Zanzibar is an archipelago composed of islands in the Indian Ocean off the eastern coast of
mainland Tanzania. The largest of these is Unguja, known popularly as Zanzibar. This magical place is the stuff
of fairy-tales; pristine beaches, hidden forests with rare monkeys, enclaves favored by dolphins, and an ancient
town with narrow, stone streets, steeped in history. The north and west sides of the Island are endless beaches
with turquoise waters and coral reefs. In the southeast are continuous waves, favored by surfers and dolphin
watchers.
Visitors can experience a variety of excursions: touring a spice plantation; walking through
Jozani Forest; deep-sea fishing; or meet the impressive tortoises on Prison Island - some with are over 150
years old! Those who are seeking deep relaxation can enjoy a massage and sundowner drinks on the beach.
Zanzibar’s history is rich, with influence from the Arab world, Portuguese traders and
neighboring India. Visitors will see intricately carved doors and beds, as well as intense spices that flavor
everything from food to coffee. While Zanzibar may feel like another world, it is still very much a part of
Tanzania and a not-to-be-missed part of a complete visit to this incredible country.
Allow Altezza Travel to plan your exquisite time in Zanzibar, before or after your wildlife
adventures in the mainland National Parks.
The team led by Stanford (head guide), Agrey, Joseph, Michael, Lihiru and Honest were the reason for our amazing experience. Their professionalism and genuine dedication to making sure each of us were comfortable as well as the attentiveness to safety, all always done with a smile, are just some examples of this great team!
Special thanks to Michael, Lihiru and Honest (all of whom I interacted more due to my hiking pace) for their patience and fellowship, you guys made the hike so much more fun and enjoyable and really appreciate it! Will definitely take back lots of good and happy memories :)
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Island H
/ Jul 2024
Amazing Altezza
Wow wow wow! Altezza got a group of 7 of us up to the summit and back safely. They set up camp and portable toilets for us, the food was delicious, the crew catered to our every need. Two medical checkups every day. The campsites are very high quality - tents, sleeping bags, toilets, dining tent - all top notch. Our lead guide Joshua was perfect - very knowledgeable and a very good communicator. We enjoyed Joshua’s daily briefings and he was an excellent leader. The crew was incredible - they sang Swahili songs to lift our spirits and get us to the top. They were very attentive on the trail and lent a helping hand for large or awkward steps, and even offered their arms on the descent. They happily carried some of our packs. The camp manager, BillDad, ran the campground and was invaluable at camp, making sure we were clean and comfortable. Frankie, the food server, kept us well fed and entertained us with his singing. Daily on the trail, we would find Frankie waiting for us with a station set up for tea and snacks. All the guides were very approachable and we had good conversations. Our son loved sharing his music with Ernest (portable toilet porter), Goodluck (guide) and Regan (guide in training). Overall a fantastic experience - we could not recommend them more!
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