ZANZIBAR BEACH LUXURY HOLIDAYS

 ZANZIBAR BEACH LUXURY HOLIDAYS

Zanzibar is an archipelago made up of Zanzibar and Pemba Islands, and several islets. It is located in the Indian Ocean, about 25 miles from the Tanzanian coast, and 6° south of the equator. Zanzibar Island (known locally as Unguja, but as Zanzibar internationally) is 60 miles long and 20 miles wide, occupying a total area of approximately 650 square miles. It is characterized by beautiful sandy beaches with fringing coral reefs, and the magic of historic Stone Town - said to be the only functioning ancient town in East Africa.

 Wildlife

 There are no large wild animals in Zanzibar, and forest areas such as Jozani are inhabited by monkeys, bush-pigs and small antelopes. Civets - and rumor has it, the elusive Zanzibar leopard! Various species of mongoose can also be found on the island. There is a wide variety of bird life, and a large number of butterflies in rural areas. The coral reefs that surround the East Coast are rich in marine diversity, and make Zanzibar an ideal location for snorkeling and scuba diving.

 Culture and Festivals
Zanzibar's most famous event is the Zanzibar International Film Festival, also known as the Festival of the Dhow Countries.  Every July, this event showcases the best of the Swahili Coast arts scene, including Zanzibar's favorite music, Taarab.

Economy
Fishing and agriculture are the main economic activities of the local people. Zanzibar was once the world's largest producer of cloves, and her economy was based on large incomes thus derived. Although cloves are still a major export along with coconut products and spices, tourism has been ear-marked as the primary foreign exchange earner, with more visitors coming to Zanzibar each year. At this stage, the numbers are still low (less than 100,000 annually) and the potential for tourism is relatively untapped. 

African Game Trek offers you a chance to visit Zanzibar and enjoy the cool breeze from the ocean and enjoy the swahili culture of the community around Zanzibar.

Below is an itinerary of 9 Days Zanzibar Holidays

Zanzibar Beach Holidays

Day 1: Nairobi - Arusha
Pick up from your hotel in Nairobi at 7.30 am depart for Arusha town via Namanga border post for immigration formalities and arrive in Arusha in the afternoon to be transferred to your hotel spend the afternoon at leisure with safari briefing by one of our staff in Arusha,dinner and overnight in Arusha Annex hotel.

Day 2: Arusha-Lake Manyara
After breakfast leave your hotel at 8.30 am for for Lake Manyara National park arriving in time for lunch followed by afternoon game drive diner and overnight in your campsite.
Day 3: Lake Manyara - Ngorongoro Crater.
After breakfast leave lake manyara for Ngorongoro crater arriving in good time for lunch after lunch, descend 2000 ft (670m) into the crater floor for full day crater tour with break for lunch at Ngoitoktok springs picnic site. Black manned lions, rhinos, buffaloes, elephants and other grazing animals abound. Evening game drive, return to Ngorongoro wildlife campsite for dinner and overnight.
Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater - Arusha - Nairobi.
After breakfast and morning game drive, drive to Arusha for lunch dinner and overnight in Arusha

Day 5: Arusha – Zanzibar
Depart from Arusha to Zanzibar by flight.
Day 6 - 8: Exploring, Touring and Discovering Zanzibar Island
Explore, discover and tour the Zanzibar Island.
Day 9: Zanzibar- Nairobi
Depart Zanzibar Island by flight to Nairobi, where your Zanzibar holiday ends