Rock Restaurant Zanzibar Experience
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Rock Restaurant Zanzibar Experience | The rock restaurant | Zanzibar Ocean Rock Restaurant | Restaurant The Rock Zanzibar Zanzibar's Rock Restaurant | Zanzibar Seafood Restaurants | Rock Restaurant Michanwi Pingwe Beach |
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Rock Restaurant Zanzibar Experience; The Rock Restaurant is located in a unique position on a rock in the middle of the Indian Ocean south east of the island, on the Michamwi Pingwe peninsula in Zanzibar.
The restaurant is a 10 minutes car drive from Paje village, 1 hour from Stone Town Zanzibar and 1.5 hours drive from the extreme north tip of the island, Nungwi. Come dine at sea.
The Rock Restaurant Zanzibar Experience includes a 2-way (return) transfers from your hotel to The Rock and then back to your hotel. Once you reach the beach there are two options to access The Rock.
If the tide is low you can simply walk along the rock paths that take you to the stairs of the restaurant. If the tide is high there is a small wooden boat that takes you directly to the stairs. This a service is offered by the restaurant.
The restaurant is perched on a Zanzibar rock with breathtaking views of Indian Ocean. Rock Restaurant Zanzibar seats 45 diners at a time and is 7 meters high, allowing the water around it to rise 4.5 meters up the rock.
Diners are provided with boats back to shore from at high tide. The Restaurant offers both indoor dining and outdoor seating over the sea. Breathtaking views and fresh sea air also greet visitors who come to this restaurant, in Zanzibar, East Africa.
At the suitably-named Rock Restaurant, diners are provided with more than just fresh fish caught from the Indian Ocean below. The restaurant serves a wide variety of seafood which one can relish on and the food served here is always fresh as the nature’s beauty surrounding it.
The food has a distinct twist of the Zanzibar cuisine which include delicacies like Fish Carpaccio, Calamari prepared with prawns and zucchini or familiar treats like Lobster Spaghetti and much more.
Besides, drinks such as wine, beer and soft drinks are also served. At low-tide, the Rock Restaurant, in Zanzibar, East Africa, can be reached on foot. At other times of the day, diners are transported to and from the rock by boat.
If visitors come to the restaurant while the sea is low, they are able to walk to the rock with no problem.
But as they usually stay late on into the evening when the sea is high around the rock, the restaurant provides a boat service which travels to and from the shore. It is said to be a once in a lifetime experience to dine at the Zanzibar Rock restaurant.
You need to book for your table in advance and be there earlier if you want to see it in daylight.
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Rock Restaurant Zanzibar Experience Prices |
| Dates From | Dates To | Price Per Person |
Child Aged 12 Years & Below |
| 1st January 2019 | 31st December 2019 | Request for rates | Request for rates |
Notes
* The meal times are 1200 Hours, 1400 Hours, 1600 Hours, 1800 Hours and 1900 Hours
* Departures from other areas outside Zanzibar Stone Town can be arranged, kindly inquire
* The menu is based on the abundant seafood available, serving delicacies such as octopus salad, seafood spaghetti, squid and queen prawns alongside vegetarian dishes and special children’s menus
Rock Restaurant Zanzibar Experience Rates Includes:
* Professional English speaking guides
* Pickup from your hotel in Zanzibar Stone Town and drop-off to your hotel
Rock Restaurant Zanzibar Experience Rates Do Not Include:
* Drinks
* Tips or gratuity
* Travelers insurance
* Communication charges
* Minimum of 1 person required
* Visas, international airfares and airport taxes; meals
* Sightseeing not included in the package; optional activities
* Personal expenses such as transfers to/ from the airport (supplement airport transfer cost applies for tours starting from the airport)
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Rock Restaurant Zanzibar Experience Menu (Food Prices) |
STARTER
Fish fingers and tartar sauce – 19 US Dollars
Prawn, squid and zucchini tempura – 19 US Dollars
Fish carpaccio served with coconut sauce (coconut milk, lime, fresh chili pepper and olive oil) – 19 US Dollars
Very tender octopus salad ( potatoes, pumpkins, green beans, onions & tomatoes confit) – 18 US Dollars
Sweet and sour beef salad – 17 US Dollars
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PASTA
Homemade tagliatelle served with small lobster, delicious tomato sauce and fried aubergines – 20 US Dollars
Homemade ravioli filled with aubergines, potatoes and parmesan cheese served with rosemary butter – 20 US Dollars
Homemade potato gnocchi served with prawns and Zanzibar vanilla – 20 US Dollars
Tambi (local Swahili spaghetti) served with stir-fry fish, julienne vegetablesand spinach in creamy Swahili coconut sauce – 19 US Dollars
Spaghetti with crab and fresh tomato sauce, mint leaves and a pinch of pepper – 20 US Dollars
Homemade tagliolini with fried aubergines, black olives, capers, fresh tomatoes and basil – 19 US Dollars
Homemade pappardelle with seafood sauce, garlic, tomato, parsley and chili pepper – 20 US Dollars
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MAIN COURSE
Chicken skewers Swahili style served with Lyonnaise potatoes – 23 US Dollars
Squid in tandoori and coconut milk with spinach served with basmati rice – 25 US Dollars
Stewed Rock Lobster and cous-cous with greens, ginger and lime – 25 US Dollars
Grilled fish fillet served with carrots and ginger cream, vegetables, crispy and spicy chips – 27 US Dollars
