Tanzania's Spice Islands
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- Enjoy the superb snorkeling and diving in the Mafia Archipelago.
- Relax on a private island complete with pristine white beaches.
- Visit one of Zanzibar's famous spice plantations.
- Explore Stone Town's winding streets, learning about the region’s mix of Arabic and African cultures.
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Dar es Salaam International Airport , Dar es Salaam domestic terminal , The Mafia Archipelago
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The Mafia Archipelago
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The Mafia Archipelago
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The Mafia Archipelago
The glory of Mafia Island lies in its waters, and in 1995 the Mafia Island Marine Park was formed to protect them. The shallow reefs are perfect for snorkeling or learning to dive, and outside the bay are deep pockets for experienced dive...
The Mafia Archipelago , Songo Songo Archipelago
It’s time to island hop today. You’ll fly southwest from Mafia to the Songo Songo Archipelago, a group of islands 140 km (86 miles) south of Dar es Salaam, scattered with coconut palms and an important area for ...
Songo Songo Archipelago
Fanjove is a place to really slow down and detach from your daily routine, but there are plenty of ways to stay active and explore the island and its surrounding waters if you wish. Walking around the perimeter of the island takes about...
Songo Songo Archipelago
The food at Fanjove is fresh and delicious. Breakfast this morning will be fruit salad, toast, pancakes and eggs cooked to your liking, swallowed down with coffee and pleasantly sweet and tart passion fruit juice. Lunch will generally b...
Songo Songo Archipelago
One of the reasons that we love Fanjove Private Island is its status as an eco-lodge promoting sustainable tourism, creating jobs in local communities and bringing awareness to the importance of marine life. Everything is run on solar p...
Songo Songo Archipelago
We recommend at least five nights at Fanjove whenever possible, as it takes a few days to relax into island mode. Today is your last on the island, and you may want to go for a snorkel at high tide, swimming with parrotfish and pufferfi...
Songo Songo Archipelago , Dar es Salaam domestic terminal , Zanzibar Airport , Stone Town
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Stone Town
Stone Town can be explored on your own, but to get a deeper look at its complex history it’s best to take a walking tour. Your private guide will meet you at your accommodation this morning and you’ll head off through the winding lanes and open mark...
Stone Town
The prevailing winds of East Africa have placed Zanzibar directly on the Indian Ocean trade routes throughout history, and the abundance of valuable spices on the island coupled with its location meant that it was the hub of the spice trade for cent...
Stone Town , Zanzibar Airport
Say goodbye to Zanzibar before being taken to the airport where you’ll catch your onwards flight towards home.
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