Welcome to Zanzibar! We are sure you have earned our trip to this magical island! With five nights on this piece of paradise, you can choose to do not much more than soak up the relaxation you deserve. Marvel at the soft lapping of the waves, as the beautiful clear waters of the Indian Ocean meet the perfect white sands of Zanzibar. Add in an introduction to historic, atmospheric Stone Town and your perfect stay is complete.
On arrival at Zanzibar’s Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, you will be met by our driver who will take you on the short 20-minute transfer to your hotel in Stone Town, the historic quarter of Zanzibar City. You have the evening at leisure and your evening meal will be provided by your hotel.
The low-rise,oceanside Zanzibar Serena Hotel was created from the careful restoration of two historic buildings and captures some of the style and atmosphere of times gone by. Both Arabic and Swahili influences can be seen here, but the history is merged with modern facilities and the first-class service gives a great guest experience to those seeking a high standard of accommodation.
Up on the roof, the Terrace Seafood Restaurant provides its diners with wonderful views out over the ocean – the source of the wonderful seafood dishes that are served here. The Masahani Bar is the venue for a refreshing cocktail, and it also hosts occasional performances by Taarab music bands. Guests here can take advantage of the swimming pool or enjoy the sunshine from the comfort of a poolside lounger, as the dhows glide by on the ocean below
Meal Plan
Dinner tonight will be served at Zanzibar Serena Hotel.
Easy Travel – Transport: Mini Van – Toyota
Easy Travel – Trip Crew: A Friendly, Experienced and Passionate Transfer Driver
Arrival and Departure Transfer: TO/FROM Abeid Amani Karume International Airport – One arrival Transfer and One departure Transfer
Accommodation: 1 night at Zanzibar Serena Hotel on Half Board (Dinner and Breakfast), 3 nights at Essque Zalu Zanzibar on Full Board (Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch)
Stone Town Tour: Explore Stone Town with our professional local guide
Lunch at Stone Town: Enjoy Lunch at Silk Route Indian restaurant in Stone Town
Taxes: 18% VAT (Value Added Tax)
Tipping: Tipping is of course discretionary but is an expected part of the way in which business is done in Tanzania. It counts as an expression of gratitude to those who – hopefully – have made your experience an unforgettable one and enables you to directly reward those people. Our passengers come from all around the world, with different cultural attitudes to tipping, but a tip is of great significance here in Tanzania and will be hugely appreciated by the recipient.
We know that the act of giving of a tip can be a bit awkward and we would suggest that the best way to remove this ‘awkwardness’ is for each couple to put their tip anonymously into an envelope and for the envelopes to be presented by the couple to the staff member. As a guideline, you should consider tipping at the following levels:
Local Guide: $25 US per day, per couple.
Transfer Driver: $15 US per day, per couple.
For hotels/lodges/tented camps, please do not tip individual staff members, but instead use the ‘Tip Box’, which you should find at the reception of your accommodation. For guidance, you should consider tipping between $5-7 US per day, per guest, at each accommodation.
Any Changes done by you: The trip excludes changes done by you during safari or before safari which deviates from the original program.
Flights: The trip costs Excludes International and Domestic Flights
Visa: The trip costs Excludes all visa costs including arrival visas and transit visas
Medical Insurance: The trip cost Excludes Medical Insurance which is mandatory
Travel Insurance: The trip cost Excludes Travel Insurance which is mandatory
Laundry Service: If you require to launder your clothes while on your safari, then you will need to pay an amount that the accommodation charges as per their rate sheet.
Drinks at the lodges/camps: All kinds of soft drinks and hard drinks at the lodges/camps are not included
Drones: The government of Tanzania does not allow anyone to bring drones into the country.
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