The Rock special (lobster, cigal, king prawns, octopus, and calamari all on the grill) – 62 US Dollars
Grilled beef fillet marinated with ginger and rosemary served with veggies and potatoes – 30 US Dollars
Green curry veggie stew, Basmati rice and chapati (local bread) – 19 US Dollars
Grilled lobster (500GR.) with salad and scarab potatoes – 36 US Dollars
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DESSERT
Pineapple flambé with vanilla and Zanzibar spices ice cream – 9 US Dollars
Chocolate salami served with Zanzibar spices ice cream – 9 US Dollars
Fresh fruit with Zanzibar spices ice cream – 9 US Dollars
Zanzibar spices ice cream (2 scoops) – 9 US Dollars
The Rock coconut tiramisù – 9 US Dollars
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15% of your dessert price will be donated to Kichanga Foundation
Booking & Reservations for Rock Restaurant Zanzibar Experience Contacts;
Booking Office Tel: + 254 718-179-967
Mobile/ WhatsApp : + 254 721-242-711
Mobile: + 254 780-242-711
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.africanspicesafaris.com
Zanzibar Cultural Day Tour Jambiani Village Trip
Zanzibar Cultural Day Tour Jambiani Village Trip
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Zanzibar Cultural Day Tour Jambiani Village Trip | Cultural day Tours in Zanzibar | Jambiani Cultural Village Tour Zanzibar |
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Zanzibar cultural day tour Jambiani village trip is a cultural tour the Swahili village of Jambiani. Get the feel of local life of Jambiani Village – situated on the southeast coast of Zanzibar Island, some 45 km from main city Stone Town.
The village houses some 6000 inhabitants whose everyday lives are closely connected to the tidal cycle of the Indian Ocean, which determines the pattern of activities in the village and on the beach.
Zanzibar cultural day tour Jambiani village trip gives you the opportunity to meet the Swahili culture up close and personal!
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Zanzibar Cultural Day Tour Jambiani Village Trip Highlights |
The tour is planned in cooperation with the village and includes the following places of interest within the village:
* Visit a local House
* Visit a seaweed farm
* Enjoy a delicious traditional swahili lunch
* Learn about Swahili Zanzibar handicrafts
* Visit a school and/ or health clinic meet a doctor
* Meet locals and experience the village life by visiting fishermen & women groups
* Visit a traditional Healer/ herbalist who will show you the local medicines, herbs and their uses
Depending on your enthusiasm and heat tolerance, Zanzibar cultural day tour Jambiani village trip last anything from a few hours to the best part of a day.
The tour includes many aspects of everyday life; their culture, traditions and customs. You will visit women’s pottery and handicrafts group, sea weed farming, local school, local herbs doctor and a local clinic.
The village guide will take you to a woman who will show you the process of making rope from coconut fiber. Make a stop for lunch at a local restaurant where you will taste authentic Zanzibar cuisine, seasoned with many spices and herbs.
There is also a possibility to visit a soap factory that uses the local seaweed as the main ingredient for their soaps. African Spice Safaris contributes to the development of the village by making payments to the locals for the tour.
Direct donations are not allowed in the village but you can donate some money, drugs, and hospital supplies to the village clinic. School materials like pens and pencils, books, etc can be delivered directly to the schools.
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Zanzibar Cultural Day Tour Jambiani Village Trip Prices |
| Dates From | Dates To | Price Per Person | 8 to 11 Years Child |
| 1st January 2019 | 31st December 2019 | Request for rates | Request for rates |
Notes
* This tour can depart any day of the week upon reservation
* Your participation on this tour directly contributes to the development of the village which helps the locals for education, health etc
* Kindly do not give any donations directly to an individual however, you can bring school supplies like pencils, pens, books, toys or hospital supplies and donate directly to these institutions while visiting them
Zanzibar Cultural Day Tour Jambiani Village Trip Rates Includes:
* Local Lunch at the village
* Professional English speaking guides
* A comrehensive cultural tour the Swahili village of Jambiani
* Pickup from your hotel in Zanzibar and drop-off to your hotel
Zanzibar Cultural Day Tour Jambiani Village Trip Rates Do Not Include:
* Travelers insurance
* Communication charges
* Minimum of one person required
* Tips or gratuity for your local guide and driver guide
* Visas, international airfares and airport taxes; meals
* Sightseeing not included in the package; optional activities
* Personal expenses such as transfers to/ from the airport (supplement airport transfer cost applies for tours starting from the airport)
Booking & Reservations for Zanzibar Cultural Day Tour Jambiani Village Trip Contacts;
Booking Office Tel: + 254 718-179-967
Mobile/ WhatsApp : + 254 721-242-711
Mobile : + 254 780-242-711
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.africanspicesafaris.com
Unguja Ukuu Boat Trip Zanzibar Day Tour
Unguja Ukuu Boat Trip Zanzibar Day Tour
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Unguja Ukuu Boat Trip Zanzibar Day Tour | Unguja Ukuu Boat Trip Zanzibar Tours | Unguja Ukuu Zanzibar Day Trip |
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Unguja Ukuu Boat Trip Zanzibar Day Tour is a very special day boat trip to Unguja Ukuu village, far off the tourists track in Zanzibar. This is a great expedition for snorkelling, swimming and seafood enthusiasts.
