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At
Zanzibar Serena Inn the main features Serena
Active are:
The Spice
Tour
A fascinating and informative tour of the fabled
Spice Gardens of Zanzibar, which still supply
75% of the world’s spices, the tour also
includes a visit to the Persian baths and the
Sultan’s palace and finishes with a beach
barbecue and a visit to the dark caverns of
the Mangapwani Slave Caves.
Take a trip to the Jozani Forest
Nature Reserve, the last red colobus monkey
sanctuary in the world.
Visit the neighbouring island
of Pemba and enjoy world-class diving and fishing
and snorkelling in the famous Pemba Channel.
Take in a day’s diving
around the magnificent coral reefs and wrecks
of the Zanzibar coast.
Spend a day on the white sand
beaches of Grave Island, Prison Island, Snake
Island and the sandbanks of the Zanzibar channel.
Enjoy a cultural tour of Stone
Town - visiting the Sultan’s Palace, the
House of Wonders, The Old Dispensary Cultural
Centre, the Old Slave Market, the Old Dhow harbour,
the bazaars, the winding lanes and more.
Spend a day at exotic Mangapwani
Serena Beach Club and enjoy sun, sand, sea,
sumptuous seafood and the exploration of the
Mangapwani Slave Caves. Take a dhow cruise or
a dolphin cruise.
Sample some of our sultanesque
beauty and massage treatments and indulge in
some traditional henna body painting.
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Sandback Picnic and Sunset Cruise |
STO Rates for Tour Operators and Agents
(1st December 2007 to 1st July 2008) |
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| Sandbank Picnic |
US$ 70 per person |
| Sunset Cruise |
US$ 35 per person |
| Children under 12 years: -50% |
All bookings should be made at least one day in advance. For our scheduled cruises we take no more than 16 passengers excluding staff. All boats have life jackets and a first aid kit onboard and are insured and covered for public liability.
Sandbank Picnic:
This day cruise includes seafood lunch on a sandbank and a trip to Prison Island. Soda, water, wine and beer is also included. Any other drinks can be pre-ordered and will be charged to the client.
Sunset Cruise: Face towels are provided for each passenger on arrival at the dhow. Canapés are served by the butler onboard during the cruise. Water, soda, wine and beer will be provided. Any other drinks can be pre-ordered and will be charged to the client.
Important: The meeting point for all excursions is the reception at the Zanzibar Serena Inn. Please ensure that all passengers report for their excursion on time. Please advise all clients to bring swim suits, towels, sunscreen, water resistant shoes and comfortable clothing suitable for climbing in and out of the dhow.
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellation up to 7 days in advance: No Charge
Cancellation of 3-6 days in advance: 50% Charge
Cancellation within 2 days or no show: Full Charge
Butler service is provided onboard only for groups over 4 passengers.
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O T H E R A C T I V
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Lavish
seafood suppers on our panoramic Roof Top
Terrace |
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Extensive
buffet selections or internationally themed
dinners in our Baharia Restaurant |
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Home-made
cocktails and traditional fruit punches
in our Masahani Bar |
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Atmospheric
‘Sundowners’, on our exotic
poolside terrace with uninterrupted views
across the azure waters of the bay |
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Traditional
displays of Swahili dance, music and cultural
performance |
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Nightly
performances of Taarab Music – a combination
of African, Arabic and Indian influences
that was first played in the 1820’s
at the Sultan’s palace, Taarab is
usually performed by a singer and accompanied
by an orchestra comprising the Kanun, (similar
to a zither) accordion, the nay (flute)
and drums |
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Seafood
grills, beach cocktails and historic ‘Slave
Cave’ tours at the exclusive Mangapwani
Serena Beach Club and Restaurant |
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Nightly
wildlife and cultural talks, videos and
film shows |
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