Discover Zanzibar Island - 3 Days

• • • • • Accommodation
        • Arab and Swahili architectural styles combine at the delightful Sultan Sands Island Resort, housing excellent facilities in a resort which enjoys a relaxed atmosphere – ideal for an enjoyable holiday. The beautiful sands of Kiwengwa, on the island’s east coast, lie in front of the resort with the allure of the Indian Ocean just beyond. Lush tropical gardens surround the property. Rooms are spacious and fashioned with thatched roofs and hand-carved furniture, air-conditioned and en suite. Free activities on offer include windsurfing, tennis, table tennis and a gym, while – at extra cost – you can go diving, fishing or take a boat trip. The Oasis Spa at the neighbouring Blue Bay Resort can pamper you (at extra cost) with an extensive range of treatments and services.
      • The terrace restaurant is a guest favourite, once again with super town views and a highly rated cuisine.
• • Meal Plan Dinner tonight will be served at Sultan Sands Island Resort.

After breakfast at your hotel, kick back and enjoy a day at leisure at your oceanside hotel. You can cool off in the hotel pool or in the nearby ocean – the choice is yours. Your hotel will also provide you with both lunch and dinner today, so this really is a day when you can take it easy.

This morning you will enjoy breakfast at your hotel, before being transferred to meet our expert local guide for a tour of fascinating Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Over the centuries, many cultures have left their impressions on Zanzibar and it is perhaps in Stone Town where you can most easily see their influences. Your guide will lead you first to the colourful market, awash with exotic smells and buzzing with bartering locals. Afterwards, you will visit the calm of the 19th C cathedral, built on the former site of the slave market after the 1873 abolition of slavery.

As you wander the narrow streets and alleys, you’ll pass the Arab houses with their inner courtyards, hidden behind heavy doors. You can compare their style with the Indian residences, adorned with balustrades and metal railings. Amongst the town’s historic sites are the ‘Tip Tip House,’ the Old Fort and the People’s Palace Museum. Lunch will be taken at the Silk Route Indian rooftop restaurant, with views to the ocean. The Silk Route is full of character, so enjoy the excellent cuisine, perhaps washing it down with a cocktail. Afterwards, we will transfer you safely back to the airport for your flight.