Unguja Ukuu was the first capital city of the island of Zanzibar and Unguja Ukuu Village is 17 miles by road from Zanzibar town. Unguja Ukuu is notable as the site of what is believed to be the earliest settlement on Zanzibar, dating to at least the 8th century, although there is little remaining today from this era.
Unguja Ukuu is an authentic village where tourism has had almost no impact at all. The area is surrounded with Mangrove Forest.
As one of Zanzibar’s most fertile places, its profusion of forest makes it feel like a place where spirits and magic reside. For now the village offers only one hotel.
Our boat trip starts in Unguja Ukuu village with a traditional motorized dhow boat. We head to the small uninhabited islands, Miwi and Nianembe or Kwale in the protected Menai Bay, where you get to see the unique flora and fauna of Zanzibar’s tropical islands.
You stand some chance of spotting dolphins here – but not guarantee as or as easy to spot as the ones of Kizimkazi village. In case you get to see them here you will likely be the only guests watching.
There are unspoiled beaches with glooming white sands, perfect for relaxation, and the sea around the islands is very good for snorkeling.
After snorkeling the boat will take you to one of the small islands where your barbequed lobster and seafood buffet will be ready for you to tuck into.
During low tide you can walk around the Island with our village guide to show you a mystical cave behind the Island. On the way back to Unguja Ukuu you can enjoy the sunset and the wonderful atmosphere around you.
The Unguja Ukuu boat trip is a private trip.
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Unguja Ukuu Boat Trip Zanzibar Day Tour Prices |
| Dates From | Dates To | Price Per Person | 8 to 12 Year Child |
| 1st January 2017 | 31st December 2017 | Request for rates | Request for rates |
Notes
* Departures from other areas outside Zanzibar Stone Town can be arranged, kindly inquire
* Guides available speak English, French, Italian and Spanish. Must be pre-booked at the time of booking
Unguja Ukuu Boat Trip Zanzibar Day Tour Rates Includes:
* Lunch
* Motorboat/ Sailboat
* Snorkeling equipment
* Mineral drinking water
* Professional English speaking guides
* Pickup from your hotel in Zanzibar Stone Town and drop-off to your hotel
Unguja Ukuu Boat Trip Zanzibar Day Tour Rates Do Not Include:
* Drinks
* Tips or gratuity
* Travelers insurance
* Communication charges
* Minimum of 1 person required
* Visas, international airfares and airport taxes; meals
* Sightseeing not included in the package; optional activities
* Personal expenses such as transfers to/ from the airport (supplement airport transfer cost applies for tours starting from the airport)
Booking & Reservations for Unguja Ukuu Boat Trip Zanzibar Day Tour Contacts;
Booking Office Tel: + 254 718-179-967
Mobile : + 254 721-242-711
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.africanspicesafaris.com
Zanzibar Sunset Dhow Cruise Mbweni Ruins Dinner Tour
Zanzibar Sunset Dhow Cruise Mbweni Ruins Dinner Tour
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Sunset Dhow Cruise with Dinner Mbweni Ruins | Zanzibar Sunset Dinner Cruise at Mbweni Ruins | Sunset Dhow Cruise with Dinner |
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Zanzibar Sunset Dhow Cruise Mbweni Ruins Dinner Tour is a sunset dhow excursion followed by a romantic candlelit dinner at the Mbweni Ruins Hotel. The Sunset Cruises and Dinner at Mbweni Ruins Hotel Tour lasts almost 6 hours from 1730 Hours to 2200 Hours.
Your cruise will leave Stone Town, the old town of Zanzibar City, in the late afternoon. Enjoy the cool air and warm sun as you glide across the water to your destination.
Upon arrival, you will enjoy a cocktail on the jetty with spectacular views over the ocean, as you watch the sun set, changing the sky from shades of pinks and blues to magnificent golden colors.
After drinks, you will be escorted down the jetty of the Mbweni Ruins Hotel to the old ruins themselves, and your guide will answer any questions you have about the history of the site.
You will be seated and then have time to enjoy fine dining in the light of a thousand candles, surrounded by the serenity of nature. An evening you will never forget. afternoon.
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Zanzibar Sunset Dhow Cruise Mbweni Ruins Dinner Tour Itinerary |
1600 Hours: We pick you from your hotel/ residence and transfer you to the Zanzibar Serena Inn.
1730 Hours: We get a detailed briefing about our Sunset Cruises and Dinner at Mbweni Ruins Hotel from our guide.
1745 Hours: We board our dhow, meet the crew and set sail for Mbweni Ruins, an hour by sea south of Stone Town, framed by the ever stunning African sunset. Mbweni Ruins Hotel is located 6 kilometers from Zanzibar Stone Town and the Harbour.
It is 10 minutes to drive and the hotel. As we sail our guide will give us information about the historical sites of Zanzibar. After a magnificent sunset cruise for an hour, we sail into Mtoni Marine, a beautiful restaurant located on the beach of Mtoni.
1845 Hours: Reach Mbweni Ruins Hotel. There, all guests receive a warm greeting, a welcoming bonfire and a beautiful table surrounded by banana leaves and candles. And that’s just the start!
1930 Hours: Dinner is a deliciously refined 3-course menu, with starter, main course and dessert. Raintree Restaurant is set on a cliff overlooking the Indian Ocean, offers delicious combinations of International and Zanzibar food.
After dinner we transfer you back to the hotel.
