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Zanzibar island holidays are all about
warm
sun drenched white paradise island beaches, palm trees whistling in the breeze, and crystal
clear tropical waters with colourful coral reefs teaming with a kaleidoscope
of tropical fish waiting for you to snorkel or scuba dive with them.
Zanzibar's brilliant white beaches lapped by
the warm turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean provide the perfect place to
relax, soak up the sun and take a break from some busy sightseeing as the
sun settles into the Indian Ocean.
Your can look forward to Zanzibar accommodation to being on par with
International standards. From Budget accommodation up to 5*
accommodation, Zanzibar can cater for your every need.
At
Selftours we design both Zanzibar holiday packages
and tailor made beach holidays. We
recommends at least two days in Zanzibar Stone Town and another 4 to 5 days
at a Zanzibar beach hotel. A holiday on Zanzibar Island gives you
the best of both worlds - 'Retail Therapy', exploration, and a relaxing
tropical island
sun tan.
Whatever your dream is of a
tropical paradise island holiday, Selftours will design your personalised
individual Zanzibar holiday family package to
meet your requirements within your holiday budget.
Selftours' Zanzibar vacation packages include international airfares,
airport transfers, with a choice of, bed and breakfast, half board or full
board packages to suit your individual requirements.
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This
could be the beginning of your greatest Paradise island beach Holiday, Zanzibar
WHY?
Because you are going
to have a hand in designing your Holiday in Zanzibar with our assistance and
personal guided tours |
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A City tour of Zanzibar Stone Town takes you down the fascinating ancient
streets of Stone Town where, with little imagination, history comes to life.
Visit the Sultan's Palace, read how brutal some of the Sultans were.
Tour the
House of Wonders,
Slave Market, Dr Livingston’s house, see the magnificent carved Arab
doors, Freddy Mercury's birth place in Stone Town.
Discover the love story of an
Arabian Princess, Emily
Ruete (1844 -
1924) who was born in Zanzibar as Sayyida Salme, Princess of Zanzibar and
Oman, but fell pregnant by a Germany businessman and under strict Muslim law
should have been stoned to death, but .....................
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Strike up a bargain with one
of the many merchants selling some exotic wares. Don't forget that
they expect you to Haggle over the price, if you
don't, they will be sadly disappointed that you do not participate in the
fun!!
Boat trips to Prison Island were captured slaves where once concealed
from the British Navy.
Travel to Zanzibar on a magical vacation
and experience all these exciting
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Water
sports, whether you are an ankle deep paddler or an adventurous
scuba diver, snorkeller or deep sea fisherman, Zanzibar Island
vacations offers something for everybody. All equipment
is provided.
Yep
- Zanzibar holidays can certainly
offer you much more than just a tropical island beach holiday.
Isn't Zanzibar
exciting ?
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Zanzibar Spice Tour
Enjoy an entertaining and educational spice tour
of the Spice plantations.
You will have the opportunity to pick, smell, and savour fruits and
spices which you have probably never seen on the supermarket shelf. You
travel into the central rural areas
where local farmers cultivate some of the world's most exotic fruits and
spices.
The aroma of cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla and other
fragrance tantalize your senses.
Cloves, star fruit, tangerine trees, coco, lemon grass, mangosteen,
'lipstick trees', to name but a few are what you can expect to see! Perhaps
you will be tempted to buying a basket of spices to take home with you.
Many ladies will be fascinated as what those every day spices in their
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Zanzibar Holiday Hotel accommodation is of a good standard and ranges from
the basic budget up to 5* with en-suite bathroom. Mosquito nets are
provided throughout. Some hotels offer tea & coffee making facilities.
Many rooms have beautiful views of the Zanzibar beach and turquoise sea. Board basis
normally includes dinner, bed & breakfast |
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Zanzibar
Island – This magical spice island lies just
35 km of the coast of Tanzania with a total area of only 1464 Square
Kilometres with palm fringed beaches and turquoise sea with a strong Arabic
culture. Zanzibar is a true tropical island lying just 6 degrees south
of the equator giving it superb weather all year round. A
popular paradise island destination.
Travel to
Zanzibar Island and experience a paradise island holiday with a difference
SELFTOURS
recommends at least two days in Zanzibar Stone Town and another 4 to 5 days
at a Zanzibar beach hotel. A Zanzibar Island holiday gives you
the best of both worlds - 'Retail Therapy', exploration, and a relaxing
tropical sun tan.
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Travel costs to
Zanzibar ex Johannesburg for 7 days start from R10770 (+/-US $1370) per person
sharing Inclusive of flights, transfers on a dinner bed & breakfast
basis.
We will design a comprehensive proposal with all the finer points on
receiving your enquiry and build your personalised Zanzibar holiday
package.
Airlines will either be South African Airways, or
1Time airlines.
Entry Visas are US $ 50
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Zanzibar
holiday travel tips:
It is considered a Malaria area and anti malaria medication is advised.
Yellow Fever inoculations are also required - check with your local
Doctor or chemist
For your comfort an insect spray and a body spray to repel insects is a good
idea but not essential.
Tanzania Shillings is the local currency but US $ are widely accepted
Visas can be purchased at point of entry for US $ 50 - check if you require
a visa.
Always keep some US $1 bills handy for tipping
There are no Bank ATM machines on Zanzibar Island so carry either US $ cash
or $ Traveller cheques
All Major credit cards are accepted at banks and hotels.
A 2 litre bottle of spring water may cost you 1000 shillings in your hotel
and only 400 shillings in the market.
There are direct flights from South Africa to Dar es Salaam with either air
or ferry connections to Stone Town, Zanzibar. A high speed ferry operates from Dar
to Zanzibar Island. 1 Time Airlines fly's directly from
Johannesburg to Stone Town, Zanzibar
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