EXCURSIONS IN ZANZIBAR
BAATZ 1 - Stone Town Tour
The city of Zanzibar is often referred to as Stone Town
because of the coral stone used in the construction of many of
the older buildings found along the narrow alleys ways. No visits
to this exciting island is complete without a tour of this historic
town. The three hour guided tour includes the city market, a century
old Anglican Church of Christ, built on the site of the notorious
slave trade in 1874; and some of the rooms where slaves were stashed
before their sale. The tour also include the National Museum,
Forodhani Gardens, the Arab Fort (circa 1700) and some interesting
shops found along the narrow streets and walkways. The tour ends
at Livingstone.
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BAATZ 2 - Evening Stone Town
Tour
As a rainbow of colors bounce off the Indian Ocean whilst the
sun sinks into the west, the city of Zanzibar comes alive with
the call to prayer from the dozens of mosques. Your guide takes
you for a leisurely walk through the narrow streets where you
will encounter a variety of cultures in the many shops that come
to life in the cool of the night.
BTZ 4 - Jozani Forest
After a drive of half an hour from the city center, spend about
two hours walking through the nature trails of this tropical rain
forest. The guide will point out some of the interesting vegetation,
birds and smaller animals seen along the route.
BTZ 6 - Prison Island
For a relaxing break from the city, take a native dhow to Changu
Island, nicknamed Prison Island because of its use by Arab Slave
traders for the confinement of slaves. A side from the 1893 built
garrison that still stands, there are giant tortoise on the island.
Take this opportunity to swim, snorkel and sun bathe. A full day
trip with lunch can also be arranged.
BAATZ 8 - Mangapwani Beach
and Slave Caves
Arriving by vehicle for lunch, a new facility operated by Serena
Hotels provides a tasty lunch under thatched roof overlooking
the private cove below. After lunch, stroll along the nature trail
to the caves once used by slaves to fetch fresh water for their
captors, view local crafts, swim or relax on the sandy beach.
Late afternoon transfer back to your hotel.
BAATZ 11 - Spice Garden Tour
This guided tour begins at the Kibweni Palace (Sultan’s
Rest House) to view the Persian Baths built in 1850. then on to
Kizimbani to visit the spice plantations where there are a variety
of spices such as Cardamom, cinnamon, black pepper, nutmeg and
naturally cloves. You will also come cross rare plants such as
the henna bush, perfume tree and lipstick tree.
BAATZ - North Coast Beach
Transfer to the white sands of Nungwi where you have the day to
swim and relax. Lunch is included from a nearby hotel. Visit a
craftsman who constructs local dhows.
BAATZ - East Coast Beach
En route is the opportunity to view Dunga Palace Ruins, the last
African palace built before the 18th Century rule by Omani Arabs.
At the beach in Pongwe, swim, snorkel or just sun bathe. Includes
a picnic lunch.
BAATZ 16 - Dolphin Safari
(South Beach)
Drive to the village of Fumba on the south coast and board local
boats in search of dolphins. The species found in Menai Bay are
Spinner and Bottlenose swim alongside these remarkable animals.
A guide will assist with snorkeling in the reef. A Swahili barbecue
lunch is provided on a desert island and soft beverages are available
throughout the day. The afternoon is free for swimming snorkeling
and relaxing on the island before sailing back to the mainland.