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Zanzibar Sunset Dhow Cruise Mbweni Ruins Dinner Tour Prices |
| Dates From | Dates To | Price Per Person | 8 to 12 Year Child |
| 1st January 2017 | 31st December 2017 | Request for rates | Request for rates |
Notes
* Departures from other areas outside Zanzibar Stone Town can be arranged, kindly inquire
* For groups of 8 or more, enjoy the 5-star treatment at Mbweni Ruins Hotel and Restaurant!
* Guides available speak English, French, Italian and Spanish. Must be pre-booked at the time of booking
Zanzibar Sunset Dhow Cruise Mbweni Ruins Dinner Tour Rates Includes:
* Mineral drinking water
* Professional English speaking guides
* All entry fees to the farms, service charge and taxes
* Pickup from your hotel in Zanzibar and drop-off to your hotel
* Sunset dhow excursion followed by a romantic candlelit dinner at the Mbweni Ruins Hotel
Zanzibar Sunset Dhow Cruise Mbweni Ruins Dinner Tour Rates Do Not Include:
* Drinks
* Tips or gratuity
* Travelers insurance
* Communication charges
* Minimum of 1 person required
* Visas, international airfares and airport taxes; meals
* Sightseeing not included in the package; optional activities
* Personal expenses such as transfers to/ from the airport (supplement airport transfer cost applies for tours starting from the airport)
Booking & Reservations for Zanzibar Sunset Dhow Cruise Mbweni Ruins Dinner Tour Contacts;
Booking Office Tel: + 254 718-179-967
Mobile : + 254 721-242-711
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.africanspicesafaris.com
Zanzibar Honeymooners Sunset Cruise Tour
Zanzibar Honeymooners Sunset Cruise Tour
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Zanzibar Honeymooners Sunset Cruise Tour | Sunset Cruise Special Honeymoon Zanzibar |
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Zanzibar Honeymooners Sunset Cruise Tour is a romantic sunset dhow sailing excursion in Zanzibar- the exotic town of Spice Romance and Love.
It is an amazing exclusive experience were the two of you celebrate newly made vows. The sunset cruise leaves in the late afternoon from Zanzibar Serena Inn and cruises along the Zanzibar (Unguja) coast, slicing through the clear turquoise water.
The hustle and bustle of busy people in Stone Town grow faint in the distance until they seem only a memory.
Music takes over, the butler serves canapés (a variety of snacks) and keeps your glass topped up with your choice of beers, wine, cocktails or sodas, encouraging you to sink back into the cushions and enjoy the romance of Africa while watching the scenery drift by.
The guides will point out the attractions from the boat. Information and stories are told on the same.
The sun sets, changing the sky from shades of pinks and blues to magnificent golden colors as you sail back towards the glimmering lights of Stone Town in the distance with the wind gently blowing you back to shore.
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Zanzibar Honeymooners Sunset Cruise Tour Itinerary |
1500 Hours: You will be picked from your hotel/ residence and transferred to the Zanzibar Serena Inn reception.
1630 Hours: You will get a detailed briefing about the Zanzibar Honeymooners Sunset Cruise.
1645 Hours: Climb on-board the dhow, meet the crew and set sail. A perfect start to the perfect evening, you will enjoy the intimacy and exclusivity of your own private dhow.
Take in the breathtaking sites of the island and the magnificence of the African sunset.
A private butler will serve you canapés, cool refreshments, and of course, a bottle of bubbly! To spice up the atmosphere, we will arrange a private musician just for you.
Choose among a traditional Taarab musician to play sweet, seductive songs or ngoma drummers to get the beat going.
The day, after all, is yours. Sail for about an hour up the coast. Sail back towards Stone Town as the sun sets.
1830 Hours: Return to the Beachfront of Stone Town. Your Zanzibar Honeymooners Sunset Cruise Tour comes to a close.
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Zanzibar Honeymooners Sunset Cruise Tour Prices |
| Dates From | Dates To | Price Per Person | 8 to 12 Year Child |
| 1st January 2018 | 31st Deember 2018 | Request for rates | Request for rates |
Notes
* An excursion exclusively for you and your partner
* Your dhow is operated by a professional, trained crew and is fully equipped with life jackets, first aid kit, sun shade, boarding ladder and waterproof bags. Sit back and relax, enjoy the Zanzibar breezes and crystal clear turquoise waters while sipping a drink accompanied with bites/ snacks
Zanzibar Honeymooners sunset cruise tour rates Includes:
* Professional English speaking guides
* Pickup from your hotel in Zanzibar and drop-off to your hotel
* Sit back and relax, enjoy the Zanzibar breezes and crystal clear turquoise waters while sipping a drink accompanied with bites/ snacks
Zanzibar Honeymooners sunset cruise tour rates Do Not Include:
* Tips or gratuity
* Travelers insurance
* Communication charges
* Minimum of two persons required
* Visas, international airfares and airport taxes; meals
* Sightseeing not included in the package; optional activities
* Personal expenses such as transfers to/ from the airport (supplement airport transfer cost applies for tours starting from the airport)
Booking & Reservations for Zanzibar Honeymooners Sunset Cruise Tour Contacts;
Booking Office Tel: + 254 718-179-967
Mobile : + 254 721-242-711
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.africanspicesafaris.com
Prison Island Mangapwani Coral Cave Historical Day Tour
Prison Island Mangapwani Coral Cave Historical Day Tour
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Prison Island Mangapwani Coral Cave Historical Day Tour | Zanzibar Dhow Tours Prison Island Mangapwani Beach |
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Prison Island Mangapwani Coral Cave Historical Day Tour is a dhow cruise excursion to the beautiful beach of Prison Island located 5 km's away from Stone town. Here we see the historical prison buildings, meet the giant tortoise in their sanctuary, snorkel in the colorful coral reefs nearby and enjoy the beautiful Indian Ocean.
