Spend 5 nights on the tropical Mnemba Island, enjoying one of the most private locations in Africa whilst staying at the exclusive and first-rate Mnemba Island Lodge; then take a further 2 nights in the luxurious Serena Inn, the best hotel in Stone Town whilst you immerse yourself in the surrounding Swahili culture.

This trip includes flights from and back to Dar es Salaam, but no international flights. It is designed to add onto the end of one of our Tanzania safaris to create a great trip with two very separate parts: a bush safari and a beach break.

Days 1-5 East Coast Zanzibar, Zanzibar

After finishing your chosen safari, catch a domestic flight to Zanzibar Airport via Dar es Salaam. Meet your car at the airport and drive for one hour to connect with the boat that takes you across a short stretch of water to Mnemba Island. After 15 minutes you then arrive at…

Mnemba Island Lodge (full board & activities)

Amble around the uninhabited island's perimeter of soft white coral sand, or for the more active take part in a variety of water sports such as kayaking, windsurfing and diving.

Days 6-7 Stone Town, Zanzibar

In the morning, transfer to Stone Town via boat and then car, whilst soaking up the unique sights and smells of the 'Spice Island' on the way. On arrival you drive through the heart of the town, to what is generally regarded as the best hotel in Stone Town, the…

Serena Inn (bed & breakfast)

When you are not exploring the labyrinth of alleys and shops in Stone Town, relax in this excellent hotel, which has first rate facilities and a wonderful view over the Indian Ocean.

Day 8

You rise around dawn on your last day, to transfer to Zanzibar Airport for an early flight back to Dar es Salaam. There you connect swiftly to your daytime flight to London with British Airways.

Cost of this trip
From	To	Cost
1-Jan-2012	29-Feb-2012	£5,388
1-Mar-2012	31-Mar-2012	£4,247
1-Apr-2012	7-Apr-2012	£3,041
21-May-2012	31-May-2012	£3,041
1-Jun-2012	15-Jun-2012	£4,279
16-Jun-2012	31-Oct-2012	£5,388
1-Nov-2012	14-Nov-2012	£5,356
15-Nov-2012	15-Dec-2012	£4,247
Notes: The prices shown are per person sharing; call us for single person supplements. Mnemba is closed between April and May.

This itinerary includes:

All transfers in Africa.
• Drinks are included at Mnemba Island Lodge, except for Champagne and premium imported wines and spirits.
• A comprehensive pack of information covering the places that you'll be visiting.
• A complementary copy of the Bradt Travel Guide to Zanzibar, Pemba & Mafia.

This itinerary excludes:

• Any international flights. See our Tanzania safaris for trips to Tanzania that include international flights.
• The cost of arranging visas - currently (Dec 2011) holders of British passports do need a visa for Tanzania, which can be obtained through the Tanzanian High Commission in London prior to travel.
• Drinks at the Serena Inn.
• Tips and gratuities, which are optional.

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