This 5-day Zanzibar Vacation provides an excellent introduction to the exotic island of Zanzibar.
This 5-day Zanzibar Vacation .
Beginning in Stone Town, the cultures and history of this UNESCO World Heritage Site are uncovered on a walking tour of the city. Spend a second day exploring further, take a romantic cruise on a traditional sailing dhow and taste Zanzibari cuisine in the Foradhani food market. Up next, a spice tour to awaken your senses with exotic aromas and encounter exotic new fruits. Then, this affordable Zanzibar vacation takes you to an idyllic Zanzibar beach resort where you can enjoy tropical beaches, watersports, spa treatments, sunset cocktails, and delicious cuisine.
This surprisingly cheap Zanzibar vacation package will leave you wanting to come back for more of paradise.
Zanzibar Vacation Accommodation:
Tembo House Hotel – Stone Town
The historic Tembo House Hotel is located on the beachfront in the old Stone Town part of Zanzibar City.
This lovingly restored hotel is in a prime location close to the historical sites, attractions, and restaurants of Stone Town. The building itself housed the American Consulate for five decades in the early 19th century, before becoming the trading offices of Cowasjee Dinshaw & Partners, one of the largest trading companies in the Indian Ocean. Celebrities that have stayed in the building include Mahatma Gandhi and Freddie Mercury.
The hotel’s charming restaurant spills out onto spacious seaside terraces, serving local and international cuisine. Tembo Hotel also has an inviting courtyard featuring a swimming pool with deck chairs and shaded lounge areas. The hotel is decorated in an eclectic style with a distinctive Zanzibari character. The interiors feature ornate antiques and carved wooden furniture with bright splashes of color and influences from diverse cultures.
The rooms are all en-suite and most have a balcony with views of the ocean or pool. Each room has a small lounge area with a TV and is air-conditioned. The en-suite bathrooms have a shower and a traditional hammam bath. The rooms are furnished with interesting antique pieces and ornaments, including Swahili beds (carved wooden four-poster beds).
Ocean Paradise Resort & Spa – North Zanzibar Beach Resort
The Ocean Paradise Resort & Spa is located on the northeastern shores of Zanzibar Island, in Pwani Mchangani. The resort is set in a large, tropical garden with coconut palms, water features, and a large swimming pool. This upmarket beach resort overlooks the turquoise Indian Ocean, close to Mapenzi and Kiwengwa beaches.
Stay cool in what is one of the largest swimming pools in Zanzibar and relax with a drink from the pool bar. The resort offers a choice of restaurants that serve international and authentic Zanzibar cuisine and, of course, superb seafood. Indulge in a spa session after a busy day, prepare for the evening with a relaxing massage or facial or try the jacuzzi, steam room, or sauna.
For the energetic, there is a fitness centre, beach volleyball, billiards, table tennis, and a variety of watersports, including diving, windsurfing kayaking, or take a dolphin tour. (NB some activities are at extra cost).