Later we visit Mangapwani beach located Two hours by boat. Mangapwani (meaning 'Arab shore') is known for Mangapwani Slave Chamber (Slave Cave) originally built for storing slaves in the 1800's.
We also enjoy lunch at the Serena Restaurant and Water sports Centre. Mangapwani beach is exceptionally beautiful at high tide, and a great place to swim or relax.
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Prison Island Mangapwani Coral Cave Historical Day Tour Program |
0800 Hours: We pick you up from your hotel/ Residence and transfer you to the Zanzibar Serena Inn reception. We get a briefing about our excursion for the day from our guide.
0945 Hours: Climb onboard the dhow, meet the crew and set sail. Leaving from Stone Town in the morning, sail on a dhow to Prison Island. The island gets its name from the prison built by the Sultan to condemn Zanzibar citizens to isolation. Prison Island also known as Changuu Island.
1015 Hours: Arrive at the Prison Island. Previously owned by an Arab to house his rebellious slaves, the prison was never used, and the island is now home to a tortoise sanctuary, prison ruins and a hotel.
If you’re feeling active, explore one of the hiking trails, visit the tortoise sanctuary or just sit on the beach and relax in the sun or snorkel in the crystal clear water.
1100 Hours: After snorkeling, you’ll sail down to Mangapwani, where your dhow will drop anchor on the coconut-fringed beach just in time for lunch. The journey from Prison Island will take approximately two hours.
1300 Hours: Arrive at Mangapwani beach. Lunch is served at the Serena Mangapwani Beach Club, a barbeque extravaganza of seafood, Swahili specialties and tropical fruit.
1600 Hours: There’s time to relax on the beach before exploring the Mangapwani slave caves. Built out of coral limestone these caves were used to store slaves until the monsoons began and the dhows came to take them away from their homeland.
After slavery was abolished, the cave was used for years to hide and smuggle slaves, an illicit trade that continued for many years. From here you’ll be driven back to the hotel in the afternoon.
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Prison Island Mangapwani Coral Cave Historical Day Tour Prices |
| Dates From | Dates To | Price Per Person | 8 to 12 Year Child |
| 1st January 2017 | 31st December 2017 | Request for rates | Request for rates |
Notes
* Guests should wear waterproof sandals for boarding the dhow, sunscreen, towel, spare T-shirt for snorkeling
Prison Island Mangapwani Coral Cave Historical Day Tour Rates Includes:
* Visit Prison Island by dhow
* Professional English speaking guides
* All entry fees, service charge and taxes
* Boat trip to Prison Island and Mangapwani slave caves
* Lunch is served at the Serena Mangapwani Beach Club
* Pickup from your hotel in Zanzibar Stone Town and drop-off to your hotel
Prison Island Mangapwani Coral Cave Historical Day Tour Rates Do Not Include:
* Drinks
* Tips or gratuity
* Travelers insurance
* Communication charges
* Minimum of 1 person required
* Visas, international airfares and airport taxes; meals
* Sightseeing not included in the package; optional activities
* Personal expenses such as transfers to/ from the airport (supplement airport transfer cost applies for tours starting from the airport)
Booking & Reservations for Prison Island Mangapwani Coral Cave Historical Day Tour Contacts;
Booking Office Tel: + 254 718-179-967
Mobile : + 254 721-242-711
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.africanspicesafaris.com
Princess Salme Spice Tour Zanzibar
Princess Salme Spice Tour Zanzibar
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Princess Salme Spice Tour Zanzibar | Princess Salme Zanzibar Tour | Princess Salme Mtoni Palace Ruins | Zanzibar Shore Excursions |
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Princess Salme Spice Tour Zanzibar is a Tour about Princess Sayyida Salme – daughter of the first Sultan of Zanzibar and a beautiful Arab Zanzibar princess who sent shockwaves through Zanzibar. Was she a Rebel, outcast or a revolutionist?
Reason being she taught herself to write, conspired in a plot to overthrow her brother, became pregnant and eloped to Germany with a young merchant, Heinrich Ruete and wrote the sensational Memoirs of an Arabian Princess.
0800 Hours: You will be met by your guide at your Stone Town hotel around 09:00 and driven to the Mtoni Palace to start your tour. The tour begins with a sailing cruise on a traditional dhow along Stone Town's famous seafront to the Mtoni Palace ruins. This boat ride is a unique Zanzibar experience.
Mtoni Palace (Beit il Mtoni) is Princess Salme’s birthplace – where she lived as a child, just north of Stone Town.
We visit the ruins (Palace by then) where Salme was born in 1844. Her bestselling book Memoirs of an Arabian Princess gives a lot of interesting details about Zanzibar's history and her life in the palace.
We take a tour of the ruins with a guide bringing to life both the palace's and Zanzibar's history. Next, a 15 minutes' drive will take you to Salome’s Garden.
This is a stunning Omani mansion which once belonged to Salme's uncle. It is set in an extensive and beautifully kept garden right by the sea.
These days, it is home to the Zanzibar Creative Education Foundation, a small non-profit project that teaches children from different backgrounds following Rudolf Steiner's concept of holistic learning.
