On arrival at the airport you will be met for transfer to your hotel in Stone Town.
Time permitting explore the local area. Balance of day at leisure
Today meet your guide for a walking tour of Stone Town and afternoon visit to the Jozini Forest and
Stone Town is a very lively place where you’ll find a mixture of Arabic, African, Indian and European cultures living comfortably together. As you walk through the labyrinth of streets too narrow for cars to pass, you can see mosques, churches and temples side to side. On a historical and cultural journey visit the old slave market, Darajani market place, the House of Wonders, the Old Fort and the Sultan’s Palace.
Since Zanzibar has been key to the spice trade dating back to the 16th century, when exotic plants from India and South America were first cultivated here we'll visit to a spice plantation offers visitors the chance to learn how some of the most popular spices are grown.
Many other activities and tours are available:
JOZANI FOREST TOUR
A mere 35 km drive from Stone Town, Jozani Forest is the island’s only national park and its largest wooded area. Years ago, it was said that leopards could be found walking in the shadow of the forest canopies. Today, Jozani is home to the striking red colobus and blue Sykes’ monkey.
DEEP-SEA FISHING
Ideal temperatures and tidal action make the Swahili coast a rewarding destination for deep-sea fishing. The Zanzibar-Pemba channel is home to six different types of billfish, putting it on the map for extreme fishing. There is also the opportunity to reel in trophies such as yellowfin tuna, dogtooth tuna, wahoo, king mackerel, barracuda, giant trevally and marlin.
WATER SPORTS
Zanzibar has a host of exciting water sports for visitors to experience. Guests can kitesurf in clear, shallow waters or take to the skies and enjoy sweeping views of Nungwi and Kendwa beaches while parasailing. For adrenaline junkies, try your hand at hiring a jet ski and whizzing through the lagoons. Other adrenaline-boosting options include water-skiing, wakeboarding, knee boarding, banana boating and tubing. Many sports offer both group lessons or private classes, with all the equipment available for rent.
NGALAWA SAILING
The iconic Zanzibari dhow hasn’t changed much over the past 1,000 years and the sight of its billowing white sails evokes feelings of romance and adventure. A gentle cruise inside the reef, with a loved one by your side and an experienced sailor at the helm, is a wonderful way to see more of the coast.
MANGROVE TOUR
With all the exciting water sports, it’s easy to overlook the land-based activities Zanzibar has to offer. Mangroves, one of the few trees that can grow in saltwater, provide homes for bush babies, monkeys, bats and many species of birds; and timber for local inhabitants. Visitors on Zanzibar can learn more about the mangrove’s key role in the ecosystem or explore the sprawling forests by paddle board, all accompanied by a knowledgeable naturalist.
SUNSET CATAMARAN CRUISE
Celebrating a special occasion on the island? Enjoy a chilled glass of bubbly, a selection of snacks and a rhythmic soundtrack while gliding peacefully around lagoons and bays on a catamaran. Take a moment to breathe in the evening air and watch the colours of the sunset spread across the sky, as you toast to yet another magical day in Zanzibar.
MUYUNI BOAT AND SNORKELING TRIP
Get into the spirit of adventure as you head out in a traditional dhow to the secluded beaches of Muyuni, just a short boat ride away. Dive off the boat into clear blue waters, snorkelling and enjoying the warm Indian Ocean. Then rest on the pristine white sand and enjoy the cool breeze and warm sun before tucking into a delicious picnic.
STAND-UP PADDLEBOARDING
Challenge yourself and have some fun learning how to stand-up paddleboard in the warm waters. With the help of an expert, you’ll be up on that board in no time.
MATEMWE VILLAGE TRIP
Visit a village on Zanzibar with a local guide and gain some insight into Swahili culture. Stop in at a school where you can take part in activities (like a game of football) with local children. Observe the routine of the seasoned fishermen, as they head out toward the horizon in their small wooden boats and return with bounty to sell at the local fish market.
KAYAKING
This morning depart the lodge with your guide from Stone Town for the 1½-hour road trip (the last 20 minutes are on an unpaved, bumpy road) and 10 – 15 minutes boat ride in an open ski boat to Mnemba Island. As there are no jetties, departures and landings are directly to and from the beach and involve a little wading. Please note that boat transfers are weather dependent.
A romantic hideaway, Mnemba Island is an exclusive paradise featuring twelve rustically chic beachside bandas, for just 24 guests, connected to the breathtaking Mnemba atoll.
Discover sheer, unpretentious paradise on this exclusive island, where the simple pleasures become your most treasured of memories for many years to come. Relax and unwind on your own stretch of beachfront, where simple yet luxurious bandas peep out onto unblemished sands from the dappled shade of the casuarina pine forest. Thatched dining and sitting or bar areas boast beautiful open views of the beach and spectacular vistas of Zanzibar beyond.
Over the next several days, enjoy late breakfast trays teeming with tropical fruit, freshly-squeezed juice and Tanzanian coffee delivered to the beach banda for those wanting to indulge in a lie-in. Fresh sushi and chilled champagne can appear discreetly at the guests’ beach loungers should they wish to celebrate the magnificent sunset in privacy. Romantic candlelit dinners are served on the beach, with the waves lapping gently at guests’ feet. Allow yourself to relax and take a break with yoga and massages in the tranquil retreat of your banda.
Inhabited only by &Beyond guests and the staff taking care of them, the tiny island is just 1.5 km (less than a mile) and is the ultimate escape. The size of the island makes it intimate and relaxed. Choose exactly how and where you would like to spend your day and our team will make it happen.
The sandy beaches and calm turquoise seas surrounding the island offer irresistible snorkelling and swimming directly from the beach, at all tides. For the more adventurous, the best snorkelling spots island are accessible by a 10-minute motorboat journey.
Seize the opportunity to rejuvenate in true African style. Just escaping to this barefoot paradise is soul soothing, with the open style design, the natural world is integrated into the lodge. Creating a holistic connection, engage in a wide range of wellness and spiritually awakening activities.
On your last day return to the Zanzibar airport by boat and transfer for your departing or continuing journey.
