Trip programme
We will slow down to the rhythm of “pole pole”. We will stay in new villas by the ocean, sail out to the reef, walk through Stone Town and watch the sun disappear behind a dhow.
Final packing. Suggested flight WAW → DOH 14:40–22:10, connection in Doha, DOH → ZNZ 01:40–07:30. You board in autumn, you land in summer.
We land in Zanzibar at 7:30. A 90-minute private transfer to the new Juana Villas in Makunduchi and a welcome brunch to the sound of the waves. In the evening, a breathwork session and a welcome dinner of traditional Swahili cuisine (urojo, samosa, kachumbari, pilau) with a Maasai dance show.
A Spice Tour on a spice plantation - vanilla, cloves, cinnamon, cardamom, tastings and lunch. Then historic Stone Town: the former slave market, the Old Fort, the House of Wonders, Freddie Mercury's house, and Darajani market. In the afternoon, Prison Island (Changuu) with its giant tortoises.
Beach, pool, a massage at the hotel, a good book and time no clock is counting. We recommend Africana beach (open 24/7) and paradise-like Mtende. A beach bonfire in the evening. Optionally, an excursion to Nungwi/Kendwa (diving, 70–120 USD).
A cooking workshop with a local family - we'll prepare curry pilau rice together, then share the meal. A village tour and a visit to a school - a chat with children and teachers. In the afternoon, a coconut craft workshop. In the evening, breathwork and a dinner of local flavours.
A 5–6 hour Blue Lagoon cruise: snorkelling in turquoise water, lagoons, sandbanks, fresh seafood and watching starfish in shallow water. In the evening, the legendary restaurant The Rock, perched on a rock jutting out of the ocean - a must for photos.
A trip to Maalum Cave - a crystal-clear, turquoise freshwater cave lit by light streaming through openings in the rock. On site, a forest spa (45-minute treatments). In the afternoon, a fun mini photo session on the beach by our villas.
A second day of full rest. Massage, a good book, sunbathing, swimming. A great moment for optional excursions: Kizimkazi (dolphins, 5:00 am departure) or Cheetah's Rock (150 USD, helping animals). In the afternoon, a mango surprise in the ocean and evening breathwork.
A lazy morning and lunch at the hotel. Daytime breathwork. In the evening, sunset at the legendary Kae Funk (about a 50-minute drive) - live music, drinks, African sounds. Dinner on your own, with a long evening for anyone who wants it.
Depending on the tides - a reef walk in the morning or afternoon, with stories about the ecosystem. A bracelet-making craft workshop with local artisans. In the evening, a farewell dinner at the hotel with a recap of the trip and a photo show.
A last morning in the ocean. Final packing, lunch at the hotel at 12:00. Checkout, transfer from the new Juana Villas to ZNZ airport around 13:00. Evening flight ZNZ → DOH 17:15–23:05.
A connection in Doha, flight DOH → WAW 02:40–06:40. You land in Warsaw with Makunduchi sand in your shoes and the pole pole rhythm in your heart.
Price: 2,700 USD plus about 3,950 PLN for the flight
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