You will be treated to a traditional coffee ceremony in the lush, romantic garden, with birdsong and happy kids providing a feel-good ambience. Then, you will visit the Kidichi Persian Baths, built for the second wife of Salme’s father.
You can still walk around the bathhouse, prayer room and relaxation area. Keep an eye out for the decorative peacocks and flowers in the stucco render.
You continue to Mzee Yusuf's spice plantation, which is also connected to the Sultan's family: you can still see the remnants of a small rest house that once belonged to Salme's brother.
A detailed Spice tour will take you around the plantation, and you will learn about (and taste!) the abundance of spices, fruits and herbal remedies grown in Zanzibar.
1200 Hours: After the tour you will be served a delicious local lunch, surrounded by the sights and sounds of Zanzibar’s countryside. The traditional lunch includes Pilau, fish masala, stewed bananas, kachumbari salad, several vegetarian dishes, an array of fruits, fresh fruit juice and spice tea.
1300 Hours: From here, you’ll travel to Stone Town, where the princess lived in a relative exile, unmarried and shunned by her family for her role in the intrigue.
The Palace Museum has a room dedicated to Salme’s life and writings. Your guide will take you to her house, where her romance with Heinrich Ruete began across the balconies, resulting in secret trysts and meetings in the countryside.
1400 Hours: The tour ends at the Gallery Bookshop, where you can buy Salme’s book, Memoirs of an Arabian Princess, available in many languages.
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Princess Salme Spice Tour Zanzibar Prices |
| Dates From | Dates To | Price Per Adult |
Child under 12 Years of Age |
| 1st January 2019 | 31st December 2019 | Request for rates | Request for rates |
Notes
* Do wear a hat & be prepared for some walking
* Please dress conservatively and wear closed walking or hiking shoes
* This is a private tour, and will be booked exclusively for your party; each guide can take a maximum of six people per tour
* All of our guides speak excellent English, and have fascinating stories for the insights into today’s Zanzibar, as well as the island’s history
Princess Salme Spice Tour Zanzibar Rates Includes:
* Professional English speaking guides
* All entry fees, service charge and taxes
* Home-made Traditional Swahili Lunch in Kidichi
* Pickup from your hotel in Zanzibar Stone Town and drop-off to your hotel
* Mtoni palace entrance fee, Boat ride to Bububu, Coffee ceremony at Bububu house, Donkey Ride from Bububu to Kidichi, Spice tour in
Kidichi, Entrance fee to Persian baths Kidichi and Mzee Yusuf cutting cinnamon
Princess Salme Spice Tour Zanzibar Rates Do Not Include:
* Drinks
* Tips or gratuity
* Travelers insurance
* Communication charges
* Minimum of 1 person required
* Visas, international airfares and airport taxes; meals
* Sightseeing not included in the package; optional activities
* Personal expenses such as transfers to/ from the airport (supplement airport transfer cost applies for tours starting from the airport)
Booking & Reservations for Princess Salme Spice Tour Zanzibar Contacts;
Booking Office Tel: + 254 718-179-967
Mobile/ WhatsApp : + 254 721-242-711
Mobile : + 254 780-242-711
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.africanspicesafaris.com
Zanzibar Dolphin Spotting Snorkeling Safari Blue Day Tour
Zanzibar Dolphin Spotting Snorkeling Safari Blue Day Tour
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Zanzibar Dolphin Spotting Snorkeling Safari Blue Day Tour | Safari Blue Zanzibar Tour | Safari blue tour Zanzibar |
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Zanzibar Dolphin Spotting Snorkeling Safari Blue Day Tour is one of the most popular day trips from Stone Town Zanzibar.
Also known as Safari Blue, this full day tour is spent on dolphin watching, snorkeling, dhow sailing and tasting the best Zanzibar’s fruits and seafood.
This excursion includes snacks and drinks at a sandbank and a sumptuous seafood lunch with rock lobster and unlimited drinks on a desert island.
A Safari Blue day is packed with adventure…Sail, snorkel, swim, sunbathe, explore, feast, observe, play etc.
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Safari Blue Zanzibar Day Tour Itinerary |
0830 Hours: The tour departs from your hotel with a transfer to Fumba Village for a full day excursion on a traditional sailing dhow. Pick up from any Stone town hotel is at 0830 Hours and from beach hotel is at 0700 Hours.
0900 Hours: Safari Blue starts from Fumba Village, the perfect starting point to explore Menai Bay, an official Conservation Area.
Home to beautiful uninhabited islands, the area is stunning, frequented by hump – back and bottlenose dolphins.
The fishing village of Fumba in Zanzibar is a 30 minutes drive from Stone Town. On arrival at Fumba, you get a briefing on Zanzibar Dolphin Spotting Snorkeling Safari Blue Day Tour and then you board your dhow and you’re off to explore the bay.
We are lucky enough to see dolphins on at least 85% of our Zanzibar Dolphin Spotting Snorkeling Safari Blue Day Tour.
Later in the morning we stop on the Kwale sandbank where we set up sunshades and fit the clients with snorkeling equipment.
We have a large range of sizes and good quality equipment. Guides, who can safely lead the snorkeling session and show points of interest, accompany you.
For beginners or those who are not confident swimmers, we have inflatable snorkeling vests and our guides can give tuition.
After snorkeling we offer fresh green coconuts before we move to our desert island restaurant for lunch.
