Zanzibar Spice Tour by Africa Wonders Safari

Spice Tour

The famous ZanzibarSpice Tour introduces you to most of Zanzibar's spices and fruits, (depending on the season) and if you are lucky, a few historical sites too. A full-day guided tour that starts at Kibweni Palace through to Kidichi. You will take a look at small traditional farms and the Kizimbani spice plantation that grow cloves, vanilla, nutmeg, cardamom and other spices as well as medicinal and ornamental plants and tropical fruits. 

Here you will experience a wide variety of spices, fruits, herbs and ornamental plants and flowers. It's a rare experience and leaves you in no doubt why the islands are referred to as the "Spice Islands". You will then proceed to a prestine location for a traditional swahili lunch.

Spices include nutmeg, ginger, vanilla, tamarind, menthol and cloves. Zanzibar was once the world's leading producer of cloves (3/4 of the total world supply) and the clove industry was the foundation of the golden age of Zanzibar. The Spice Tour is a highly recommended excursion is essential to any holiday itinerary to the Islands.

 Zanzibar Spice Tour

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Africa Wonders Safari - stone town zanzibar

Stone Town, Zanzibar

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Size: 13 sq km (8 sq miles). 

Location: Western Unguja Island, Zanzibar.

Stone Town or Mji Mkongwe, in Swahili meaning "ancient town", is the capitol city of Zanzibar on the main island of Unguja, formally known as Zanzibar. Mji Mkongwe is built on a triangular peninsula of land on the western coast of the island. The oldest part of the stone town consists of a warren of narrow alleys to houses, shops, bazaars, and mosques. Its Swahili architecture incorporates elements of Arab, Persian, Indian, European and African styles. The Arab houses are particularly notable because they have large and ornately carved wooden doors and other unusual features such as enclosed wooden verandas. In 2006, its population was 282,163.

Portuguese invasion and control of the Swahili Coast in the late 16th century ended the golden age of the Zanzibar archipelago, although the Omani Arabs returned to power less than a century later. Today, many of the winding streets and high townhouses of old Stone Town remain unchanged and visitors can walk between the sultan’s palace, the House of Wonders, the Portuguese fort and gardens, the merchants’ houses, and the Turkish baths of the old city. Zanzibar's port city dominates the west coast of the island, although the beaches of Mangapwani, where the slave caves are located and nearby Bububu are less than half an hour’s drive away and a night or two spent on the east or north coasts is well worth the extra hour it takes to drive there. Just beyond Stone Town Zanzibar are the Chole Island Marine Park and nearby Prison, Grave, and Snake Islands, making a refreshing day-trip and a good break from exploring the winding passageways of the old city. In 2000, Stone Town was recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

How To Get There
Many international airlines from around the world fly to into Zanzibar, which is about a 10 minute, 7 km drive into town. Regional flights from Nairobi, Mombasa, Arusha and Dar es Salaam are operated daily. Stone Town is also accessable by sea with hourly ferriers departing from Dar es Salaam each day.

What To Do
Activities such as island hopping, swimming with dolphins, scuba diving and snorking are available. The one-day historical Stone Town tours and the spice tour are highly recommended.

When To Go 
Accessible year round. Dry season, June-August. Wet season November-March. December- February.

Accommodation
Stay at the Zanzibar Serena Inn, 236 Harumzi or Tembo Hotel in Stone Town.

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Africa Wonders Safari tanzania- 4 Days - Selous By Road

Africa Wonders Safari - 4 days - Selous by road



4 Days - Selous By Road (AT-SL2)
Day 1 – Depart by Road to Selous Game Reserve
After breakfast depart Dar by road (approx 6 hours to Mtemere gate).
Lunch upon arrival at Selous.
Afternoon boat safari along the mighty Rufiji River. You will see plenty of hippos, crocodiles and bird life.
Dinner and overnight at Rufiji River Camp

Day 2 – A Full Day of Game Drives in Selous Game Reserve
After breakfast, morning game drive in the Selous, Africa's largest wildlife sanctuary, with an area of 54.600kms.
Lunch at Rufiji River Camp
Afternoon game drive in the Selous with the world's largest number of big game - elephant, buffalo, rhino, hippos, giraffes and wildebeest.
Dinner and overnight at Rufiji River Camp.

Day 3 – A Full Day of Walking/ Boating Safaris in the Selous
After breakfast, go on a morning walking safari with intimate impressions of the rich wildlife in the African bush.
Lunch at Rufiji River Camp
Afternoon boating safari in the Great Rufiji River.
Dinner and overnight at Rufiji River Camp

Day 4 - Depart for Dar es Salaam
After breakfast, depart for Dar es salaam by road.
Picnic lunch en route.
Late afternoon arrival in Dar.

All Meals Included
End of Trip

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