Honeymoon at Zanzibar 8 Days

Zanzibar is located in the Indian Ocean, just 25 km off the coast of mainland Tanzania. It is famed for its historical Stone Town a UNESCO World Heritage Site and some of the most stunning beaches on the planet for you to enjoy your honeymoon. It is said a honeymoon in Zanzibar is that unforgettable moment that will forever bring peace to you and your partner starting the day you arrive to the last day in this universe. Discover the beauty and magic of one of the most beautiful places on Earth with this 8-day tour of Zanzibar! this tropical island is filled with dreamy coastlines, gorgeous palm trees, and fascinating wildlife. Breathtaking beaches and turquoise-blue waters span the coast and make Zanzibar the perfect place for a relaxing and rejuvenating sunshine-filled honeymoon vacation!

Start your honeymoon with a Safari blue excursion one of the best excursions in Zanzibar, discovering Menai Bay Conservation Area. This is a full day excursion that starts from the village of Fumba in South West Zanzibar a 60-minute drive from Stone Town. Fumba is the most convenient location for exploring the sea life, isolated sandbanks, coral reefs and rugged island scenery of the Menai Bay Conservation Area. Our aim is to provide you with a truly lovely and memorable experience using the best Zanzibar has to offer. We will take you to see the sandbanks, islands, lagoons and fish species at stunning coral reefs of Menai Bay, a beautiful and the largest conservation area in Zanzibar. In the morning we set down on one of the beautiful sandbanks where one can relax, swim or snorkel. There are plenty of good quality snorkeling equipment and the experienced snorkeling guides will show you the pristine coral reef, which teems with tropical sea life. Instruction is also available for beginners, fresh tropical fruits like coconuts and local snacks are available throughout the day. After snorkeling we go to Kwale island where we have our traditional restaurant. The buffet lunch of sea food BBQ includes tuna fish, slipper lobster, calamari, octopus, prawns and shrimps, squid, fries, rice and spice coconut sauces all served hot from the grill for you. The crew also prepares and presents gastronomic fruits tasting with a large selection of delicious tropical fruits, ice cold sodas and mineral water. When the tide permits we explore the natural lagoon found on Kwale island. The lagoon is surrounded by a mangrove forest acting as a natural swimming pool and we will take you swimming in this beautiful lagoon for an unforgettable experience. The dhows are traditional sailing boats, hand-built from African mahogany and finished to the very highest standards. They are comfortable and well equipped with outboard engine, VHF marine radios, gas inflatable life jackets, sunshade, boarding ladder, water proof bags and first aid kit.

The beautiful scents of spice plantations will amuse you, when you see spices such as cinnamon, cloves, black pepper, nutmeg, and turmeric root growing in the plantations, it’s easy to see why Zanzibar is known as The Spice Island. Taste some of the unusual fruits that are grown here too, such as jack fruit, custard apple, rambutan, and carambola. Henna bush, lipstick tree, and lemongrass are some of the plants found here too. The tour is not only to witness spices, which look very different in their natural state to the way they look in the supermarket back home. But we want to share the knowledge about their history to making Zanzibar famous and their uses as herbs and into Swahili foods. We have prepared a cooking class where you will learn how to make some of the Swahili most famous and loved dishes using these spices.  Also you will have lunch served at our local restaurant enjoying the taste in Swahili spiced foods.

Visit Stone Town the UNESCO World Heritage Site with history since the 15th century is a maze of old buildings protected by brass-studded doors, with some streets not having changed for centuries. Buildings include the Arab Fort, the oldest building on Zanzibar, which was built after the Portuguese were expelled from the island in 1699. The building has had a variety of uses from a garrison and a prison to a railway terminal. These days it is the headquarters of the Zanzibar international film festival. Visit the slave market where the city's brutal history is unraveled. See where the East African slave trade flourished - a grim reminder of times past. Stop at the Sultan's Palace, now a museum, that was built in the 19th century for the sultan and his family, becoming a government building after the 1964 revolution and more like the Freddie Mercury museum his birth home. Enjoy some retail therapy in Zanzibar's bustling market and in the many gift shops stocked with souvenirs and handicrafts. Wander down winding alleys and the cities narrow streets, admiring the ornately carved and studded doors, the many mosques, and cathedrals, a testament to Zanzibar's diverse and colorful history. Your knowledgeable local guide will share tales of Stone Town in bygone days and can give you an insight into life in Zanzibar today.