During the morning our catering boat has gone on ahead to prepare a delicious barbecue lunch, which is served on teak picnic tables set up beneath the shade of some tamarind trees.
1230 Hours: Lunch is a traditional Zanzibar buffet and includes grilled fish, slipper lobster, squid, chicken, rice, tamarind and coriander sauces which are all served hot from the grill.
A gastronomic fruit tasting follows with a selection of 10 to 15 different tropical fruits. Cold drinks are available throughout the day and include mineral water, sodas and beer.
Coffee and Amarula liqueur are also served after lunch. Later, we also offer the chance to sail in an “ngalawa” with our experienced crew.
When the tide allows we visit a beautiful mangrove lagoon where it is possible to swim through the mangrove forest.
1730 Hours: We return to Fumba by sail and arrive back at in time to see the colorful African sunset.
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Zanzibar Dolphin Spotting Snorkeling Safari Blue Day Tour Prices |
| Dates From | Dates To | Price Per Person | 8 to 12 Year Child |
| 1st January 2018 | 31st December 2018 | Request for rates | Request for rates |
Notes
* What to bring: lots of sun cream, swimming costume and a hat
* Pick up from any Stone town hotel is at 0830 Hours and from beach hotel is at 0700 Hours
* Your Traditional sailing dhow is between 10 to 13 metres in length and accommodates about 16 guests
* Your Safari Blue day tour is a joining group tour. You will share the boat and activities with other guests, but will have private transport from your hotel to Fumba Village and back to Stone Town
* Your Safari Blue dhow is well-maintained, comfortable and equipped with outboard engines, communication equipment, sunshades, boarding ladders, life jackets, waterproof bags and drinks coolers
Zanzibar Dolphin Spotting Snorkeling Safari Blue Day Tour Rates Includes:
* Ice cold sodas, mineral water and beer,
* Use of top quality Snorkeling gear (mask & flippers)
* Professional English speaking guides and instructors
* All entry fees, service charge and taxes to Menai Bay Conservation Fee
* Pickup from your hotel in Zanzibar Stone Town and drop-off to your hotel
* Enjoyed watching the sunrise sailing on a Dhow in Zanzibar Island in the Indian Ocean
* A delicious Zanzibar seafood lunch with grilled fish and slipper lobster, gastronomic fruit tasting, coffee and Amarula liqueur
Zanzibar Dolphin Spotting Snorkeling Safari Blue Day Tour Rates Do Not Include:
* Tips or gratuity
* Travelers insurance
* Communication charges
* Minimum of 1 person required
* Visas, international airfares and airport taxes; meals
* Sightseeing not included in the package; optional activities
* Personal expenses such as transfers to/ from the airport (supplement airport transfer cost applies for tours starting from the airport)
Booking & Reservations for Zanzibar Dolphin Spotting Snorkeling Safari Blue Day Tour Contacts;
Booking Office Tel: + 254 718-179-967
Mobile : + 254 721-242-711
Mobile : + 254 780-242-711
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.africanspicesafaris.com
Zanzibar Dolphin Day Tours Kizimkazi Boat Trip
Zanzibar Dolphin Day Tours Kizimkazi Boat Trip
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Zanzibar Dolphin Day Tours Kizimkazi Boat Trip | Dolphin Tours Zanzibar | Kizimkazi Dolphin Safari |
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Zanzibar Dolphin Day Tours Kizimkazi Boat Trip is purely a dolphin exploration excursion. The spotting location in Zanzibar is in Kizimkazi village located on the Southern coast of Zanzibar Island where you can see both bottle-nose and humpback dolphins.
Kizimkazi village is located about 50 km's from Stone Town and 20 km's to the east coast of Zanzibar.
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Zanzibar Dolphin Day Tours Kizimkazi Boat Trip Itinerary |
0600 Hours: We pick you up from your hotel/ residence and drive you to Kizimkazi Fishing Village. The drive takes about an one hour from to Stone Town to Kizimkazi, located in Zanzibar’s South coast.
Kizimkazi is home to large numbers of bottle-nosed and spinner dolphins, beautiful coral reefs and tropical fish.
0700 Hours: On arrival, we get a short briefing on safety and about the dos and don’ts when interacting with the dolphins. Then, you board a traditional ocean going dhow and set sail on the Indian Ocean in search of dolphins.
Our traditional sailing dhows are between 8 to 10 meters in length and are finished to the very highest standards and have public liability and marine insurance.
The dhows are fitted with outboard engines, marine VHF radios, gas inflatable life jackets, sunshade, boarding ladder, waterproof bags and first aid kit.
The shallow coastal waters around Kizimkazi are a most loved home base for dolphins that come here for the solid food supply, to attendant their calves, socialize and rest. We are lucky enough to see dolphins on at least 85% of our trips.
Dolphin tours are best done early morning hours. As soon as the sun warms up the water, dolphins dive down to the ocean floor to escape warm water. The best time to see dolphins is between 5am Hours to 7am Hours.
You can get as close as 10 to 20 meters away from the dolphins. In the past, some guests have been lucky enough to swim and snorkel with them. Swimming with dolphins is one of those magical ‘must do’ life experiences, and doing it in the azure seas of Zanzibar’s south coast adds to the allure.
However, the dolphins aren’t tame, and can be shy and elusive. Although visitors see dolphins on the majority of outings, there are no guarantees.
