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Zanzibar: Stone Town & Spice Isles
Zanzibar, Tanzania
6 days · 5 nights
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Stone Town's alleys and spice markets, then white sand and turquoise water on the north-east coast.
Introduction
Travelling to East Africa
Cross-border journeys through Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and Zanzibar — Serengeti and Ngorongoro, gorilla trekking in Bwindi or Volcanoes, and island time on the Swahili coast.
Serengeti & Ngorongoro
Open plains and the crater, often combined with the Mara.
Gorilla trekking
Permit-based treks in Uganda or Rwanda.
Zanzibar
Stone Town heritage and beach resorts.
Source of the Nile
Jinja rafting and adventure activities in Uganda.
Best travel season
June–October is dry across most of the region; short rains fall in November.
Visa information
The East Africa Tourist Visa covers Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda for eligible travellers. Tanzania is applied for separately. [PLACEHOLDER — confirm at time of travel]
Travel tips
- Gorilla permits sell out months ahead — book early
- Yellow fever certificates are commonly requested at borders
- Cross-border safaris are easier with a single operator handling both sides
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