ZANZIBAR AND MAFIA ISLAND

STAY IN ZANZIBAR AND MAFIA ISLAND
Zanzibar

Wellness

Nature

Tailor-made

A heavenly holiday, discovering beautiful islands bathed in the Indian Ocean. You will first go to the island of Zanzibar and visit its charming capital, Stone Town. Then you'll fly to Mafia Island, some 150km south of Dar Es Salaam, a totally unspoilt and authentic little gem with no resorts or hordes of tourists. Its marine reserve contains some of the richest reefs in the world. Its Marine Park consists of eight small reserves along the Tanzanian coast. A destination for relaxation, scuba diving and snorkelling. Its seabed, white sandy beaches and lagoons are exceptional, not to mention the fishing villages with their friendly people. Everything is gathered to live a dream stay in a small secret place, the best kept in Tanzania!

From

4025€

Length of stay

11 days / 10 nights

Minimum number of participants

Customised travel

Highlights

2 islands in one: Zanzibar and Mafia Island for a heavenly stay
Between beach and diving
The simple and warm welcome of the fishing villagers.

Programme
Rates
Practical information
The human trip plus

Day 1

Arrival in Zanzibar

On arrival in Zanzibar, our local team will welcome you and accompany you to Stone Town.
Settle into your hotel by the sea and in the heart of the city, on a breakfast basis.
End of the day and dinner at leisure.
Suggestion: suggestions for visits will be given to you before you leave. In the evening, don't miss the traditional Zanzibarite dinner in the Forodhani Park. At the water's edge, towards the port, this park is transformed into a large open-air restaurant offering fish and seafood specialities...
Several stalls sell the famous Zanzibar pizzas, delicious! The atmosphere is picturesque, all the families of Stone Town gather to eat outside, an evening not to be missed!
Overnight at Tembo Hotel on a breakfast basis.

Day 2

Stone Town & Changuu Island

After breakfast, visit the highlights of the city with a guide. Stone Town is a mosaic of peoples, cultures and history with British, Indian, Portuguese, Omani and Swahili influences. It has been a Unesco World Heritage Site since 2000.

On the promontory that stands out from the western coast of the main island of the Zanzibar archipelago,
"Unguja, Stone Town, owes its name to the mixture of mortar and coral stone that was used to construct its buildings. The Arab-influenced culture is omnipresent and can be felt in its admirable architecture, music and customs. The refined cuisine makes use of the best of the island's fish and fruit.
Free lunch.
In the afternoon, excursion to Changuu Island also called Prison Island with a guide. This island is 30 minutes away by motorboat.

Meeting with the giant tortoises that arrived in the Seychelles in the 19th century. Possibility of swimming in a turquoise sea with white sand.
Free evening and dinner

Day 3

Matemwe

After breakfast, visit a spice farm, then transfer to Matemwe on the north-eastern coast of Zanzibar. White sandy beaches, palm trees and the Indian Ocean as far as the eye can see. The small village is popular with locals and travellers alike for its wide, endless beach.

Day 4-7

In a beachfront hotel

Stay for several nights at the Zanzibar Pearl Hotel (from day 2 to day 7) in a Deluxe room (partial sea view and air conditioning) with half board (dinner and breakfast)

Day 7-10

Zanzibar -Mafia Island, east coast

4 night stay at Pole Pole Bungalows on a full board basis, including 3 meals, tea, coffee and bottled water, laundry (2 items per person per day), daily boat trip in Chole Bay

Transfer to Zanzibar airport for your flight to Mafia Island (total soft luggage limit of 15 kgs per person).

Flight ZNZ/DAR/MAFIA at 14:35. Arrival on Mafia Island at 16:00. Reception at the airport and installation at the Pole Pole Bungalows on a full board basis, excluding drinks.

Let yourself be surprised by this very traditional island with a small dirt airstrip as an airport and sandy roads to get around the island!

Day 11

Return to France

Transfer from the Pole Pole Bungalow to Mafia airport for your flight to Dar es Salaam 5.25pm - 5.55pm, then back to France, departure at 8.55pm from Dar es Salaam.

4025 euros

Comfort

The Tembo Hotel is a beautiful old Omani house with direct access to the sea, a rarity in the city. Its furnishings are typically Zanzibari with large four-poster beds. Its swimming pool, sea view and central location make it an excellent choice.

The Zanzibar Pearl Hotel is a romantic and very personal hotel. With 24 rooms, it is located directly on the waterfront with a beautiful tropical garden. It is not just a place to visit, but a home away from home, with a warm and caring staff. Various activities are possible: snorkeling, scuba diving, surfing, bodyboarding, a relaxing moment at the spa...

Climate and equipment

Staying in the islands during the rainy season (April-May) is almost not recommended as almost all businesses are closed at this time. The rest of the year, the sun shines eternally during a dry season ideal for relaxation. The short rainy season is still pleasant except in November when the rains are more regular. The hotels are almost empty, but the island remains friendly.

Health

Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if you are arriving from a country where the disease is endemic, either in Africa or in Latin and Central America, or if you have been in transit for more than 12 hours.

To check the health rules related to the pandemic

https://www.pasteur.fr/fr/centre-medical/preparer-son-voyage/tanzanie

https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/conseils-aux-voyageurs/conseils-par-pays-destination/tanzanie/

Formalities

Tourists arriving on Tanzanian soil must have a visa. Visas can be applied for

-the Embassy of the United Republic of Tanzania in France, or

-directly at the international airports of Dar es Salaam, Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar, but also at the ports of Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar and Kigoma,

-and at some land border crossings, notably Namanga.

Currency. The national currency is the Tanzanian shilling (TSH or TZS). Banknotes in circulation: TSH 10 000 (with elephant), TSH 5 000 (with rhinoceros), TSH 2 000 (with lion), TSH 1 000 (with Julius Nyerere) and TSH 500 (with buffalo). Coins in circulation: 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200 TSH.

Our opinion

We wanted you to discover these islands of the Indian Ocean. Zanzibar has become a must-see destination, but Mafia Island will touch you with its authenticity and the welcoming closeness of the villagers.

The + humans trip

The discovery of Mafia island and its marine reserve
Spice farm, marine reserve, architecture of Arab origin
Visit to an old island prison with an encounter with giant tortoises
Let yourself be surprised by this very traditional island with a small dirt runway as an airport and sandy roads to get around the island! Mafia Island is a paradise for fishermen, divers and those who want to enjoy the pleasures of the sea