TARANGIRE TO ZANZIBAR SAFARI

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TARANGIRE TO ZANZIBAR SAFARI

About the trip

The Spice Island Zanzibar, is the jewel of the Indian Ocean offering paradise and everything island dreams are made of. Pristine sandy white beaches and tranquil turquoise water it’s not wonder this tropical island is a diver’s paradise. A perfect stand alone escape or the relaxing end to your Tanzania Holiday experience after climbing Kilimanjaro or the perfect compliment to Savanah landscapes of your safari. Stone Town, the heart of the island, is popular for its historical sites, vibrant flavor, beautiful beaches, and friendly faces. Stone Town the main central town, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a vibrant and architecturally impressive rich is diverse cultures, color and history. There are excellent site sighting opportunities throughout the city or just relax at a local cafe to people watch and enjoy the tasty fresh seafood or a bustling night market.

Tour Includes

- Safari park fees, camping fees, vehicle/s, English speaking driver/guides, cooks, tips, all food on safari, drinking water and camping equipment.
- One way transport Moshi-Dar es Salaam including English speaking guide.
- Return ferry transport Dar es Salaam-Zanzibar-Dar es Salaam including English speaking guide.
- Return vehicle transport ferry terminal-Palumbo Reef Resort-ferry terminal
- 5 nights’ accommodation at Palumbo Reef
- 1 day trip to visit Stone Town
- 1 night accommodation at Paradise Hostel in Moshi before safari and Zanzibar.
- Breakfast daily

Tour Excludes

ADDITIONAL COSTS

Lunches and dinners (budget between USD$8-15 per meal).

OPTIONAL UPGRADES:

Flight from Kilimanjaro Airport to Zanzibar is an alternative option to replace the 9-11 hour bus ride and 2 hour ferry. The price of $250 also includes ground transport from Zanzibar airport to Palumbo Reef Resort. Please make these arrangements before 31st of May, 2019. To purchase this upgrade please email info@grandcircle.co.tz

HOTEL EXCURSIONS (PAYABLE TO THE HOTEL):

The following excursions are on offer from the hotel at additional costs as listed below.

SPICE TOUR ($25 PER PERSON)

No trip is complete without a visit to one of the island’s notable spice farms. Awaken your senses as you surround yourself among these expansive plantations filled with varieties of spices. Enjoy a sensual insight of ginger, vanilla, cloves, cinnamon, black pepper and cloves, and how they are used for traditional and modern medicines and cosmetics, and their influence on the local cuisine.

SAFARI BLUE ($45 PER PERSON FULL DAY)

The quiet sea and balmy breezes will relax your spirit, as you sail around this beautiful island. Enjoy a variety of cool drinks and specialty snacks, and hopefully be lucky enough to spot dolphins playfully jumping through the clear waters. The beautiful red glow of the sunset on the horizon radiates against the turquoise sea creating mesmerizing views and memories only imaginable in your dreams.

JOZANI FOREST ($35 PER PERSON HALF DAY)

This ranger guided walking tour is an excellent introduction to Zanzibar’s only national park, Jozani-Chwaka Bay National Park, southeast of Stone Town. Explore the lush flora and fauna of the forest’s nature trail, where you can hope to spot troops of its most famous resident, the Red Colobus Monkey as well as Bush Babies, Sykes Monkeys, Bush Pigs and a wide variety of butterflies and birds.

MNEMBA ($45 PER PERSON FULL DAY)

Surrounded by a coral atoll, swimming and snorkeling can be enjoyed directly from the beach. Fantastic diving with great coral reefs and sheer wall dives are found here where guests can admire the colorful underwater world.

PRISON ISLAND ($45 PER PERSON FULL DAY)

While it never actually housed any prisoners and eventually became a quarantine station for yellow fever it is now best known as a sanctuary for the lovable Aldabra Giant Tortoises. In 1919 the British governor of Seychelles gifted the original 4 iconic residents to the island, and today remains a dedicated foundation to look after these gentle giants. Enjoy lunch and the rest of the day swimming or snorkeling around the sandbars. Just a quick 30-minute boat trip from Stone Town.

SWIM WITH DOLPHINS ($30 HALF DAY)

Dolphin safari offers you the experience of a lifetime, a chance to swim with dolphins in their natural habitat. The seashore of the fishing village Kizimkazi is the home of several pods of humpback and bottlenose dolphins.