Astroturism in Africa: Tanzania and Zanzibar between Sea, Land and Stars!

7 DAYS PACKAGE (CUSTOMIZABLE)

Day 1 (Jambiani)

Arrival at Zanzibar International Airport, where your guide will accompany you to the lodge on the famous East Coast, in Jambiani. Relax, dinner and overnight stay.

Day 2 (Jambiani)

After breakfast you’ll head to the south for the Safari Blue excursion. Arriving in Kizimkazi with the typical local boat you will sail inside the Menay Bay Marine Reserve until you reach a beautiful white sand strip. You can swim, snorkel or simply sunbathe while our staff will prepare lunch with fresh fish and fresh fruit.

Return to the lodge.

Relaxation and dinner.

After dinner you will have your first Stargazing.

Day 3 (Jambiani)

After breakfast you will visit the Jozani Forest. The forest is the natural habitat of several animals but in particular the Red Colobus, a monkey endemic to the Zanzibar archipelago. We will continue to the East Cost to reach Michamwi from where we can watch the sunset show.

Relaxation and dinner.

Day 4 (Jambiani)

After breakfast you'll go on to the famous Spice Tour. Zanzibar is known as the island of spices still great export to the world today. During the tour you will see the plants of each spice, know their use and properties. You will also learn from local Swahili cuisine how they are used in cooking and the beneficial properties of each spice.

Afternoon of relaxation.

Dinner.

After Dinner you will have your second Star Observation.

Day 5 (Stone Town)

After breakfast we leave for the new transfer. Stone Town.

Check in at the villa/lodge where a cooker will be waiting for you to prepare your lunch.

In the afternoon you will go on a half day tour that will take you through the narrow alleys of the monumental stone town. A focal point of the slave trade in the 19th century, Stone Town will revive the history of the slave trade, captivate you with its beautiful carved doors, and enchant you with its multiculturalism.

The tour includes a visit to Freddie Mercury's museum, located in the house where he spent his childhood.

Sunset on the promenade, free dinner.

Day 6 (Stone Town)

After breakfast you’ll leave for an Undergorund Expedition in the Kiwengwa Caves, a special and unique excursion that will lead you to the discovery of 2 ancient underground coral reefs caves (250m and 100m deep), habitat of numerous animals but especially bats, all overlooked by numerous stalactites. Before the excursion you will be given a helmet and torch.

Free lunch in a local restaurant.

You will then continue on to Mangapwani, where you will sink along narrow coral cavities until you reach natural pools where you can dive for a swim until you reach the stretch of coast from which the slaves were embarked before leaving Africa for good. You will then enjoy the vision of a breathtaking sunset.

Return to the house for dinner.

After dinner you will have your third Stargazing Observation.

Day 7 (Stone Town)

After breakfast you will reach the northern part of the island. From Kendwa you will go snorkeling to the island of Tumbatu. Fish lunch on board the boat.

On the way back you will enjoy the sunset from the north of the island and then return.

Free dinner and relaxation before departure.

OTHER ACTIVITIES AVAILABLE

Numerous excursions and activities that can be integrated or modified.

Here are some suggestions with approximate prices.

- Horse Walking on the beach = from 100$ for person

- Sunset Cruise = from $100

- SkyDive = $350 for person (15 minutes, 12,000 feet) + $75 for video

- Diving (30 mt / 60 mt / 80 mt) = from 180$ for person

- Quad excursions = From $100 for person