11-night The Coralline Seychelles & Tanzania Expedition

Mahé, being the largest of the Seychelles islands, beckons with Creole restaurants, craft shops and art galleries. The nearby waters surrounding Mahé are perfect for swimming, body surfing and snorkeling.

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A small, triangular coral atoll 280 mi/450 km south of Mahe famed for its fly-fishing, Alphonse Island is part of the Alphonse Group, which includes Bijoutier and St. Francois islands.

Alphonse Island features an exclusive island resort of ocean-view thatched chalets and executive villas. https://www.alphonse-island.com.

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The Farquhar Group belong to the Outer Islands of the Seychelles, lying in the southwest of the island nation, more than 700 kilometres southwest the capital, Victoria, on Mahé Island. The total land area of all islands in the group is less than 11 km², but the total area of the atolls measures about 370 km².

Astove Island is an atoll that is part of the Aldabra Group of the Seychelles. It is a raised coral island enclosed by a shallow lagoon. Astove is Portuguese for As Doze Ilhas which means 'The Twelve Islands.' It was founded in 1878 however there were no residents on the island. In 1901, five workers were left on Astove and for almost a decade small farms of pumpkins, watermelons, maize, and tobacco were cultivated. Bat droppings or 'guano' were discovered and extracted. After this discovery was made in 1960, more than 72,000 tons of guano were extracted preserving at least 5,000 tons.

The island is usually visited by scientists, fishermen, and diving enthusiasts but visitors are more than welcome to explore the lagoon, snorkel the coral reefs, and hike through the trails of the coconut palms that unveils an amazing view of paradise.

Located north of Madagascar, Aldabra has been described as "one of the wonder of the world"; because it is one of the world's largest atolls. An atoll is a ring shaped reef, and Aldabra is lined by raised reef limestone approximately 2km wide and 8m above sea level. Located in the middle of the island is a scenic shallow lagoon filled with wild sea life.

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Located north of Madagascar, Aldabra has been described as "one of the wonder of the world"; because it is one of the world's largest atolls. An atoll is a ring shaped reef, and Aldabra is lined by raised reef limestone approximately 2km wide and 8m above sea level. Located in the middle of the island is a scenic shallow lagoon filled with wild sea life.

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Located in the far north of the country, 1,020 mi/1,650 km northeast of Maputo, this pretty town is situated at the tip of a peninsula enclosing an enormous natural harbor. Pemba was mostly untouched by the civil war and is well worth a visit for its faded Old Town, craft markets, outlying beaches and good diving offshore. It is the gateway to the northern beach resorts and the Quirimba Archipelago.

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For many centuries, traders from Europe, India, the Orient and Arabia were lured to these shores. It was from here explorer David Livingstone set off on his last expedition into the heart of the continent. Today, as you walk along the winding streets of the old Stone Town, lined with whitewashed coral rag houses, you can see reminders of this rich history all around you. Visit the Palace museum, former residence of the Omani Sultans, and the cathedral that now stands on the site of the notorious slave market.

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Excursions

Zanzibar, full day city/spice tour - 8 hours — Optional Private Excursions
Spend the day in Stone Town - a city renowned for its culture, architecture, cuisine and so much more.

Highlights:

• The tour covers the main sights of the town: the city market, the Anglican Church built in 1874, House of Wonders, Sultan's Palace Museum, Ithnasheri Dispensary, a spice plantation and the Persian baths at Kidichi
• A great introduction to the history of Zanzibar and its culture

Tour Duration: 8 hours

Tour operates: whole day

Wheelchair accessible: No

Physical Activity level: Moderate

Included: Transportation to/from Port, guided tour, entrance fees, meals

Not Included: gratuities

Zanzibar: half day spice tour - 4 hours — Optional Private Excursions

Enjoy a half day tour of a spice plantations in Zanzibar - The great variety of spices and plants grown is used in food flavouring and preparation, cosmetics, dyes and traditional medicines.

Highlights:

• The highlights include a visit to the Maruhubi Ruins, a spice plantation and thereafter a visit to the Persian baths at Kidichi, built by the first Sultan for his Persian wife

• A fun way to learn about spices such as nutmeg, clove, vanilla, cinnamon and their uses in medicine, cosmetics and cooking.

Tour Duration: 4 hours

Tour operates: half day

Wheelchair accessible: No

Physical Activity level: Moderate

Included: Transportation to/from Port, guided tour, entrance fees, meals

Not Included: gratuities

Zanzibar: Stone Town Tour - 4 hours — Optional Private Excursions
Enjoy a half day tour of  Stone Town, the historical, cultural and architectural capital of Zanzibar Island.

Highlights:

• The tour covers the main sights of Stone Town: the city market, the Anglican Church and the slave chambers, House of Wonders, the Sultan Palace Museum and the Ithnasheri Dispensary.
• Offers an introduction to Zanzibar's captivating history, unique heritage and distinctive architecture that includes narrow streets, colonial monuments and ornately carved and studded doors.

Tour duration: 4 hours

Tour can operate: Morning or Afternoon

Wheelchair Accessible: No

Physical Activity Level: Moderate

Included: Transportation to/from Port, guided tour, entrance fees

Not included: Meals

Zanzibar: Jozani Forest - 3.5 hours — Optional Private Excursions
Explore Zanzibar's Jozani Forest Reserve the only National Park in Zanzibar, with this half day tour.

Highlights:

• The rare Red Colobus Monkey, endemic to Zanzibar
• A wildlife encounter by the beach

Tour Duration: 3.5 hours

Tour can operate: Morning or Afternoon

Wheelchair Accessible: No

Physical Activity: Moderate

Included: Transportation to/from Port, guided tour. entrance fees

Not Included: Meals

Zanzibar: Full Day Nungwi and Beach - 7 hours — Optional Private Excursions
Spend the day catching the sun's rays by the beach in Nungwi.

Highlights:
The main sights of the tour the Mkokotoni Fish Market - the first actual town of Zanzibar, an afternoon at Nungwi beach and a visit to the dhow builders of Zanzibar. 

Tour duration: 7 hours

Wheelchair Accessible: No

Physical Activity Level: Moderate

Included: Transportation to/from port and meals

Not included: gratuities

Zanzibar: Sultan Panorama - 4 hours — Optional Private Excursions
Learn about the Sultans who ruled Zanzibar from the 1800s to the 1960s with this half day tour of Zanzibar.

Highlights:

• The tour covers the main sights of the Sultan Era including: City Market (formerly Sultana market), Anglican Church and Slave Chambers, the Sultan's Palace Museum where the last sultan ruled from before the revolution in 1964 and  Kizimbani village
• A great insight into the history of the sultans and Zanzibar

Tour duration: 4 hours

Tours can operate: Morning or Afternoon

Wheelchair Accessible: No

Physical Activity Level: Moderate

Included: Transportation to/from Port, guided tour and entrance fees

Not included: Meals

 

Zanzibar: Snorkelling with Safari Blue - 6.5 hours — Optional Private Excursions
Swim, snorkel or just simply relax as you sip a fresh coconut drink at the Pange sandbank.

Highlights:

• A guided snorkelling session
• Ride in a traditional wooden dhow to Pange sandbank

Tour duration: 6.5 hours

Tour operates: In the morning

Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Physical Activity Level: Low

Included: Transportation to/from Port, guided snorkelling session, meals

Not included: Gratuities