Romance of Zanzibar: Private Couples Tour

Romance of Zanzibar: Private Couples Tour

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Countries Visited

Tanzania

Places Visited

Zanzibar Town, Mnemba Island, Stone Town, Kendwa

Suggested Duration

9 Days

Dance the night away on a private island and beneath the stars. Luxuriate in style as Indian Ocean waves lap gently onto the white sand beaches. Immerse yourself in the exoticism of Stone Town and drift into the sunset on a wooden dhow. This is Zanzibar, which is an island of indulgence where romance thrives, and there is the sense that life can be perfect. With this handcrafted escape, you get three days on a private island, two days in Stone Town, then three more days on the beach near Kendwa.

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Trip Highlights

  • Escape to Zanzibar’s most romantic accommodation that has been handpicked for privacy and island beauty
  • Settle into the exclusivity of Mnemba, which is an exotic island that has been reserved for just 24 guests
  • Surround yourself with cultural beauty during two days in the World Heritage site of Stone Town
  • Wander endlessly on white beaches and feel like royalty with a three-day, beach stay on Zanzibar’s remote coast
  • Snorkel and dive in some of the world’s finest marine sites, where pelagic creatures swarm around the vivid reef
  • Explore the famous spice plantations on a private tour
  • Drift towards the sunset on a wooden dhow sailing boat
  • Sip on sundowners on your private verandah and then at a glamorous Stone Town terrace
  • Take off your shoes and forget about them for four or five days

Detailed Description

As the last shades of an African sunset skirt along the ocean, you will sit back with cocktails in hand. Moonlight soon brings a glow to the sand, and you can dance in privacy, seemingly miles from anyone else. On another day, you can drift into the sunset, sailing on a private, wooden dhow like the merchants of old. Some days, you walk hand in hand and along white beaches that will always seem to be empty. On other days, you will swim and snorkel, or perhaps just lounge around the bungalow in the shade. As the days roll by, you will realize that you have forgotten about shoes.

There is more to Zanzibar than the beaches though. Between two contrasting beach escapes, this itinerary will also take you to Stone Town, which is an existing World Heritage Site that has evolved from Persian, Swahili, Omani, and other European influences. By visiting spice plantations, you will indulge in the smells, and on rooftop terraces, the cocktails will come with nibbles and a lively atmosphere. Stone Town makes a nice break between your time in the sun as well, removing any trepidation that six days on private beaches would bring any monotony. This is something you will not need to worry about with world-class snorkeling and diving, kayaking, sailing, beach walks, and those special evenings beneath the stars.

Handcrafted to include Zanzibar’s two most romantic resorts, this nine-day tour is a celebration that has been crafted just for two. Mnemba is elegant and exclusive, and you will be staying at a white-sand island that will only be a short boat ride west of the main island. You will check in with bubbly upon arrival where your accommodation will be a bungalow that is cut off from the rest of the world. You can remove your shoes because these first three days are all about you, with a flexible program that can include different water sports and cruising on a dhow. Like your trip’s final destination near Kendwa, the resort will provide easy access to world-class marine sites with all the equipment. You will even have two dives per day included in your stay.

Stone Town is the cultural interlude, which is a mystical old city of narrow laneways and exotic scents. Stroll through all the history, checking out its unique architectural and artistic style, which is complete with ornate fixtures that enhance the traditional, coral buildings. There will be indulgence here as well, such as rooftop terrace restaurants and cocktail bars. From here you will travel an hour north to Kendwa, where your resort will be located on the deserted, northwestern tip of the island. It will be close enough to Nungwe if you desire restaurants and bars, but it has its own private space that opens onto a beach and is hardly visible to outsiders.

Like in Mnemba, the days here will be flexible. A wooden dhow will take you onto the Indian Ocean, and a range of water activities will be available. Your luxurious pavilion will provide shade and privacy along with all the space that you will need for your romance to flourish. There will be no need to encounter other guests, and butler service will bring foods and drinks to your room. You will also have a private swimming pool that will be tucked behind the trees. Rather than being directly on the sand, the rooms here are nestled against a hillside and offer more seclusion. 

Starting Price

$5,260 per person (excluding international flights)

Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.

What's Included

  • Accommodations
  • In-country transportation
  • Some or all activities and tours
  • Expert trip planning
  • 24x7 support during your trip

Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.

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