Zanzibar Island Extension

Our extension trip starts in Stone Town, the old city and World Heritage Site on the spice island of Zanzibar. There are no included activities planned today, so you're free to arrive in Zanzibar at any time. On arrival into Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ), you'll be met by your driver and transferred to our historic, centrally located hotel in the old city, which is around a 20-minute drive away. The turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean meet the shores of this small city with its big, bustling atmosphere. Depending on your arrival time, you might like to wander through the narrow, winding streets and taste some street food at the seaside night market. Please note, you will not be accompanied by a tour leader on this trip. Our Zanzibar Island Extension trip can be booked on any date you choose, subject to availability. The itinerary has been designed to complement a number of our group tours, however, this is not a group experience and you're unlikely to be travelling with other Explore customers.
Accommodation:

• Type - Hotel
• Accommodation Name - Tembo Hotel
• Grade - Comfortable
• All Inclusive - No
• Any Meal Provided - No
• Breakfast Provided - No
• Dinner Provided - No
• Lunch Provided - No
• Meal Name - Meals Provided: None

Wake up for breakfast by the sea and sip your coffee as you watch the fisherman in the shallow, clear waters. Today you're free to explore this historic city at a laid-back pace - like the locals. Thanks to its close proximity to Africa's East Coast, Zanzibar has been a strategic home for Portuguese, Middle Eastern and British settlers, who've all left their mark. It also played an important role in Africa's infamous slave history. Along the winding streets ornate, carved doorways hark back to the island's 17th-century Omani rule and a mix of mosques and churches signify its diverse cultural history. Stone Town was also the birthplace of Queen's Freddie Mercury - born Farouk Bulsara - and his family home is marked with a yellow plaque. If you'd rather escape the city today, there will be the opportunity to book a Spice Tour. Visit a farm to learn more about Zanzibar's most precious exports, flavours and their interesting medicinal uses through taste, sight and smell. This evening, why not choose a spot along the waterfront to watch the spectacular sunset.
Accommodation:

• Type - Hotel
• Accommodation Name - Tembo Hotel
• Grade - Comfortable
• All Inclusive - No
• Any Meal Provided - Yes
• Breakfast Provided - Yes
• Dinner Provided - No
• Lunch Provided - No
• Meal Name - Meals Provided: Breakfast

This morning after breakfast, you'll be transferred to the island's east coast. The scenic drive takes a little over an hour through villages and countryside before you reach home for the next two nights; a beachfront hotel where white, powdery sand meets the warm, clear water of the Indian Ocean. The rest of the day will be free to enjoy the beach, rest by the pool or choose a shady spot to relax in the colourful garden area. Please note that the beach might only be accessible during low tide
Accommodation:

• Type - Lodge
• Accommodation Name - Sunshine Marine Lodge
• Grade - Comfortable
• All Inclusive - No
• Any Meal Provided - Yes
• Breakfast Provided - Yes
• Dinner Provided - No
• Lunch Provided - No
• Meal Name - Meals Provided: Breakfast

Another day in paradise. Take an early morning walk along the beach where local women can often be seen collecting seaweed - a lucrative export of Zanzibar. Friendly by nature, locals always offer a welcoming smile and are happy to chat. Today is again free to spend however you please. If you'd like to be a bit more active, please speak to a member of the hotel staff who can help with optional snorkelling trips to the nearby Mnemba Atoll marine reserve; home to stingrays, lionfish and turtles.
Accommodation:

• Type - Lodge
• Accommodation Name - Sunshine Marine Lodge
• Grade - Comfortable
• All Inclusive - No
• Any Meal Provided - Yes
• Breakfast Provided - Yes
• Dinner Provided - No
• Lunch Provided - No
• Meal Name - Meals Provided: Breakfast

The trip ends today. Your departure transfer to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) will be arranged to suit your departure flight time and the drive is around one hour and 15 minutes. Zanzibar airport is small and old-fashioned when compared to European standards, so be sure to leave plenty of time for check-in and possibly enquire with the hotel about a packed lunch as the airport's selection is limited.
Accommodation:

• Type -
• Accommodation Name -
• Grade -
• All Inclusive - No
• Any Meal Provided - Yes
• Breakfast Provided - Yes
• Dinner Provided - No
• Lunch Provided - No
• Meal Name - Meals Provided: Breakfast