East Africa

Zanzibar - Tembo Hotel - Karafuu Beach Resort
Zanzibar, the Spice Island, is an island of dreams, lies about 35 kilometers off the coast of mainland Tanzania. This extraordinarily beautiful island is one of the most un-spoilt and enchanting of all the tropical islands; steeped in tradition and culture. The Arabic influence in the old 'Stone Town' lives strongly and one can wander for hours through the maze of ancient streets, exploring the busy market stalls and little shops, famed particularly for their beautiful wood carvings.

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Day 1 - 2
On arrival at Zanzibar airport you will be met and transferred to the Tembo Hotel in Stone Town where you will overnight the next two nights on a bed and breakfast basis.

On one of the days, follow your nose through an intoxicating Spice Tour. Depart from Zanzibar town via new settlements and small scale industries. Out in the countryside, pass by cultivations of Cashew nuts and Kasawa (Cassava), a staple diet of Zanzibaris. Visit several small, private farms growing exotic fruits and spices. Taste fruits in season such as Breadfruit, Jack fruit, Papaya, Pineapple, Star fruit, Mango, Banana, Avocado and even the foul smelling Durian.

Sample the strange or perhaps familiar aromas of spices such as Cinnamon, Cardomom, Nutmeg, Black Pepper and Zanzibar’s most famous spice - the Clove. Learn about various plants with special uses such as the Iodine plant, the Elangi-elangi tree, the Hennae bush and the Mbirimbi tree.

Continue the tour with a visit to one of several Persian baths, before a stop for refreshments. Return towards town, stopping en route to see the Maruhubi Palace ruins, originally built by the great Sultan Barghash. A final stop at Livingstone house before finishing the tour.

The classic Zanzibar-style Tembo Hotel is situated on the seafront of Stone Town. Consisting of 32 rooms with en-suite bathrooms and showers all rooms are also fitted with mini-bar, telephone and air conditioning. There are 2 wings - one which is of typical Zanzibar style and the other which is more modern. There are two restaurants, one a la carte and one on the terrace by the swimming pool. The hotel does not serve alcohol although there is a bar nearby.

Day 3 - 5
This morning you will be met at your hotel and transferred to Karafuu Beach Resort for overnight the next three nights on a half-board basis in a superior room.

Karafuu Hotel Beach Resort is a four star beach resort situated on the glistening white sands of the East Coast of Zanzibar. Each of the 92 spacious, individual bungalows have full en-suite, ceiling fan and/or air conditioning, private verandahs (most with exquisite sea views) and mosquito netting to ensure a restful night’s sleep as you listen to the waves rolling in. The ocean is warm and the swimming, snorkeling and diving are fantastic! After a day in the sun relax at the open-air bar and enjoy a delicious meal in the hotel restaurant. Definitely a place to take 2 or 3 days just to relax and enjoy the location.

Day 6
Today you will be transferred back to Zanzibar airport in time for your onward flight.

 
6 Day Zanzibar - 2008 Rates
Gross Price: 
US$  low-$604   high-$788
  CA$  low-$634 high-$828
Single Supplement: 
US$  low-$88         high-$289
CA$  low-$92         high-$303

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