Trip Facts
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Hotel/beach resort/lodges
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all seasons
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Fully guided
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Available
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Available
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Landcruser/minivan
Overview
This trip consists of 9-days safari which allow you to experience the bush and Beach attractiveness. You will view the Big five animals. All this with the assistance of the tour Operator based in Arusha. This tour provides Full Board while on safari, a tour guide with experience English speaking and private jeep use of 4*4, with the minerals water, snacks, power sockets, and binoculars supplied and selected accommodations. Thereafter you will fly to Zanzibar for relax and enjoyment of the beach.
Highlights
- Activities: game drives & beach time
- Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
- Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle & air transfer
- A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Itinerary
Cost
The Cost Includes
- Park fees
- (For non-residents)
- All activities
- (Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation
- (Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation
- (Unless labeled as optional)
- All flights during the tour
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals
- (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinking water
- (On all days)
The Cost Excludes
- International flights
- (From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Personal items
- (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Zanzibar is home to a variety of unique wildlife, especially on land and in its surrounding waters. Key species include:
- Red Colobus Monkey: Found primarily in Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park, this endangered species is endemic to Zanzibar.
- Zanzibar Leopard: Thought to be extinct, but there have been occasional unconfirmed sightings.
- Marine Life: Zanzibar’s coral reefs are teeming with marine life, including dolphins, sea turtles, colorful fish, and occasionally whale sharks.
- Birds: Over 200 species of birds, including the Zanzibar Red Bishop and Fischer’s Turaco, can be spotted.
Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park is Zanzibar’s only national park and is best known for its population of the rare and endemic Zanzibar Red Colobus Monkey. The park also features a mangrove swamp, coastal forest, and a diverse range of birdlife. Walking tours are available, and visitors can explore the park’s rich biodiversity, including various butterfly species and small mammals.
While Zanzibar is not known for traditional safaris like mainland Tanzania, it offers unique wildlife experiences, particularly marine safaris. You can go on dolphin tours in Kizimkazi, snorkeling and diving trips to explore the vibrant coral reefs, and visit the nearby Chumbe Island Coral Park, which is a marine protected area. The focus in Zanzibar is more on marine and coastal wildlife rather than large land animals.
Yes, you can charge batteries en route. Charger should be brought. There are hot shower facilities as well. You may have to pay a certain amount for both ($1-$2). Negotiate. Also, a hot water facility could be free at a lower elevation.
Yes, Zanzibar is increasingly becoming a popular destination for eco-tourism. Efforts are being made to conserve its unique ecosystems and wildlife, such as the protection of Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park and various marine conservation areas like Chumbe Island and Mnemba Atoll. Eco-friendly lodges and tours are available, promoting sustainable tourism practices that benefit local communities and preserve the natural environment.
