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| Zanzibar Odyssey Optional Extension to Wild Tanzania Safari 
Retreating to a tropical island after your safari is a great thing to do, and exotic Zanzibar is the perfect place to do it. Join us for a five-day extension to this tropical paradise, rich in history. Over the centuries, African, Arabian, Indian, Persian, and European cultures have blended to create the Zanzibar of today. We'll visit Stone Town and meander through its narrow streets, looking for the famous carved and studded doors. Known as the "spice island", Zanzibar is the logical place for us to visit a spice farm and coconut plantation. Finally, we'll end our odyssey at a small beach lodge set on a lovely white sand beach fringing a turquoise cove. How will you spend your two beach days? Reading a book while relaxing in a hammock under coconut palms? Snorkeling in the crystal clear waters? Deep-sea fishing in the Indian Ocean? It's your choice!
Detailed Itinerary
September 21, 2009 - Monday Upon our return from safari, we will be transported to the Slipway complex for dinner and an overnight stay before our next-day departure to Zanzibar.
Lodging: Slipway Hotel (or similar)  September 22, 2009 - Tuesday
After spending the night in Dar es Salaam, we will take a short 20-minute flight to Zanzibar. Our Zanzibari guide will meet us at the airport and transport us to Tembo House, our beachfront hotel in Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This afternoon, we'll take a walking/driving tour of Stone Town. Wandering through the narrow streets, our guide will point out the carved and studded doors for which Zanzibar is famous and will explain the history and melding of cultures of this fascinating island. Watch the sun set over the Indian Ocean, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant, then wander through the quaint shops or Forodhani Gardens. Lodging: Tembo House (or similar). B September 23, 2009 - Wednesday After breakfast at our hotel, we'll have additional time on our own to explore Stone Town. After our included lunch, we'll tour a spice farm and coconut plantation. How many spices can you identify? Finally, we'll travel to Pongwe Beach Resort on Zanzibar's east coast, set on a beautiful white sand beach fringing a turquoise cove. Lodging: Pongwe Beach Resort (or similar). B, L, D  September 24 & 25, 2009 - Thursday and FridayEnjoy two days at Pongwe Beach Resort. Rest and relax, walk along the beach to a nearby village, go snorkeling, or deep-sea fishing...it's up to you! Breakfast and dinner are included, but lunch is on your own to allow schedule flexibility. With good, simple hospitality and a reputation for excellent food, Pongwe is an wonderful place to end our trip of a lifetime. Lodging: Pongwe Beach Resort (or similar). B, D September 26, 2009 - Saturday Enjoy your last morning on the beach. We'll leave after lunch and transfer to the Zanzibar airport. We will be met after our 20-minute flight to Dar es Salaam and transferred to the Slipway complex. Dinner is on our own, but at the Slipway, you'll find several restaurants from which to choose. There are also shops for those last-minute purchases. In the late evening, we'll depart for home. En-Route: B
September 27, 2009 - Sunday Continue our international flight home to the USA.
The Price of Adventure: On Request ( Per Person, Double Occupancy) Single Room Supplement: On Request
This extension will be booked and priced when requested.
Price Includes:
- Domestic Flights between Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar
- Airport transfers and transportation between beach resort and Stone Town
- Lodging for five nights
- All meals, except as noted
- Stone Town Tour
- Spice Farm Tour
Price Does Not Include:
- Dinner in Stone Town and Dar es Salaam
- Lunches and drinks at Pongwe Beach Resort
- Activities at Pongwe Beach Resort
- Laundry Service
- Gratuities for porters, guides, drivers and hotel staffs
- Zanzibar domestic departure tax (currently $5)
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