Then head to Prison island also called as Changuu island by the locals and get in-depth about the slave history and Zanzibar's part in marine trade. Now Prison island is a conservation place for the giant tortoises that weight around 250 - 300 kilograms (600 pounds) and age about 300+ years. The oldest we got is 200 years old, most of these tortoises were stolen and sold back in the years. Here they are protected and taken care for.

In the evening you can go on a culinary adventure at the Forodhani Market in Forodhani Gardens. The gardens are located along the seashore and are very popular for a daytime stroll to enjoy the views of some of Stone Town's historical buildings. But, it is at night that the gardens really come alive, with the bustling evening market. Feast on Zanzibari seafood, pizza, falafel as big as your face, sugar cane juice, enormous samosas, coconut bread, and crepes dripping with ribbons of chocolate syrup.

There is a beautiful coral reef with colorful fish species that you would enjoy snorkeling at Nakupenda sandbank. Nakupenda sandbank is one of the best beaches in Africa and a beautiful place to have a picnic on its white sands, swim in the crystal clear waters and witness the birdlife or just relax, sunbathe on the summer sun as you await a breathtaking sunset. 

Visit Jozani rainforest which is home to the red colobus monkey, which is endemic to Zanzibar, along with Sykes monkey, bush babies, wild pigs, and many species of birds and butterflies. The nature trails are lined with mahogany and eucalyptus trees, but the environment changes in the mangrove forest which attracts lizards, reptiles, and birds and is important for the prevention of coastal erosion. Discover the secrets of the mangrove forest as you cross the boardwalk above the murky waters which are an important feeding ground for numerous tropical fish as well as crabs. Look out for the Zanzibar leopard which was last spotted in 2003 and is reputed to be extinct.

The excitement of swimming with sea turtles is unmatched. Experience feeding and swimming with sea turtles at Nungwi marine aquariums. Have a great time with these peaceful and playful creatures creating a lifetime memory.  Feed and swim with sea turtles and vibe the most at Kendwa beach one of the best beaches in Africa known for its white sands and crystal clear waters. Kendwa is found stunning resorts. If watersports are your thing, Kendwa is a perfect place to be as you can book a sunset cruise, rent a jet ski or go kayaking. There are lots of water activities done on these beach.

Dolphins and other marine animals are commonly spotted around Mnemba Atoll, now it’s your turn to go spot and swim with dolphins at Mnemba Atoll world-class snorkeling awaits. There are two quite different, but both amazing, snorkeling sites. One is a coral garden and the other is a steep reef that drops off into the depths of the ocean. Spend a few hours exploring the underwater wonders of the Mnemba Atoll before sailing to the idyllic Matemwe Beach where a feast awaits. Tuck into a fresh seafood barbecue in the shade of the rustic beach and enjoying all you can eat and drink. Then lie back in a hammock amongst the palms. Laze in the sunshine and soak up the tropical paradise of Matemwe Beach with its beautiful views of the private Mnemba island. Look out for locals working in the seaweed fields at low tide. Seaweed farming is an important industry with the algae exported internationally as a food delicacy.

Highlight

Take the opportunity to visit and discover the beauty and magic of one of the most beautiful places on Earth with this 8-day tour of Zanzibar! this tropical island is filled with dreamy coastlines, gorgeous palm trees, and fascinating wildlife. Breathtaking beaches and turquoise-blue waters span the coast and make Zanzibar the perfect place for a relaxing and rejuvenating sunshine-filled honeymoon vacation! Experience the Safari Blue excursion sailing around the Menai Bay conservation area swimming and snorkeling in the crystal-clear waters of the Indian Ocean, head on a mysterious adventure through the Jozani Forest in search of the endangered Red Colobus Monkey, or find out why Zanzibar is referred to as "Spice Island" with a tour to the local spice plantations. You will get the chance to head on a dolphin spotting excursion at Mnemba island onboard a traditional sailing dhow and uncover the fascinating secrets of the island with a trip to Stone Town before your tropical tour of Zanzibar comes to an end. Visit Prison island play with giant tortoises and head to Nakupenda Sandbank the best beach in Africa. You will also swim with sea turtles and enjoy water activities at Kendwa Beach one of the most beautiful beaches in Zanzibar.

Destinations to Visit; - Safari blue (Menai bay), Mnemba island, Jozani Forest, Spice Plantation, Stone Town, Nungwi Aquariums, Kendwa Beach, Nakupenda sandbank, Prison island, Forodhani

This package is all about relaxing discovering the beauty or Zanzibar as you discover the beauty in your partner. Zanzibar is the paradise of not only lover but everyone. Honeymoons are not only written for couples that just married but for couples that love each other. Even you can take yourself on a Zanzibar honeymoon vacation to embrace the love you have for you.