1000 Hours: Whether you’re fortunate enough to see dolphins or not, you can enjoy two hours sailing and taking in the sights of the ocean. There’s superb snorkeling in the pristine coral reef and swimming in the clear, warm water of the Indian Ocean.
1200 Hours: You’ll return to the beach for lunch, where you can swim in the shallower waters. Kizimkazi is also the site of a 12th century mosque, the earliest evidence of Islam in East Africa, and is thus worth a visit for both cultural and historical reasons.
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Zanzibar Dolphin Day Tours Kizimkazi Boat Trip Prices |
| Dates From | Dates To | Price Per Person | 8 to 12 Year Child |
| 1st January 2017 | 31st December 2017 | Request for rates | Request for rates |
Notes
* Guests should wear their swimming costume
* We provide lunch to guests on full day trips only at the beach restaurant
* Guests should wear waterproof sandals for boarding the dhow, sunscreen, towel, spare T-shirt for snorkeling
* The dolphin trip can be combined with Jozani Forest Tour, as the forest is on the way to Kizimkazi; we can visit the forest on our way back from dolphin tour to Stone Town
Zanzibar Dolphin Day Tours Kizimkazi Boat Trip Rates Includes:
* Lunch
* Snorkeling equipments
* Professional English speaking guides
* All entry fees, service charge and taxes
* Boat ride exploration and spotting dolphins in Kizimkazi
* Pickup from your hotel in Zanzibar Stone Town and drop-off to your hotel
Zanzibar Dolphin Day Tours Kizimkazi Boat Trip Rates Do Not Include:
* Drinks
* Tips or gratuity
* Travelers insurance
* Communication charges
* Minimum of 1 person required
* Visas, international airfares and airport taxes; meals
* Sightseeing not included in the package; optional activities
* Personal expenses such as transfers to/ from the airport (supplement airport transfer cost applies for tours starting from the airport)
Booking & Reservations for Zanzibar Dolphin Day Tours Kizimkazi Boat Trip Contacts;
Booking Office Tel: + 254 718-179-967
Mobile : + 254 721-242-711
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.africanspicesafaris.com
Prison Island Zanzibar Day Trip
Prison Island Zanzibar Day Trip
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Prison Island Zanzibar Day Trip | Prison Island Boat Trip Tours Zanzibar | Prison Island Tour Zanzibar | Changuu Island Tour |
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Prison Island Zanzibar day trip is a day tour to Prison Island (Changuu Island) located 20 minutes (3.5 miles/ 6 kms) away from Stone Town by boat and has spectacular coral reefs to enjoy while snorkeling.
On your way by boat to prison Island, you will have beautiful panoramic views of Stone Town. Prison Island (Changuu Island) has dark history. Once the island was used by Arab slave traders to detain slaves prior sending them to new owners in Middle East and Europe.
The Island gets its name from the prison built to condemn Zanzibar citizens to the isolation of the island, looking out at the coast. Previously owned by an Arab to house his rebellious slaves, the prison was never used, and the island is now home to a tortoise sanctuary, prison ruins and hotel.
Today Prison Island is a nature reserve and home to the endangered Aldabra giant tortoisesthat are to be found nowhere else in East Africa.
The oldest turtle on the Prison Island is 150 years old. You may feed and touch the giant tortoises however riding them or sitting on them is not allowed.
Prison Island Zanzibar day trip is a half day excursion and includes visiting the historical prison buildings, meet the giant tortoise in their sanctuary, snorkel in the colorful coral reefs nearby and enjoy the beautiful Indian Ocean.
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Prison Island Zanzibar Day Trip Highlights |
* Go for a hike on Prison island's great trails
* Relax in the sun on the island's pristine sandy beaches
* Discover secluded and beautiful Prison Island, just a short trip from Stone Town
* Snorkel in the crystal clear waters and stay on the lookout for colorful tropical fish
* Lunch is available on the island and then you will have time on your own to explore
* Soak up some of the tropical sun on the white sandy beach and enjoy this secluded spot before taking the boat back to Stone Town
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Prison Island Zanzibar Day Trip Prices |
| Dates From | Dates To | Price Per Person | 8 to 12 Year Child |
| 1st January 2017 | 31st December 2017 | Request for rates | Request for rates |
Notes
* Please do not feed or touch the tortoises
* Bring along hat and sunscreen, swim wear, towel and water resistant shoes
* Thatched bandas are dotted along the waterfront, available for hire if you wish to stay for the night
Prison Island Zanzibar Day Trip Rates Includes:
* Professional English speaking guides
* All entry fees, service charge and taxes
* Pickup from your hotel in Zanzibar Stone Town and drop-off to your hotel
* Prison Island Zanzibar day trip; visit the historical prison buildings, meet the giant tortoise in their sanctuary, snorkel in the colorful coral reefs nearby and enjoy the beautiful Indian Ocean
Prison Island Zanzibar Day Trip Rates Do Not Include:
* Drinks
* Tips or gratuity
* Travelers insurance
* Communication charges
* Minimum of 1 person required
* Visas, international airfares and airport taxes; meals
* Sightseeing not included in the package; optional activities
* Personal expenses such as transfers to/ from the airport (supplement airport transfer cost applies for tours starting from the airport)
Booking & Reservations for Prison Island Zanzibar Day Trip Contacts;
Booking Office Tel: + 254 718-179-967
Mobile : + 254 721-242-711
Email: [email protected]