A remarkable safari extension that will give you experience and ever-lasting memories, easening up the days of safari adventure before flying back home. From the famous islands of Zanzibar to the least known yet popular and best alternatives for people who are not fans of crowds, you are warmly welcomed to visit our Isles, rich in culture, history, rare aquatic species and white sand beaches.
Simply uttering Zanzibar’s name conjures images of swaying palms and dazzling sands . The Zanzibar’s Archipelagos Largest Island is firmly on people’s radar and for good reason. Depending on where you stay on the Island, you can easily spend whole days enjoying Zanzibar beaches; swimming, sunbathing and making use of resorts pool and rental bikes. But we also recommend delving deeper to discover the islands spice-trade roots and the past lives on its extraordinary buildings, people and traditions. Stone town consists of a fascinating mix of Persian, Moorish, sub-continent, Arabic and European architecture, its winding streets too narrow for anything but bicycles or motorcycles. The buildings fronted by long concrete benches known as bazaars, and by huge and intricately carved doors. With Darajani, its largest market, located in the center of stone town and many of the city’s museum, palaces, forts and mosques (including the House of Wonders, Forodhani Gardens and what must be the worlds most beautiful pharmacy, the Old Dispensary) occupying prime spots along the beach front, Zanzibar City is absolute delight.
Mafia Island is the largest of a small archipelago of islands and isles and is
truly a paradise in the Indian Ocean. It is located on the southern of Zanzibar off the coast of Tanzania
mainland. Being 25 km from the mainland and 130 km from Dar es Salaam, it is reachable by light aircraft in
45 minutes from Zanzibar and the Selous Game Reserve. The air and sea temperatures remain warm all year round
with the rainy season between April to June. Today Mafia Island is known as a wild and beautiful Indian Ocean
tropical island that is famous for deep sea fishing and scuba diving. Aquatic life is abundant and the coral
gardens are pristine due to the protection of the Mafia Island Marine Park. The park is located between the
Rufiji River delta to the west and the open Indian Ocean to the east. The dual influences of the river and
the sea have combined to create a rich and exceptional biodiversity with unique landscapes under the sea and
on dry land. It is a unique and perfect destination as part of a safari package or simply a place to unwind
and get away from the daily, modern and busy world.
Whale sharks, the underwater gentle giants of the sea, are neither typically
whales nor sharks. They do not have proper teeth, they are social, calm and are not predators. This is what
makes whale sharks popular for marine wildlife tourism. They are the biggest recorded fish in the ocean globally.
Swimming alongside the whale sharks is amusing. An adult whale sharks can measure up to around 20 meters long,
weigh around 20 tonnes with some reaching up to 34 tonnes and have a potential to live up to 70 years. The
current population is recorded to be 206 in December 2019 compared to approximately 100 individuals in 2012.
The best season for whale shark sighting is from October to February each year. November and December is the
most reliable time for whale sharks sighting at Mafia Island. During peak season whale sharks can be easily
seen nearshore
Book for 3 Days Safari extension to mafia Island starting from USD 800 per person
From the 13th to the 16th century the small islands of Kilwa Kisiwani and Songo Mnara
were central to the Indian Ocean trade and the Coastal Swahili Culture. The two ports were the conduit for trade in
ivory, gold, timber, porcelain, pearls, jewelry and clothes.
For some time, Kilwa was a prominent port for the
Indian Ocean Slave Trade with more than 20 000 african slaves passing thorugh the port every year. The islands were
prominent in the Islamisation of East Africa. Kilwa Kisiwani, described by the Moroccan explorer Ibn Battuta who
wrote “The city of Kilwa is amongst the most beautiful of cities and elegantly built.
The Great Mosque of Kilwa Kisiwani, with its 16 domed and vaulted bays is the oldest standing mosque on the East African
coast. Kilwa Kisiwani and Songo Mnara are a UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Kilwa Masoko is local town known as
the gateway to the south and is a perfect base for exploring the, one of Tanzania’s most important archaeological
sites.
The Kilwa Ruins are the ruins of palaces and mansions belonging to Arabic gold dealers and slave traders
that ruled the east African coastline from 800 – 1500. These members of the Kilwa sultanate developed a complex
society including currency and Kilwa coins while Europe was still embroiled in the dark ages.
A stay at Kilwa will expose you to variety of water and marine activities including hippo trips, snorkelling,
fishing (both artisanal and deep-sea), diving. Fish caught within the last few hours are the mainstay of our menu,
supplemented with tender squid, king-prawns, lobster and crab all prepared by our head chef and his team.We source
all of our fish and seafood, fresh from fishermen plying their trade at the fishing village a few hundred metres
along the beach.
Kilwa is becoming a resort comparable with the beach holiday destinations of Zanzibar and Mafia.The area is also
a perfect combination to use with safaris in Tanzania.
Book for 3 Days Safari extension to Kilwa Island starting from USD 800 per person