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Filbert Thobias Meela is an experienced mountain climber and Safari tour guide he has been trekking many mountains in Tanzania including mountain Kilimanjaro which is the highest peak in Africa, Meru, and Uluguru mountain in the Morogoro region. He is also invasive species expert specializing in Plant Biodiversity and Ecosystem Management.

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Africa honeymoon at Spice Island? Yes, if you are thinking about where to go in the East Africa region then there is a very famous island called Spice or Zanzibar Island, you will never regret having Zanzibar honeymoon, here is the 7 days Zanzibar honeymoon itinerary.

This 7 days Zanzibar honeymoon itinerary includes the Sunset Cruise, Diving, Snorkeling, Swahili cultural show, Stone Town Tour, Spice tour, Romantic dinner, relaxation on the beaches, and diving with the shark.

Zanzibar is also home to several luxury resorts, hotels, and beautiful beaches on which you can spend for Zanzibar honeymoon itinerary longing and swimming making it a popular destination for honeymooners and other travelers seeking a luxurious vacation

How to reach this spice island for the 7 Days Zanzibar honeymoon itinerary!

Zanzibar island is part of the United Republic of Tanzania, its located offshore of the Dar Es Salaam region in the Indian ocean. Zanzibar island consists of 3 main islands named Pemba, Unguja, and Mafia Island.

In Zanzibar Island, there is only one international airport named Abeid Amani Karume however if you landed at Dar Es Salaam you can either take a plane or use fast boats which spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes to reach the island.

The good news about the Zanzibar honeymoon itinerary is that globally there are 17 countries that have direct flights to Zanzibar from 29 cities some countries including the United Kingdom, Belgium, Turkey, France, Spain, Iran, Pakistan, India, Ethiopia, and Egypt.

Regarding visa issues you will book to the United Republic of Tanzania, moreover many countries are offered visas on arrival at the airports, you should check your country’s validity in advance.

Is Honeymoon in Zanzibar Cost? Don’t worry because the island has plenty of options from 5-star luxury hotels, to modest and cheaper places which you can book for your stays and enjoy the Zanzibar honeymoon itinerary.

Day I:

You depart from your home country to Zanzibar Island, go to the hotel which most of them are located in along the beaches, spend some moments at your hotel beach then rest for the next day’s trip.

Day 2: Take a tour to visit Stone town

The stone town is an ancient city with stone buildings and many houses the streets have narrow pathways like corrido’s bordered with old buildings, within the stone town you will meet the Forodhani food market which will make your Zanzibar honeymoon itinerary magnificent.

Forodhani food market you will able to taste a variety of coastal snaps including chapattis, maize roasted corn, mishikakis, chunky sweat potatoes mixed with onions, tomatoes, pepper, salt, and with Kachumbari, grilled cassava, coconut bread, and Octopus soup.

Visit the old fort building, this is a curio market consisting of the art of galley when you step inside you will get a free opportunity to wander around and take some snaps in this ruin, it’s a cool place where you will enjoy both scenery and arts.

From the old Fort ruins you can have a trip of about 3 hours to the prison island on which you will able to see the giant tortoise ever, at this prison island you will pay around 20$ to cover the entrance fees, riding a boat and snorkeling gears.

Day 3:Sultans Palace Museum

Zanzibar Sultan’s Museum is open from Monday to Sunday from 8:30 morning to 6:00 evening, you will meet with local guides who will give you a history of Zanzibar Island while walking around the museum.

Visit the Darajani fish market, the fish auction normally starts in the afternoon after the fisheries arrive with their boat from the Indian ocean with a variety of fish, here you will experience the ways fish sellers and buyers bargain to get the best price.

DAY 4:Slave Market Museum

There are many great historical documents about the Old Zanzibar Slave Market Museum and in order for you able to explore the whole history you will need to spend a number of hours engaging with the experienced local guides. You will get this service at the low cost of 5$ and minor tips to guides,

Day 5: Swahili Culture Show

In Zanzibar, there are many live bands taking place starting from the evening time to late at night and lasting up to the morning, moreover, there are some international shows conducted in different periods throughout the year.

Some of the shows include the Swahili food festivals usually taking place in October, Zanzibar International Film Festival, this festival combines that the cultures of Asians, Indians, and East Africans in cinemas, which takes place in February every year.

Watersport festival is a celebration of beach life it takes place every year in September it includes musicians, artists, hotel owners, and tour operators who come together and performs various sports and recreational beach activities.

Day 6: Spice Tour

Probably you have never been to the spice plantation! Yes, in your Zanzibar honeymoon itinerary, you must visit and walk around the spice, herbs, and fruits plantation you will get an opportunity to taste the spices and buy of your preference.

Some of the spices include cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger, vanilla, garlic, cardamom, and lemongrass. The tour of the spice plantation can take about 3 and a half to 6 hours.

You will learn a lot about how herbs, fruits, and spices are grown from seed collection, nursery sowing, and farm growing. You will be allowed to ask any questions, surely it will be among the memorable highlight in Zanzibar Island.

Day 7: Hamamni Royal Building

Visit the Hamamni Persian bath, this building existed about 200 years ago, and it was used by the King and Princes of Sudan, it’s a great attraction and you will learn the bathing process and the bathing culture of the royal family.

It was an exclusive bath for the royal family however currently you will not be allowed to enter inside but you can freely walk around outside and imagine what life was like back many years ago.

Is Zanzibar Safe? Yes, in addition to that in some towns there are Surveillance Systems everywhere. Your stay in Spice Island will give you unforgettable tourism, experience,

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