Stone Town - Historic Zanzibar
Spend 3 days discovering this UNESCO world heritage site. With its deep history and cultural diversity, Stay at the Maru Maru Hotel only a footstep away from the vibrant markets and bustling streets.
Maru Maru was once a town house with marble floors and beautiful tiles, it has now a small hotel offering clients a real taste of Zanzibar.
Itinerary
| Day 1 - Stone Town, Zanzibar | Meals: B |
On arrival at the airport on the Island of Zanzibar you will be met and transferred to the small historic centre of the town and your accommodation for the next couple of nights will be the Maru Maru Hotel. This is the perfect base from which to explore Stone Town. After you have checked in, enjoy a late lunch (at additional cost) on the roof of the Hotel overlooking the water before heading out to start exploring.
Accommodation: Maru Maru
| Day 2 - Stone Town, Zanzibar | Meals: B |
Today (for an additional cost) you can hire a guide for the day, enjoy the markets, visit the sights and eat in the local restaurants and then top it all off with a seafood dinner back at the hotel. Things don’t get better!
Accommodation: Maru Maru
| Day 3 - Depart | Meals: B |
Today after your stay in Stone Town you can either be transferred back to the airport in time for your flight home, or combine this Town stay with a slice of the beach with one of our other Zanzibar extensions.
Included
- Bed & Breakfast accommodation
- Transfers from and to Zanzibar Airport
- Government taxes and levies
Excluded
- International airfares
- International and domestic departure tax
- Entry Visas to the country
- Travel and health insurance
- Gratuities to your guide, hotel staff and porters
- Any personal items and anything not mentioned under "Included in the price"
- Any excursions not mentioned
- Membership to the AMREF Flying Doctors – USD35 per person
Tour starts/ends:
Starts: Unless otherwise stated, most tours start in Arusha. Zanzibar tours start at Zanzibar Airport.
Ends: See itinerary for details
Note: we can also pick you up or drop you off at the hotel of your choice in the greater Arusha area if you notify us in advance.
Expected group size:
on Tanzania all your transfers and game drives will be in 4x4’s.n regular group tours the expected total group size is between 2 and 10 travellers.
Type of vehicles used:
In Tanzania all your transfers and game drives will be in 4x4’s.
Level of ability required:
Although there will be no special strength and fitness requirements, please note that safari lodges situated in remote areas are by their very nature lacking in many of the modern conveniences found in cities. For this reason please be prepared for uneven floors and sometimes challenging access.
You must be able-bodied and have the ability to move independently without help on most of our tours. If you have any specific mobility requirements please contact us beforehand.
Food and dietary information:
The food prepared at the lodges and/or hotels on this tour will be of an international nature and suited to a broad range of visitors. If you have any specific dietary requirements please let us know in advance so that we can inform the lodges and hotels along the route. Alcoholic drinks, unless specifically mentioned in the itinerary, are not included in the price.
Health and vaccinations:
You should speak to your health provider about what vaccinations you will need for your trip to Tanzania. In addition, most doctors recommend taking anti-malarial pills for your visit and following measures to avoid being bitten by mosquitos, such as covering up exposed arms and legs. Lodges will provide mosquito nets over the beds.
If you take any medication, be sure to bring it with you, as well as details of your prescription.
We advise all travellers to take out comprehensive travel insurance before their trip.
What to wear:
Although Tanzania lies in the tropics it can get chilly in the evenings and early mornings. On this trip we recommend that you include the following in your baggage:
- A pair of sturdy lightweight shoes or boots
- Light coloured clothing with long sleeves and legs for the evenings and early mornings
- A hat to keep the strong sun off your head
Baggage and what to bring:
Important note: If your itinerary includes a leg of the journey on a light aircraft then please be advised that the maximum TOTAL weight allowance including hand luggage is 15kg (approx.. 33lbs) and all luggage must be in a soft bag i.e. NOT a suitcase. These rules are imposed by the airlines and we are unable to make allowances.
We recommend that you do not forget to pack the following:
- Insect repellant cream/spray
- Camera and binoculars
- A torch (flashlight)
- A waterproof/dustproof bag
Visa requirements:
Depending on your nationality you will probably need a tourist visa to enter Tanzania for this tour. The current cost of a single-entry tourist visa is USD 50 per person if traveling on a British Passport and $100 per person for an American passport holder (subject to change) Other nationalities vary in fee’s from free to $50, and these can be purchased on arrival, for most nationals, in all major currencies.
For more comprehensive information visit the Project Visa website.
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