Farewell to Zanzibar, Memories Forever
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$175

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$ 3

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$14
17 - 21 min

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Chumbe Island
Private island & nature reserve with wildlife-rich coral reefs, forests & an eco-lodge.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$125
5 - 6 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$14
14 - 17 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$22

Budget breakdown: $1334 In total

Activities & Food:$1316
Transport:$18