PEOPLE • COMMUNITIES • WILDLIFE
ZANZIBAR SPICES & BEACHES
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ZANZIBAR
Relax in Style!
Zanzibar! The very name evokes images of exotic spices, clear blue waters and hidden secrets. But Zanzibar is so much more. Come with RAW Africa to see the diversity, beauty and magic that is Zanzibar. This is an island whose history is steeped in Arabic influence, where the wildlife is unique with a history all their own. The communities are passionate about their food, their forests and their coffee! Spend days exploring Stone Town and surrounds and finish your adventure relaxing on the pristine beaches of the north. Zanzibar is the perfect way to finish your enriching east African journey. The Conservation Levy from this adventure will assist the work of the Mnarani Turtle program
Community Projects
Zanzibar Butterfly Centre features a beautiful live display of Tanzania’s butterflies. Revenue generated by tourist admissions fund local livelihood and conservation projects.
Mnarani Turtle Conservation Pool is a community based program collecting Hawksbill turtle eggs, and releasing hatchlings back into the ocean around Zanzibar.
Key B: Breakfast L: Lunch D: Dinner Day 1: Stone Town On arrival at Stone Town sea or air port you will be greeted by a RAW Africa Ecotours representative from our community tourism partner, Rafiki Tours. You will be escorted to your Stone Town accommodation where you will be briefed on your Zanzibar adventure.
Support the wildlife of Zanzibar - Say no to plastic bags!
Plastic is a significant threat to marine life, including turtles & dolphins. Plastic bags are often used by local store owners to pack your souvenirs. Instead of adding to the plastic problem, why not use beautifully made local cloth bag to take pack your treasures in. Pick up a bag fomr the Ushindi Womens Cooporative. www.ushindi-zanzibar.com
Day 2: Spice tour, City tour, Sunset Cruise
Day 3: Jozani Forest, Mnarani Turtle and Butterfly Projects
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Today you will see the magic of Stone Town. Start your day at the community owned spice farm that will test your knowledge of spices, and give you the opportunity to purchase community produced soaps, lotions and of course, spices. After a midday break take a closer look at historical Stone Town, the weaving alleys, local markets and unique architecture. In the evening watch the sun sink into the blue waters of the Indian Ocean whilst sailing the coastline of Zanzibar on a traditional Dhow, sipping on a glass of chilled wine.
Travel to central Zanzibar to visit community wildlife programs around Jozani Forest. Take a guided stroll through the forest and learn about the different medicinal plants. Watch the rare Red Colobus Monkey leap between the treetops only inches away. Walk through ancient mangroves and visit the community Mnarani Turtle and Butterfly Projects. Finish your evening at the waterfront night market, Forodhani Gardens, for a taste of the freshest seafood and sugar cane juice with ginger and lime!
TRIP EXTENSION Combines seamlessly with Uganda Gorillas & Game Parks or Kenya Culture & Wildlife
TRIP DETAILS Inclusions
All transfers, transport, activities, accommodation and breakfast as per itinerary.
Accommodation Premium - 3 nights luxury guest house Stone town, 3 nights beach cottages Ras Nungwi.
Meals Breakfast only. Group Size Maximum 10. Private Groups To book this trip with your own private group, email team@rawafricaecotours.com.au
Day 4: Prison Island
Day 5: Ras Nungwi
Day 6: Ras Nungwi
Day 7: Return to Stone Town
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Prison Island was once the quarantine station for the slaves leaving Zanzibar. Today the island’s lush forest is home to the Giant Aldebran Tortoise which was a gift from the King of The Seychelles in the late 19th century; and various bird, bat and butterfly species. Once you return from the island you will travel to the pristine beaches of Ras Nungwi in the north.
Ras Nungwi beach is famous for it’s white sands and crystal clear blue waters. There are a variety of restaurants and beach side bars offering freshly caught seafood and a cocktail or two.
Spend your day swimming, snorkelling or just relaxing with a good book. If you feel like something a little more lively, Ras Nungwi beach is also home to various watersports sea kyaking, scuba diving and para-sailing are all available through Zanzibar Water Sports.
After your energizing or relaxing time on the beaches of northern Zanzibar you will be transferred to Stone Town sea or air ports and onto other adventures.
RAW Africa would like to thank you for supporting communities and wildlife in Zanzibar
RAW Africa Ecotours specialises in financially sustainable community and conservation based ecotourism. For all tour bookings and enquiries please contact RAW Africa Ecotours, Australia.
team@rawafricaecotours.com.au
General information and conditions. This itinerary is a guide only, as circumstances beyond the control of the operators will sometimes necessitate changes or modifications to the scheduled program. All travellers must have a valid passport for international travel with at least 6 months validity from the date of return. It is the responsibility of the traveller to ensure that they have all valid entry visas, including multi-entry visas, as required. These are available at some border crossings, please contact RAW Africa Ecotours for more information. Tours do not include return flights from point of origin; internal international/domestic flights; travel insurance; alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, snacks and food outside the itinerary; additional activities beyond the scheduled itinerary; laundry; transport between locations other than those stated on the itinerary. Prices are a guide only, RAW Africa Ecotours reserves the right to adjust prices at any time without notice. Unless otherwise stated, prices are inclusive of taxes and charges that apply as at 20th April 2014, but they do not include any fees for optional items which are payable directly to 3rd parties. Prices are in Australian dollars and may incur additional costs and international transfer fees if payment is made outside Australia. Please read RAW Africa Ecotours’ Bookings, Terms and Conditions carefully as they incorporate the basis upon which bookings are accepted by RAW Africa Ecotours. ABN 21 158 486 992 Copy write: B.Squires. Photos: B.Squires; P.Squires.